This website is run by Tomlinscote School and is managed by Juniper Education.

We want everyone who visits our website to have a positive experience and be able to navigate and use our site with ease. To achieve this, we are working towards meeting the WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards.

Accessibility Features

• Responsive Design: Our website adapts to different devices and screen sizes, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
• Keyboard Navigation: You can navigate the site using a keyboard, supporting users who cannot use a mouse.
• Text Readability: We use clear fonts, strong colour contrast, and allow text size adjustments for better readability.
• High Visibility Mode: An option to invert colours for improved clarity based on user preference.
• Consistent Layout: Pages maintain a uniform structure for easier navigation.
• Device Compatibility: Works seamlessly on modern devices such as smartphones and tablets.
• Zoom Support: Content remains readable when zoomed up to 400% without spilling off the screen.
• Assistive Technology Support: Most of the site is compatible with screen readers (including JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver) and can be navigated using speech recognition software.
• Plain Language: We aim to keep our text simple and easy to understand. For additional help, AbilityNet offers guidance on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

School exemption

• This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to ‘the exemptions’ listed below.

• Primary, Secondary Schools or nurseries - except for the 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 and we are in the process of developing an accessibility button to make these features available with a single click.

• Embedded Google Maps are not accessible within the site

• Any forms with bespoke styling on the site may not be accessible.

• 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. 

• 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.

• 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. 

• Tables: We endeavour to ensure that, where needed, tables to ensure they have the appropriate headings set. 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 endeavour to ensure that, our brand colours meeting the contrast ratio for the corresponding text size. If any text does not meet the contrast ration, 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:

• Regular audits and user testing: We commit to annual audits and user testing.

• 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

Tomlinscote 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

The website is partially exempt with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard due to the exemptions and non compliances listed above.

Need Assistance?

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

• Email: office@tomlinscoteschool.com

• Phone: 01276 70905

When reporting an issue, please include:

• The webpage or feature you experienced difficulties with.

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

Commitment to Improvement

Tomlinscote 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.

We are actively working to resolve these issues and improve accessibility for all users.