This website was designed by Juniper Websites and is run by Manuden Primary School, and this statement applies to www.manudenprimary.co.uk (28.01.2025). We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, 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.
• Alternative Text: Images and graphics include descriptive alternative text to assist users with visual impairments.
• Parents' Evening: Our parents' evening platform is fully keyboard-navigable, screen reader-compatible, and designed to meet visual accessibility standards, ensuring compliance with colour contrast and text readability guidelines.

Non-Compliance with the Accessibility Regulations

School Exemption

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard due to ‘the exemptions’ listed below:

• Primary and secondary schools or nurseries – except for the content people need in order to use their services, such as a form that lets you outline school meal preferences.

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.
• Any forms with bespoke styling on the site may not be accessible.
• Images: We strive to ensure that all images include alternative text. If any images lack text alternatives, please notify us so we can rectify this.
• Video: We aim to provide captions and transcriptions for videos. If any video lacks these features, please notify us so we can address the issue.
• Links: We aim to ensure all links are descriptive. If any links are not accessible, please notify us so we can correct them.
• Tables: We aim to ensure tables have appropriate headings. If any tables are not accessible, please notify us so we can rectify this.
• Brand Colours: We strive to ensure our brand colours meet accessibility contrast standards. If any text does not meet the contrast ratio, please notify us so we can address this.

Ongoing Efforts

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

• Screen Reader Compatibility: While our website includes functionality that works with screen readers, we continue to improve this with our website provider.
• User Feedback: We welcome feedback to enhance accessibility.
• Keeping Up-to-Date: We endeavour to keep up with 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. Please 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. 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

Manuden 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

The website is partially exempt from 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:

• Email: office@manudenprimary.co.uk
• Phone: 01279 813370
• Mailing Address: Manuden Primary School, The Street, Manuden, Essex, CM23 1DE

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

Manuden Primary School 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.

This statement was first prepared on 28.01.2025.

This statement was last updated on 28.01.2025.