Our website has been developed in line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, with an aim for AAA standard wherever possible. We also ensure compliance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

WCAG principles ensure content is:

• Perceivable – presented in ways all users can access
• Operable – navigable and usable for everyone
• Understandable – clear and predictable
• Robust – compatible with assistive technologies

You can enhance your browsing experience by adjusting your device settings. For example, you may:

• Change colour settings
• Increase text size
• Enable text-to-speech tools

Helpful resources include:

• AbilityNet – My Computer, My Way

• W3C – Better Web Browsing

As a newly developed website, accessibility has been considered from the outset. Key features include:

Text Accessibility

• Proper heading styles to structure content and support screen readers
• Clearly organised content with descriptive section titles
• Consistent use of bullet points and numbered lists for readability
• Avoidance of relying on bold text alone to convey meaning

Image Accessibility

• Alt text applied to all content images
• Slideshow images marked as decorative to avoid screen reader disruption
• Any text within images is also provided in page content
• News and blog thumbnails include custom artwork with alt text

Video Accessibility

• Videos are hosted via YouTube, which provides captions and accessibility tools
• Embedded videos retain these features

Link Accessibility

• Links use clear, descriptive text
• Generic phrases such as “click here” are avoided e.g: Verb + topic + format Download + Admissions Policy (PDF)
• Raw URLs are not used as link text

Table Accessibility

• Tables are structured with header rows or columns to support screen readers

Colour Accessibility

• The website uses a consistent, pre-set colour scheme with sufficient contrast
• Content editors cannot override colours, ensuring accessibility is maintained

We review this statement at least annually to ensure it reflects our current accessibility status and any updates made to the site.

We recognise that some areas of the website may not yet fully meet accessibility standards, and we are actively working with our website provider to address these. This may include:

• Ensuring all older documents (such as PDFs) are fully accessible.
• Continuing to review and improve image descriptions.
• Monitoring third-party content for accessibility compliance.

If you encounter any accessibility barriers, we welcome your feedback. To help us resolve issues quickly, please include:

• The page URL or title
• A description of the problem
• The device, browser, or software you are using

Contact us: info@bannockburn.greenwich.sch.uk

We aim to respond promptly and supportively to all accessibility enquiries.

Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with how we respond to your accessibility concern, you may contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS), who oversee the enforcement of the accessibility regulations on behalf of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).