---
title: "School Policies"
url: "https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/policies"
school: "Durham Johnston School"
---

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# School Policies

**School Policies**

Durham Johnston is a large secondary comprehensive school for pupils aged 11-18. We are committed to providing members of the school community and the wider public with access to our statutory school policies.

**Paper copies of any of the polices below can be supplied free of charge on request.**

### School Policies

 16-19 Bursary  183 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Policies/Policy_for_16-19_bursary.pdf)

 Access Arrangements  481 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Policies/Rebrand/Access_Arrangements_Policy_June_26.pdf)

 Accessibility  158 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/DJ_Accessibility_Plan_2023-2026.pdf)

 Admission Arrangements (Years 7 - 11)  242 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/School_Admission_Arrangements.pdf)

 Attendance and Punctuality Policy  186 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Policies/DJCS_Attendance_and_Punctuality_Policy_V2.1.pdf)

 Behaviour Policy (includes Statement of Behaviour Principles &amp; Exclusions)  639 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Policies/Rebrand/Behaviour_Policy_July_26.pdf)

 Careers Education Information &amp; Guidance (CEIAG)  406 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Policies/CEIAG_Policy_October_2024.pdf)

 Charging and Remissions  131 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Policies/Charging_and_Remissions_4.1.pdf)

 Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy  528 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Policies/DJCS_Child_Protection_and_Safeguarding_Policy_-_updated_Autumn_2024.pdf)

 Complaints Procedures  256 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Policies/Complaints_policy_24_to_26.pdf)

 Confidential Reporting Code (DCC)  198 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Confidential_Reporting_Code_v7.7.pdf)

 Equalities Policy  147 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Equality_Policy_September_2024.pdf)

 NEA Return of Marks Policy 2025  94 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Policies/NEA_return_of_marks_policy_.pdf)

 Online Safety Policy V1 May 2024  172 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/DJCS_Online_Safety_Policy_V1_2024.pdf)

 Parental Code of Conduct  4.05 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Policies/DJCS_Parent_Code_of_Conduct_Policy_V1.2_Feb_26.pdf)

 Provider Access Policy  116 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Policies/DJCS_Provider_Access_Policy_Statement_V4_Dec_2025.pdf)

 RSE and Health Education  607 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/RSE_and_Health_Education_Policy_October_v5_Ratified.pdf)

 SEND  324 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Policies/SEND_Policy_2025-2026.pdf)

 SEND Information Report  230 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/SEND/DJ_SEND_INFORMATION_REPORT_25-26.pdf)

 Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy  252 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Student_mental_health_and_wellbeing_policy.pdf)

 Uniform Policy and Uniform Guidance  612 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Policies/Rebrand/Uniform_Policy_and_Guidance_July_2026.pdf)

 Use of Word Processors in Examinations  218 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Policies/Policy_for_the_Use_of_Word_Processors_in_Examinations_2025.pdf)

**GDPR and Data Protection**

### Data Protection

 DJCS GDPR Data Protection Policy  887 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/GDPR_DATA_PROTECTION_POLICY_July_2023_-_VERSION_4.0.pdf)

 DJCS Privacy Notice for Staff V4  160 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/DJCS_Privacy_Notice_for_Staff_-_V4_May_24.pdf)

 DJCS Privacy Notice for Pupils and Parents / Carers V4  175 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/DJCS_Privacy_Notice_-_PUPILS_PARENTS_CARERS_-_Version_4_Jan_24.pdf)

 DJCS Privacy Notice for Pupils under 16 V5  301 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/DJCS_Privacy_Notice_for_Pupils_under_16_-_V5_March_24.pdf)

 DJCS Privacy Notice for Governors and Volunteers V2  168 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/DJCS_Privacy_Notice_-_GOVERNORS_VOLUNTEERS_-_Version_2_OCTOBER_2023.pdf)

 DJCS Privacy Notice for Visitors and Contractors V3  151 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/DJCS_Privacy_Notice_for_Visitors_and_Contractors_V3_May_24.pdf)

 DJCS Privacy Notice for Job Applicants V2  147 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/DJCS_Privacy_Notice_for_Job_Applicants_-_V2_May_24.pdf)

**Remote Education**

The document below sets out information for parents and carers in relation to remote learning.

### Remote Education Provision: Information for Parents

 Remote Education Provision Statement  330 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/files/documents/Remote_education_provision_statement.pdf)

#### About Us

- [Headteacher's Welcome](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/welcome)
- [Ethos and Values](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/ethos-values)
- [The History of Durham Johnston](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/history)
- [Governors Structure and Membership](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/governors)
- [Admissions](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/admissions)
- [School Policies](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/policies)
- [SEND](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/SEND)
- [Pupil Premium statement](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/pupil-premium)
- [School Performance and Ofsted](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/performance)
- [Financial Information](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/finance)
- [Information for Parents](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/information)

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### Contact Us

 **Durham Johnston School**
Crossgate Moor
Durham
DH1 4SU

 (0191) 384 3887
 <school@durhamjohnston.org.uk>

### Useful Links

- [Policies](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/policies)
- [Information for Parents](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/information)
- [Latest News](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/news)

- [Governors](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/governors)
- [Data Protection &amp; Privacy](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/data-protection)

### Social Media

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