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Accessibility Statement

This website is run by Wallisdean Federation, and this statement applies to the Wallisdean Federation website. We are committed to ensuring that as many people as possible can use our website. For example, you should be able to:

  • Adjust colours, contrast levels, and fonts using the UserWay accessibility widget or your browser/device settings.

  • Zoom in up to 400% without 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 recent versions of JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver).

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We’ve made the website text as simple as possible to understand. AbilityNet provides advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

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Accessibility Features

  • UserWay Accessibility Widget: Our website integrates the UserWay accessibility widget, which offers features such as text size adjustment, colour contrast options, screen reader compatibility, and keyboard navigation enhancements to meet individual accessibility needs.

  • Responsive Design: The website is designed to function across various devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones.

  • Text Readability: We use clear fonts, adequate colour contrast, and adjustable text sizes through the UserWay widget to improve readability.

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Non-compliance with the Accessibility Regulations

School Exemption

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

  • Primary and secondary schools are exempt from meeting all accessibility requirements, except for content essential to using services, such as forms for submitting preferences (e.g., school meal choices).

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Non-compliant Content

We acknowledge that some parts of our website are not fully accessible:

  • Older PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen reader software.

  • Embedded third-party content, such as Google Maps, may not be fully accessible.

  • Forms with custom styling may not be fully accessible to assistive technologies.

  • Images: We strive to include alternative text for images where necessary. If any images lack alternative text, preventing access for screen reader users, we will address this upon notification. This fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criterion.

  • Video: We aim to provide frame titles, captions, and transcriptions for videos where needed. If any videos lack these, limiting access for assistive technology users, we will rectify this upon notification. This fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criterion.

  • Links: We work to ensure links are descriptive. If any links are not descriptive, affecting screen reader users, we will correct this upon notification. This fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criterion.

  • Tables: We aim to ensure tables have appropriate headings. If any tables lack defined headings, impacting screen reader or keyboard navigation users, we will fix this upon notification. This fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criterion.

  • Brand Colours: We strive to ensure our brand colours meet contrast ratio requirements for text sizes. If any text does not meet these standards, affecting users with visual impairments, we will address this upon notification. This fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criterion.

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Ongoing Efforts

We are continuously working to improve our website’s accessibility by:

  • Enhancing Screen Reader Compatibility: While the UserWay widget supports screen readers, we are collaborating with our website provider to address any compatibility issues.

  • Incorporating User Feedback: We welcome feedback from users to improve accessibility.

  • Staying Updated: We aim to keep up with evolving accessibility standards and best practices.

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Third-Party Content

While we strive to make all content accessible, some third-party materials or linked resources may not fully meet accessibility standards. Please contact us if you encounter issues with external content.

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Enforcement Procedure

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) enforces the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. If you are dissatisfied with our response to your accessibility concerns, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

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Technical Information About This Website’s Accessibility

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

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Compliance Status

The website is partially compliant with WCAG 2.2 AA standards due to the exemptions and non-compliances listed above.

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Need Assistance?

If you encounter 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).

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Commitment to Improvement

Wallisdean Federation values diversity and inclusion and is dedicated to providing an accessible online experience for all community members. Your feedback is vital in helping us achieve this goal.

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This statement was first prepared on 15th May 2025. It was prepared by Wallisdean Federation, and we will conduct self-assessments of the website’s compliance regularly (with major updates and at least annually).

This statement was last updated on 15th May 2025.

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