New Forest School

New Forest School is an independent specialist provider of education on the edge of the New Forest, Hampshire for children aged from 7-18 who have a range of severe or complex needs arising from life trauma, Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC), attachment disorder or a phobia of education. We are part of New Forest Care, a specialist care provider for young people and adults.

The school is registered with the DfE to provide up to 130 places for boys and girls from a wide range of neighbouring local authorities. New Forest School evidences and supports a statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. We believe that all children have the right to be safe.

We recognise that we have a duty to ensure effective arrangements are in place for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children by creating a positive and transparent school atmosphere. We do this by monitoring our practice and providing comprehensive up to date training for staff. We also provide well-informed pastoral support for pupils and their families.

We are committed to establishing and maintaining effective procedures for safer recruitment and inter-agency working relationships.