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Accessibility Statement

 

Website Accessibility Statement

This website is run by Hey with Zion Primary School, part of Epworth Education Trust, and this statement applies to www.heywithzion.org.uk.

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. That 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.

  • Links: We aim to include frame titles, captions, and transcriptions for video content where needed. If you find a video without these, please let us know.

  • Third-party content: Some third-party materials or linked resources may not fully meet accessibility standards. Please contact us if you have difficulties accessing any external content

Non-compliant content

We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:

  • Most older PDF documents are not fully accessible to screen reader software.
  • Embedded Google Maps are not accessible within the site.
  • Some images may not have a text alternative. We will rectify this if notified. This fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criteria.
  • Some videos may not have frame titles, captions, or transcriptions. We will rectify this if notified. This fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criteria.
  • Some links may not be sufficiently descriptive. We will rectify this if notified. This fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criteria.
  • Some tables may not have defined headings. We will rectify this if notified. This fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criteria.
  • Some text may not meet the required colour contrast ratio. We will rectify this if notified. This fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criteria.

Ongoing efforts

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

  • Working with our website provider, Juniper Education, to maintain and improve screen reader compatibility.
  • Carrying out annual self-assessments against WCAG 2.2 AA criteria.
  • Acting on user feedback to address accessibility issues as they are identified.
  • Keeping up to date with accessibility standards and best practice.

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 are not satisfied with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS):

equalityadvisoryservice.com

Technical information about this website's accessibility

Westleigh Methodist Primary 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

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 AA standard, due to the school exemption and non-compliances listed above.

Primary and secondary schools and nurseries are partially exempt from the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018, except for content people need in order to use their services — for example, a form that lets you outline school meal preferences.

Need assistance?

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

Email: info@hwz.epworthtrust.org.uk

Phone: 0161 840 0067

Mailing address: Rowland Way, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3LQ

When reporting an issue, please include the webpage or feature you experienced difficulties with, and your contact details if you would like a response.

Our commitment to improvement

Hey with Zion Primary School values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing an accessible online experience for all members of our community. Your feedback helps us achieve this.