This accessibility statement applies to the following websites:
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA)
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy (DACA)
Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary (DASP)
Darwen Vale High School (DVHS)
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (PACA)
These websites are run by Aldridge Education. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. This means that, with the support of a third party tools (we provide a version of this on Aldridge websites called Accessibility Assistant), users should be able to:
- Change colours, contrast levels and fonts
- Zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen (we are working with our website provider to ensure this works consistently).
- Navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
- Navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
- Listen to most of the website using a screen reader, including recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver
- Access the website on a range of devices, including mobile phones and tablets
We have also made the website text as simple and clear as possible to understand. AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
We know that some parts of this website may not be fully accessible. For example:
- some PDF or Word documents may not be fully accessible to screen reader software
- some images may not have appropriate alternative text
- some video content may not have captions or transcripts
- some third-party content or embedded systems may not be fully accessible
- some pages may not be structured correctly for assistive technology
- some links may not make sense when read out of context
We are working to improve the accessibility of our website and the documents we publish on an ongoing basis.
Feedback and contact information
If you need information from this website in a different format, such as an accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille, please contact uscommunication@aldridgeeducation.org
We will consider your request and aim to respond within 10 working days.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We are always looking to improve the accessibility of our websites.
If you find any problems that are not listed on this page, or you think we are not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact:
communication@aldridgeeducation.org
When contacting us, please include:
- The web address of the page where you found the problem
- A description of the issue
- The device, browser or assistive technology you were using, if relevant
This will help us understand and resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
Enforcement procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
If you are not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service.
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
Aldridge Education is committed to making its websites accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Compliance status
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below.
Non-accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
Some images may not have suitable alternative text. This means people using screen readers may not receive the same information as other users. This does not meet WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.1.1 Non-text Content. We will review images across the website and add or improve alternative text where needed.
Some documents, including PDFs and Word documents, may not be fully accessible. This means they may not be structured correctly for screen readers, may not have appropriate headings, or may not contain accessible tables. This may not meet WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.3.1 Info and Relationships. We will review key documents and provide accessible versions where possible.
Some videos may not have captions or transcripts. This means users who are deaf, hard of hearing, or unable to play audio may not be able to access the information. This may not meet WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.2.2 Captions. We will aim to provide captions or transcripts for important video content.
Some link text may not clearly describe the destination of the link. This can make navigation more difficult for screen reader users. This may not meet WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.4.4 Link Purpose. We will review link text as part of our ongoing website maintenance.
Some pages may not use headings and page structures consistently. This can make it harder for users of assistive technology to navigate the website. This may not meet WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.3.1 Info and Relationships. We will address this as pages are reviewed and updated.
Disproportionate burden
At this stage, we have not identified any accessibility issues that we believe would be a disproportionate burden to fix.
If this changes, we will explain the issue, the impact on users and our reasoning in this section.
Content that is not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
Some older PDFs or documents published before 23 September 2018 may not be fully accessible. These are exempt from the regulations unless they are needed to use a service.
Live video streams are exempt from meeting the accessibility regulations.
Some content on this website may be provided by third-party systems or platforms. While we aim to choose accessible systems wherever possible, we may not have full control over their accessibility.
What we are doing to improve accessibility
We are committed to improving accessibility across our websites. We will:
- Review and update key website content so that it is clear, structured and accessible
- Improve alternative text for images
- Improve the accessibility of documents that are essential for families, learners, staff and stakeholders
- Provide accessible alternatives where documents cannot be made fully accessible
- Consider accessibility when commissioning new website features, systems or content
- Provide guidance to staff who create and upload website content
- Review this statement regularly
Accessibility is part of our wider commitment to inclusion, ensuring that every member of our community can access the information they need.
We will continue to review the accessibility of this website and update this statement when improvements are made.
