Website Accessibility Statement for Abbeywood First School

This website is run by Abbeywood First School, and this statement applies to https://www.abbeywoodschool.org.uk/.

We are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to as many people as possible. This means you should be able to:

• Change colours, contrast levels, and fonts using browser or device settings.
• Zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen.
• Navigate most of the website using a keyboard or speech recognition software.
• Listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver).

We've also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

Accessibility Features

• Responsive Design: Our website is designed to work on various devices and screen sizes, including desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones.
• Keyboard Navigation: The website is navigable via keyboard to accommodate users who cannot use a mouse.
• Text Readability: We use clear and legible fonts, sufficient colour contrast, and adjustable text size to enhance readability.
• Alternative Text: Images and graphics include descriptive alternative text to assist users with visual impairments.
• Captioning and Transcripts: Multimedia content, such as videos, includes captions or transcripts where applicable.
• Form Auto-complete: Forms are designed with validation and auto-completion features for ease of use.

Non-compliance with Accessibility Regulations

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard due to the exemptions outlined below.

School Exemption

Primary and secondary schools or nurseries are partially exempt from some requirements, except for content needed to access essential services, such as forms for school meal preferences.

Non-compliant Content

We are aware that some parts of this website are not fully accessible:

• Older PDF Documents: Many older PDF documents are not fully accessible to screen reader software.
• Embedded Google Maps: These are not accessible within the site.
• Bespoke Styled Forms: Some forms with bespoke styling may not be fully accessible.

We are committed to addressing these issues as soon as possible.

• Images: We ensure that, where necessary, we include alternative text for images. If any images lack a text alternative, making them inaccessible to screen readers, we will rectify this if notified.
• Video: We make every effort to ensure that videos have appropriate frame titles, captions, and transcriptions. If any videos lack these features, we will resolve the issue when notified.
• Links: We ensure links are descriptive and accessible. If any links are not descriptive, we will address this when notified.
• Tables: We ensure tables include the appropriate headings for accessibility. Any tables lacking defined headings will be corrected upon notification.
• Brand Colours: We strive to meet the required contrast ratio for brand colours and text. Any text that fails to meet contrast requirements will be addressed when notified.

Ongoing Efforts

We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website by:

• Screen Reader Compatibility: We have built our website to be compatible with screen readers but are working to further enhance this with our website provider.
• Regular Audits and User Testing: We commit to conducting annual accessibility audits and user testing to identify and address any issues.
• User Feedback: We actively encourage user feedback to improve accessibility and resolve any difficulties faced.
• Keeping Up-to-date: We will continue to stay informed about evolving accessibility standards and best practices.

Third-Party Content

While we aim to ensure all content on our website is accessible, some third-party materials or linked resources may not fully meet accessibility standards. We encourage you to contact us if you experience difficulties accessing external content.

Enforcement Procedure

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. If you're not happy with how we respond to your complaint, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical Information About this Website's Accessibility

Abbeywood First School is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Compliance Status: The website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard due to the exemptions and non-compliances outlined above.

Need Assistance?

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improving your experience, please contact us:

• Message: https://www.abbeywoodschool.org.uk/contact-us
• Phone: 01527 962794
• Mailing Address: Abbeywood First School, Wood Piece Lane, Church Hill, Redditch, B98 9LR

When reporting an issue, please include:

• The webpage or feature you experienced difficulties with.
• Your contact information (optional, if you would like a response).