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Accessibility Statement

Website Accessibility Statement

This website is run by South Darley C.E. Primary School and this statement applies to www.southdarley.derbyshire.sch.uk (April 2026). 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.
  • 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 have 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.

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

School exemption

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

Primary and secondary schools have a partial exemption from the accessibility regulations — they must ensure accessibility for content people need in order to use their services, for example, a form that lets you outline school meal preferences.

Non-compliant content

We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:

  • Most older PDF documents are not fully accessible to screen reader software
  • Some downloadable documents are in Word (.doc and .docx) format, which may not open easily on mobile devices and are not fully accessible to screen readers
  • The website template restricts pinch-to-zoom on mobile devices, which prevents users from enlarging text.
  • Embedded Google Maps are not accessible within the site
  • Some pages contain tables with fixed widths that do not display properly on smaller screens.
  • Zoom and text resizing: The website template includes code that prevents users from zooming in on mobile devices. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.4.4 (Resize Text). This is a platform-level issue managed by our website provider, Juniper Education. We have raised this with Juniper for resolution.
  • Images: We endeavour to ensure that, where needed, we include alternative text for any 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 fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criterion 1.1.1 (Non-text Content). We are adding alt text to images as part of our ongoing website improvement work.
  • Video: We endeavour to ensure that, where needed, we include frame titles, captioning and transcriptions for any videos. If any videos do not have a frame title, captions or transcriptions, so people using assistive technology cannot access the information, we will rectify this if notified. This fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criterion 1.2.2 (Captions — Prerecorded).
  • Links: We endeavour to ensure that, where needed, we include appropriate use of links and 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. This fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criterion 2.4.4 (Link Purpose).
  • Tables: We endeavour to ensure that, where needed, tables have the appropriate headings set. Some pages currently contain tables with fixed pixel widths that overflow on small screens, requiring horizontal scrolling. If any tables do not have defined headings or do not display correctly, so people using a screen reader or keyboard navigation cannot access the information, we will rectify this if notified. This fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criterion 1.4.10 (Reflow).
  • Document accessibility: Some downloadable documents are in Word (.doc or .docx) format, which may not be accessible to all users. These files are also served in a way that prevents them opening correctly on mobile devices. We are working to convert documents to accessible PDF format.

Ongoing Efforts

We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website. During 2025–2026 we are carrying out a programme of website improvements which includes:

  • Adding meaningful content to replace placeholder pages
  • Converting Word documents to accessible PDF format
  • Adding alt text to images as pages are updated
  • Fixing fixed-width tables and content areas that overflow on mobile devices
  • Raising platform-level accessibility issues (zoom restriction, file handling) with our website provider, Juniper Education
  • Working with Juniper Education to ensure screen reader compatibility across the site

We will incorporate feedback from users to enhance accessibility and 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. The embedded Google Map on our Contact page is third-party content — we provide our address in text alongside the map so the information is available to all users. We encourage you to contact us if you have difficulties accessing any content on our website.

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 are not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical information about this website's accessibility

South Darley C.E. 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 exempt from the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard due to the exemptions and noncompliance listed above.

Need Assistance?

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

Email: office@southdarley.derbyshire.sch.uk Phone: 01629 732240 Address: South Darley C.E. Primary School, Darley Bridge, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 2JQ

When reporting an issue, please include:

  • The webpage or feature you experienced difficulties with
  • Your contact information (optional, if you would like a response)

We will consider your request and get back to you within 15 school days.

Commitment to Improvement

South Darley C.E. 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 9 April 2026. It was prepared using findings from a website accessibility review carried out by the school's governing body, including automated analysis of page structure, HTML semantics, alternative text provision, mobile responsiveness and file download behaviour across all 40 pages in the sitemap.

This statement was last updated on 9 April 2026.

This statement will be reviewed and updated at least once a year, or sooner if significant changes are made to the website.

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