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Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement applies to the website for St Stephen's CE Primary School.


We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

How accessible this website is

We have made the website text as simple as possible to understand and are committed to making further improvements to the way we present information and services online.

 

Accessibility Features

  • Responsive design to support desktop, tablet and mobile devices.
  • Clear fonts and page layouts to improve readability.
  • Keyboard navigation is available throughout much of the site.
  • Many images include alternative text descriptions.
  • Online forms include labels and validation where possible.
  • Skip links are provided to allow users of screen readers to move directly to page content.

 

We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible

 

Recent accessibility testing identified the following issues:

  • Some text and user interface elements do not meet minimum colour contrast requirements. WCAG 1.4.3.
  • Some touch targets such as buttons and links are too small or positioned too closely together. WCAG 2.5.8.
  • Some links do not have sufficiently descriptive text. WCAG 2.4.4 and 4.1.2. 
  • Some clickable elements do not have accessible labels for screen reader users. WCAG 2.1.1 and 4.1.2. 
  • Some images do not have appropriate alternative text. WCAG 1.1.1. 
  • Some PDF documents are not fully accessible to screen reader software. 
  • Some embedded frames do not have accessible names. WCAG 4.1.2. 
  • Some form controls do not have associated labels. WCAG 4.1.2. 
  • Some tables do not correctly associate header cells with data cells. WCAG 1.3.1. 
  • Some content structure and heading hierarchies require improvement to support assistive technologies.

 

Feedback and Contact Information


We're always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we are not meeting accessibility requirements, or if you need information on this website in a different format, please contact:
St Stephen's CE Primary School
Email: ststephens@thesycamoretrust.co.uk
Telephone: 0161 764 1132
Address: St Stephen's CE Primary School, Colville Drive, Bury BL8 2DX

We will consider your request and aim to respond within 20 working days.

If you cannot access information on our website, please contact us and we will provide it in an alternative format where possible.


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

St Stephen's 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

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Version 2.2 AA standard due to the following non-compliances (and/or) the following exemptions.

 

Non-compliance with the Accessibility Regulations

 

Colour Contrast

Some text and interface elements do not meet the required colour contrast ratios. This fails WCAG 2.2 Success Criterion 1.4.3 (Contrast Minimum).
When we next review the design of the website, we will carefully consider how our design and branding can be made compatable with recommended contrast ratios to ensure better readability for all users.

Alternative Text for Images

Some images do not have suitable alternative text descriptions. This fails WCAG 2.2 Success Criterion 1.1.1 (Non-text Content).
We intend to review existing content and when new content is published, we will ensure that newly published images meets accessibility standards.

Link Purpose and Accessible Names

Some links and interactive controls do not provide sufficient descriptive text or accessible labels. This may affect users of screen readers and other assistive technologies.

When we next review the design of the website we will review navigation elements throughout the site and will update them where required. 

Forms

Some form fields do not have properly associated labels, which may make them difficult for assistive technology users to complete.
We will update affected forms to ensure they meet accessibility requirements. 

Touch Target Size

Some buttons and clickable elements do not meet the minimum touch target size requirements under WCAG 2.5.8.
These elements will be reviewed and updated during future website maintenance and development work. 

PDFs and Other Documents

Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen reader users.

When publishing new documents, we will endeavour to ensure they meet accessibility standards. Older documents will be reviewed and updated where practical. 

Tables, Frames and Structural Mark-up

Some tables, frames, headings and page structures do not currently provide the level of accessibility expected by WCAG 2.2.
We will work with our website provider during future website maintenance and development work to address these issues and improve the overall accessibility of the site. 

 

Content Not Within the Scope of the Accessibility Regulations

Live video streams are exempt from the accessibility regulations and therefore captions may not always be provided. 

 

Commitment to Improvement

St Stephen's CE Primary School is committed to continually improving the accessibility of its website and digital content. We regularly review our website, consider user feedback and work with our website provider to address accessibility issues and improve compliance with WCAG 2.2 standards.


This statement was prepared on 11 September 2026. It was last reviewed on 11 September 2026. It was prepared by way of a self-assessment carried out by the school.