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Accessibility Statement

 

Website Accessibility Statement

This website is run by Highfield CE Primary School and this statement applies to https://www.highfieldceprimaryschool.co.uk/. 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.

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

School exemption

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

  • some images do not have alternative text. 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.

Ongoing Efforts

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

  • Screen reader compatibility: whilst our website has been built include functionality that works with screen readers, we may need to make some improvements by working with our website provider.

  • User feedback: We will incorporate feedback from users to enhance accessibility.

  • Keeping up-to-date: We will endeavour to keep up to date 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. We encourage you to 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 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). 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

Highfield CE 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: info@highfieldschool.co.uk

  • Phone: 02380 555793

  • Mailing Address: Highfield CE Primary School, Hawthorn Road, Southampton. SO17 1PX

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

Highfield CE 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 last updated on 08/03/2025.

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