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Accessibility Statement

This website is managed by Maltby Learning Trust, and this statement applies to www.maltbymanoracademy.com. It was last reviewed and updated in February 2025.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Maltby Learning Trust is dedicated to ensuring digital accessibility for all users. We aim to make our website as accessible and user-friendly as possible, meeting the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard.

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, you should be able to:

  • Change colours, contrast levels, and fonts using your 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. If you need help making your device easier to use, AbilityNet provides advice for users with disabilities.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following features to improve accessibility:

  • Responsive Design: Optimised for desktop, tablet, and smartphone use.
  • Keyboard Navigation: Fully navigable via keyboard to support users who cannot use a mouse.
  • Text Readability: Clear fonts, sufficient colour contrast, and adjustable text sizes.
  • Alternative Text: Images include descriptive alternative text to assist users with visual impairments.
  • Captioning and Transcripts: Multimedia content includes captions or transcripts, where applicable.
  • Form Auto-complete: Forms include validation to support auto-complete functionality.

Non-Compliant Content

While we strive to ensure accessibility, some areas of our website are not fully compliant with WCAG 2.2 AA standards:

  1. Older PDF Documents: Some PDFs are not fully accessible to screen readers.
  2. Embedded Google Maps: These may not be fully accessible.
  3. Forms with Custom Styling: Some bespoke forms may have accessibility issues.
  4. Images: Alternative text may be missing from some images. If you encounter issues, please notify us.
  5. Videos: Some videos may lack frame titles, captions, or transcriptions. We will address these issues upon notification.
  6. Links: Some links may not be descriptive enough for screen reader users.
  7. Tables: Some tables may lack appropriate headers, impacting screen reader usability.
  8. Brand Colours: Some text may not meet contrast ratios for accessibility.

School Exemptions

This website is partially compliant with WCAG 2.2 AA due to the following exemptions:

  • Content provided by primary and secondary schools or nurseries, except for essential services (e.g., forms for school meal preferences).

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to improving accessibility through:

  • Screen Reader Compatibility: Collaborating with our website provider to enhance screen reader support.
  • Regular Audits and User Testing: Conducting annual reviews and usability testing.
  • User Feedback: Incorporating suggestions from users to improve accessibility.
  • Staying Current: Adapting to evolving accessibility standards and best practices.

Third-Party Content

While we strive to ensure all content is accessible, third-party materials or external links may not fully meet accessibility standards. If you encounter difficulties accessing external content, please let us know.

Reporting Accessibility Issues

If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

  • Email: Marketing@maltbylearningtrust.com

When reporting an issue, please include:

  • The webpage or feature where you experienced difficulties.

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. If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical Information

Maltby Learning Trust 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

This website is partially compliant with WCAG 2.2 AA standards due to the exemptions and non-compliances listed above.

Commitment to Improvement

Maltby Learning Trust values diversity and inclusion. We are dedicated to providing an accessible online experience for all users and welcome your feedback to help us achieve this goal.

This statement was first prepared in February 2025  following self-assessment. It will be reviewed annually to ensure ongoing compliance and accuracy.

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