Downshall Primary School

Our Commitment to Accessibility

This accessibility statement applies to www.downshallprimary.co.uk

At Downshall Primary School, we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors and applying the relevant accessibility standards. 

How accessible this website is:

This website is designed to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 level AA. We have taken the following measures to ensure accessibility:

• Semantic HTML: We use clear and consistent HTML mark-up to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand.
• Alternative Text: All non-decorative images have descriptive alternative text, allowing screen reader users to understand their purpose.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be fully navigated using a keyboard, ensuring accessibility for users who cannot use a mouse.
• Colour Contrast: We have ensured sufficient colour contrast between text and background elements to meet WCAG AA requirements.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize text without losing content or functionality.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website features a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find what they need.
• Forms and Labels: Any forms we may use on our website are properly labelled and structured for accessibility.
• Focus Indicators: Clear visual focus indicators are provided for keyboard navigation.
• Video and Audio Content: Where applicable, we use external streaming services for our videos that have the option to turn on captions.
• No Flashing Content: We have avoided content that flashes more than three times per second.
• Consistent Structure: We have maintained a consistent structure across the website.
• Testing: We regularly test our website using automated tools and manual testing with assistive technologies.

Accessibility Features Implemented

• Skip navigation links
• ARIA landmarks and roles
• Logical tab order
• Descriptive link text
• Error identification and instructions for forms.

Compliance status

The website has been tested against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard.

Some parts of this website may not be fully accessible due to features that use 3^rd party tools/plugins where accessibility cannot be guaranteed. The use of tools and plugins are kept to a minimum and are mostly for decorative purposes.

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following technologies:

• Most common web browsers and devices
• Screen readers
• Operating system accessibility features (e.g., zoom, high contrast)

Downshall 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.

We regularly review our website and make necessary updates to ensure it remains accessible.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact us at: 

• Email: admin.downshall@redridge.gov.uk
• Phone: 020 85902157

We will consider your request and make every effort to respond to your feedback.

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 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS)