Accessibility Statement
We want everyone to be able to access the information on our website, regardless of their needs or the technology they use.
This accessibility statement applies to www.ace-learning.org.uk.
This website is run by ACE Learning Multi-Academy Trust. We are committed to making our website accessible to as many people as possible, including people with disabilities.
We aim to provide clear, accessible information about our Trust, our academies, governance, policies and the work we do across our school communities.
We aim to make our website compatible with assistive technologies, including screen readers, keyboard navigation and browser accessibility settings.
AbilityNet provides advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
How accessible this website is
We are reviewing the accessibility of our website against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard.
Some content may present accessibility difficulties, particularly older PDF documents and information provided in formats that are not fully compatible with assistive technologies.
We are working to identify and address accessibility barriers. If you have difficulty accessing any information, please contact us so that we can help you.
Feedback and contact information
If you find an accessibility problem with this website, or believe we are not meeting accessibility requirements, please let us know.
We also welcome requests for information in alternative formats, such as accessible documents, large print or other suitable formats.
When contacting us, please explain which page or document you are having difficulty with and, where possible, the format or support you need.
We will consider your request and respond as soon as reasonably 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
ACE Learning Multi-Academy Trust 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
A formal assessment against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 AA standard is required to establish and confirm the website’s compliance status.
Non-accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
An accessibility assessment is needed to establish any specific failures against WCAG 2.2 AA, identify the affected content and set appropriate timescales for improvements.
Disproportionate burden
We have not made a formal claim of disproportionate burden for any content on this website. Any future claim would require an assessment in accordance with the accessibility regulations.
Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
Some older documents may be exempt from the accessibility regulations. For example, PDFs and other documents published before 23 September 2018 may be exempt where they are not essential to providing our services.
We will consider requests for accessible alternatives to documents that visitors cannot use.
What we’re doing to improve accessibility
We are committed to improving accessibility as part of the ongoing development and maintenance of our website.
Our approach includes:
- Reviewing pages and documents for accessibility barriers.
- Using clear headings, descriptive links and readable page layouts.
- Considering keyboard navigation and assistive technology compatibility.
- Improving the accessibility of published documents wherever practicable.
- Responding to accessibility issues reported by website visitors.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on [insert publication date]. It was last reviewed on [insert review date].
A confirmed date and methodology for the website’s latest WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility assessment will be added following testing.