Accessibility Statement

This website is run by Shamblehurst Primary School and this statement applies to https://www.shamblehurst.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 intended to be navigable via keyboard to accommodate users who cannot use a mouse.

  • Text Readability: We aim to use clear and legible fonts, sufficient colour contrast and adjustable text size to enhance readability.

  • Forms: Where forms are provided, we aim to include clear labels and instructions to help users complete them.

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

School exemption

Primary and secondary schools are partially exempt from the accessibility regulations for certain website content. However, this exemption does not apply to all content, including content people need in order to use essential school services.

Non-compliant content

We know some parts of this website may not be fully accessible:

  • Most older PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen reader software.

  • Embedded Google Maps may not be accessible to everyone using assistive technology.

  • Forms with bespoke styling or provided by third parties may not be accessible.

The school should confirm these issues and add or remove items following an accessibility review.

  • Images: We aim to ensure that, where needed, we include alternative text for images. 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. This may fail WCAG 2.2 AA success criterion 1.1.1.

  • Video: We aim to ensure that, where needed, we include frame titles, captions and transcripts for videos. If any videos do not have a frame title, captions or transcripts, so people using assistive technology cannot access the information, we will rectify this if notified.

  • Links: We aim to ensure that links are descriptive. If any links are not descriptive, so people using a screen reader cannot access the information, we will rectify this if notified.

  • Tables: We aim to ensure that tables have appropriate headings. If any tables do not have defined headings, so people using a screen reader or keyboard navigation cannot access the information, we will rectify this if notified.

  • Brand colours: We aim to ensure that our brand colours meet the contrast ratio for the corresponding text size. If any text does not meet the required contrast ratio, so people with visual impairments 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: Reviewing website content and making improvements where necessary to support screen readers and other assistive technologies.

  • Regular reviews and user testing: Reviewing website accessibility periodically and using feedback to help identify areas for improvement.

  • 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

Shamblehurst 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

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed above.

Need Assistance?

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions to improve your experience, please contact us:

When reporting an issue, please include:

  • The webpage or feature you experienced difficulties with.

  • Your contact information, if you would like a response.

Commitment to Improvement

Shamblehurst Primary School values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing an accessible online experience for all members of our school community. Your feedback is important in helping us identify barriers and improve the website.

Statement first published: October 2026

Statement last reviewed: October 2026