Policies

As a school we regularly review our policies.  Below are links to the latest versions of our key policies.  If you have any questions about our policies, please contact the school at  admin@johnball.lewisham.sch.uk

You can obtain a hard copy free of charge for any policy by contacting the school office.

Accessibility policy

Accessibility Policy

 Anti-bullying Policy

John Ball School is committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all of our school community so that learning can take place in a relaxed and secure atmosphere. Bullying of any kind is unacceptable in our school. Our Anti Bullying Policy sets out our approach to bullying.

Anti-Bullying Policy

 Attendance Policy

Thank you for your support in making sure that your child has good attendance. High attendance at school builds up habits of reliability and consistency, as well as giving children the best chance to learn and achieve. Our Attendance Policy sets out our approach to attendance and punctuality. 

Attendance Policy

Assessment for Learning Policy

At John Ball we aim for every child to be engaged and excited by learning, to become an effective learner and to begin to understand how they can best learn, to achieve and thrive. Our Assessment for Learning Policy sets out clear expectations, provides a standard approach, a minimum entitlement for every child and can be easily monitored ensuring equal opportunity for all our children.

Assessment for Learning Policy

 Behaviour for Learning Policy

John Ball’s Behaviour Policy promotes a high standard of behaviour in an atmosphere where excellent learning can take place and where all members of the school community are valued. 

Behaviour for Learning Policy

 Charging and Remissions Policy

Please find below details on our charging remission policy: with information on what is provided free of charge, as well as  activities and services that may require payment.
Charging and Remissions Policy

 Complaints Policy

 Please find our complaints policy: if you have a concern that hasn’t been resolved and that you would like to take further.

Complaints Policy

 Data Protection Policy

 Please find our Data Protection policy: to find out more about how we keep and protect data. 

Data Protection Policy

 E-Safety Policy

 Please find our E-Safety Policy: detailing how we keep children safe inside school and support parents and carers at home.  

ESafety Policy

 Equality Statement

John Ball is committed to being a racially just school and has signed up to the Lewisham Equality Pledge. All schools must publish information about the key demographics of the school and indicate how any inequality detected from equality impact assessment is being tackled. This document gives these figures and our key equality objectives for the coming 3 years. 

Equalities Statement and Policy

 First Aid Policy

 Please find our First Aid Policy below. 

First Aid (including asthma) policy

Freedom of Information Policy

Please find our Freedom of Information Policy below.

Freedom of Information policy

SEND Policy

At John Ball our key mission is “Together, we all learn, to achieve and thrive in every way” . We believe passionately in the inclusion of all our children and the importance of meeting their needs, including providing appropriate challenge. At John Ball we support children to overcome any barriers to their learning and wider school experience.  Details of our approach are set out in our SEND Policy.

SEND Policy 

Safeguarding Policy

At John Ball we are fully committed to our statutory duty to safeguard all pupils. Safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of every child is everyone’s responsibility and we proactively seek to support our pupils and their families.  Our Safeguarding Policy sets out our approach, responsibilities and how to raise a concern. 

Click here to visit the Safeguarding section of our website.

Safeguarding Policy

Teaching and Learning Policy

At John Ball we aim for every child to be engaged and excited by learning, to become an effective learner and to begin to understand how they learn best. Our learning and teaching policy is at the heart of all we do. To find out more please see the policy. 
Teaching and Learning Policy

 Lettings Policy

Please find our lettings policy below. To find out more about our lettings offering please contact: admin@johnball.lewisham.sch.uk Lettings Policy

Lettings Policy

Separated Parents Policy

Please find below our separated parents policy, detailing the school’s approach.
Separated Parents Policy

Relationship and Sex Education Policy

Please find our Relationships and Sex Education Policy.

Relationships and Sex Education Policy