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Accessibility Statement

This website is run by The Crossley Heath School and this statement applies to all websites under the crossleyheath.org.uk domain. The Crossley Heath School is committed to making our website accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of ability or disability. We aim to comply with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 and the Equality Act 2010 by ensuring our website is perceivable, operable, understandable and robust.

We want as many people as possible to be able to use our websites. For example, users should be able to:

  • change colours, contrast levels and fonts using browser or device settings
  • zoom in up to 200% 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)

Our website has been designed to:

  • 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.

However, we recognise that some parts of this website may not be fully accessible, such as:

  • Images: We endeavour to ensure that, where needed, we include alternative text for any images. If any images do not have a text alternative, so people using a screen reader cannot access the information, we will rectify this if notified. This fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criterion.
  • Video: We endeavour to ensure that, where needed, we include frame titles, captioning and transcriptions for any videos. If any videos do not have a frame title, captions or transcriptions, so people using assistive technology cannot access the information, we will rectify this if notified. This fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criterion.
  • Links: We endeavour to ensure that, where needed, we include appropriate use of links and ensure that links are descriptive. If any links are not descriptive, so people using a screen reader cannot access the information, we will rectify this if notified. This fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criterion.
  • Tables: We endeavour to ensure that, where needed, tables to ensure they have the appropriate headings set. If any tables do not have defined headings, so people using a screen reader or keyboard navigation cannot access the information, we will rectify this if notified. This fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criterion.
  • Brand colours: We endeavour to ensure that, our brand colours meeting the contrast ratio for the corresponding text size. If any text does not meet the contrast ration, so people with visual impairments cannot access the information, we will rectify this if notified. This fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criterion.

We are actively working to improve accessibility by:

  • Conducting regular accessibility audits and user testing.
  • Updating content to ensure it is clear and easy to understand.
  • Ensuring all new documents and web pages are created with accessibility in mind.
  • Providing accessibility training for staff responsible for website content.
  • Working with our website provider to address known issues.

Alternative Formats

If you need information on this website in an alternative format, such as large print, easy read, audio recording, or braille, please contact us:

  • Email: admin@crossleyheath.org.uk
  • Phone: 01422 360272
  • Postal Address: The Crossley Heath School, Skircoat Moor Rd, Halifax HX3 0HG

We will consider your request and aim to respond within 10 business days.

Reporting Accessibility Issues

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us using the details above.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) for further advice.

Commitment to Improvement

The Crossley Heath 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 29/01/2025 and this statement was last updated on 29/01/2025