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Accessibility Statement

King Edward VI High School is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and, in doing so, adhere to many of the available standards and guidelines.

 

Our Commitment

 

We strive to ensure our website is accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at AA level. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and user-friendly for everyone.

 

How We Are Working Towards Accessibility

 

We are continually improving the user experience for everyone by applying relevant accessibility standards. Our efforts include:

  • Design and Structure: Using clear and consistent navigation, logical heading structures, and appropriate colour contrast.

  • Content: Providing clear, concise, and easy-to-understand language.

  • Images: Including alternative text (alt-text) for all meaningful images to describe them for users who cannot see them.

  • Forms: Ensuring forms are clearly labelled and easy to navigate for all users.

  • Keyboard Navigation: Making sure all interactive elements are reachable and operable using a keyboard.

  • Responsiveness: Designing the website to be compatible with various devices and screen sizes.

 

Areas for Improvement

 

While we strive for accessibility, we acknowledge that some parts of our website may not yet be fully accessible. We are continuously reviewing and updating our content and features to improve accessibility. If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website, please let us know.

 

Feedback and Contact Information

 

We are always looking for ways to improve the accessibility of our website. If you have any feedback, suggestions, or encounter any difficulties accessing information on our site, please contact us:

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We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 working days and work to address any issues promptly.

 

Concerns or Complaints

 

If you are not happy with how we respond to your accessibility complaint, you have the right to contact the relevant enforcement body.

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