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Accessibility Statement

Website Accessibility Statement

This website is operated by St John's CE First School. We are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to as many people as possible. This statement applies to www.stjohnsbishopswood.org and was last reviewed on 31/01/2025.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We aim to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability or disability, can:

  • 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 JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver).

We also strive to make our website text as simple as possible to understand. AbilityNet provides guidance on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

Accessibility Features

  • Responsive Design: Works on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
  • Keyboard Navigation: Fully functional without a mouse.
  • Text Readability: Clear fonts, high contrast, and adjustable text sizes.
  • Alternative Text: Images include descriptive alt text.
  • Captioning & Transcripts: Videos have captions and transcripts where applicable.
  • Form Accessibility: Forms include validation and auto-completion.

Non-Compliance with Accessibility Regulations

School Exemption

This website is partially compliant with WCAG 2.2 AA due to school exemptions:

  • Some older PDFs and historical documents may not be accessible.
  • Embedded third-party content (e.g., Google Maps) may not be accessible.
  • Forms with custom styling may not meet all accessibility criteria.

Non-Compliant Content

Areas requiring improvement:

  • Older PDFs: Some documents are not fully accessible to screen readers.
  • Google Maps: Embedded maps may not work well with assistive technology.
  • Forms: Some custom-styled forms may present accessibility challenges.
  • Images: Missing alt text in some cases.
  • Videos: Some lack captions and transcripts.
  • Links: Not all links are descriptive.
  • Tables: Some lack proper headings for screen reader users.
  • Brand Colours: We aim for high contrast, but improvements may be needed.

Ongoing Efforts to Improve Accessibility

  • Conducting annual audits and user testing.
  • Regularly reviewing and updating content.
  • Incorporating user feedback to improve accessibility.
  • Staying updated with evolving accessibility standards.

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 have 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 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you're not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical Information About This Website's Accessibility

Penk Valley Academy Trust 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 exempt with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard due to the exemptions and non-compliances listed above.

Need Assistance?

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

When reporting an issue, please include:

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

Commitment to Improvement

Penk Valley Academy Trust values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing an accessible online experience for all members of our community. Your feedback is essential in helping us achieve this goal.

  • Conducting annual audits and user testing.
  • Regularly reviewing and updating content.
  • Incorporating user feedback to improve accessibility.
  • Staying updated with evolving accessibility standards.

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