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Accessibility Statement

Website Accessibility Statement

Every Child Matters Academy Trust is committed to making its websites accessible to as many people as possible. This website is run by Ladywood Primary School and this statement applies to www.ladywoodprimary.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.

We aim to ensure our websites meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA standard.

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

School exemption

We know some parts of our websites are not fully accessible. For example:

        •  Some PDF documents are not fully accessible to screen reader software

        •  Some older videos may not have captions

        • Certain third-party content or embedded media may not fully meet accessibility standards

We are continually working to improve accessibility and fix these issues where possible.

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.

  • Regular audits and user testing: We commit to annual audits and user testing.

  • 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

ECM Trust is committed to making its websites accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Compliance status

The website is partially exempt with 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: ladywoodprimary@ecmtrust.co.uk

  • Phone: 01226 711488

  • Mailing Address: Nancy Road, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7JX

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

Ladywood 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 first prepared on 08/08/2025. It was prepared following a self evaluation of the website's compliance, and in line with the proposed accessibility statement for all ECM Trust school websites 

This statement was last updated on 08/08/2025.

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