This website is run by Brownlow Primary School and this statement applies to www.brownlowprimary.org as of June 2025. 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 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 latest versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)

We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.

For more help with making your device easier to use, visit AbilityNet: https://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/

Accessibility Features

• Responsive Design: Works on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.

• Keyboard Navigation: Fully accessible via keyboard.

• Text Readability: Clear fonts, good contrast, adjustable text size.

• Alternative Text: Images and graphics include descriptive alternative text to support users with visual impairments.

• Captions and Transcripts: Multimedia content includes captions or transcripts where applicable.

• Form Accessibility: Forms are built with autocomplete and validation features.

• Parents’ Evening Platform: Fully keyboard-navigable, screen reader compatible, with accessible colour contrast and text.

• Clubs and Courses Platforms: Fully keyboard-navigable, screen reader compatible, with accessible colour contrast and text readability.

Non-compliance with Accessibility Regulations

School Exemption

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to exemptions that apply to primary and secondary schools, except for content essential for using our services (e.g., meal selection forms).

Non-accessible Content

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

• Older PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen readers.

• Embedded Google Maps are not fully accessible.

• Some bespoke-styled forms may not be fully accessible.

Specific Areas for Improvement

• Images: While we endeavour to include alternative text, some images may not yet have this. We will rectify this if notified.

• Videos: We aim to provide frame titles, captions, and transcripts but some videos may not yet fully comply. We will rectify this if notified.

• Links: We are working to ensure that all links are descriptive and meaningful.

• Tables: Where tables are used, we aim to ensure proper headings are set, but some may require further adjustments.

• Brand Colours: We strive for compliant colour contrast across all pages; if you spot any issues, please let us know.

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to ongoing improvements by:

• Working with our website provider to improve screen reader compatibility.

• Conducting regular audits and user testing.

• Incorporating user feedback to enhance accessibility.

• Keeping up to date with evolving standards and best practices.

Third-party Content

Some third-party materials or links may not meet full accessibility standards. Please contact us if you have issues accessing external content.

Enforcement Procedure

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) enforces the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. If you are not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS): https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/

Technical Information

Brownlow 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 WCAG 2.2 AA due to the exemptions and areas of non-compliance listed above.

Contacting Us for Help

If you encounter any accessibility issues or have suggestions to improve the website, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 01664 562315

• Address: Brownlow Primary School, Limes Avenue, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1QL

When reporting an issue, please include:

• The webpage or feature you had trouble with.

• Your contact details (if you’d like a response).

Our Commitment

Brownlow Primary School is committed to providing an accessible online experience for all. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve.