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Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement applies to the website of Ferring CE Primary School at https://www.ferring.w-sussex.sch.uk/. This statement was prepared in June 2026.

Ferring CE Primary School is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, this means that users should be able to:

  • change colours, contrast levels and fonts using browser or device settings;
  • zoom in up to 400% without the 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 recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver).

We have also aimed to make the website text as simple as possible to understand.

AbilityNet provides advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

Accessibility Features

We have designed our website to support accessibility through:

  • Responsive design – the website is designed to work across desktop computers, tablets and smartphones.
  • Keyboard navigation – we aim to ensure that users can navigate the website using a keyboard.
  • Text readability – we aim to use clear fonts, appropriate spacing and sufficient colour contrast.
  • Alternative text – where appropriate, images include alternative text descriptions.
  • Captions and transcripts – where appropriate, multimedia content includes captions or transcripts.

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

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

Non-accessible Content

Content exempt from the accessibility regulations

Some content on this website is exempt from the accessibility regulations. This includes archived PDF and Word documents published before 23 September 2018 where they are not required to access the school's services.

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

We know that some parts of this website are not fully accessible. For example:

  • some older PDF documents are not fully accessible to screen reader software;
  • some forms with bespoke styling may not be fully accessible;
  • some images may not have appropriate alternative text;
  • some videos may not have captions or transcripts;
  • some links may not be sufficiently descriptive;
  • some tables may not contain correctly structured headings;
  • some text and graphical elements may not meet the required colour contrast standards.

Images

Some images on this website may not contain appropriate alternative text. This means that users of screen readers may not be able to access all of the information conveyed by those images. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.1.1 (Non-text Content).

We aim to identify and correct these issues as part of our ongoing accessibility reviews.

Videos

Some video content may not include captions, transcripts or other accessible alternatives. This may affect users who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who use assistive technologies. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criteria 1.2.2 (Captions (Prerecorded)) and 1.2.3 (Audio Description or Media Alternative).

We aim to identify and correct these issues as part of our ongoing accessibility reviews.

Links

Some links may not provide sufficient context when read independently by assistive technologies. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.4.4 (Link Purpose (In Context)).

We aim to identify and correct these issues as part of our ongoing accessibility reviews.

Tables

Some tables may not use appropriate heading structures. This may affect users of screen readers and keyboard navigation. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships).

We aim to identify and correct these issues as part of our ongoing accessibility reviews.

Colour Contrast

Some text or graphical elements may not meet the required colour contrast ratios. This may affect users with visual impairments. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.4.3 (Contrast (Minimum)).

We aim to identify and correct these issues as part of our ongoing accessibility reviews.

We plan to review and remediate known accessibility issues during the 2026–27 academic year.

Ongoing Efforts

We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website by:

  • carrying out periodic accessibility audits and reviews;
  • considering user feedback to improve accessibility;
  • working with our website provider to improve compatibility with assistive technologies;
  • keeping up to date with evolving accessibility standards and best practice.

Third-Party Content

Whilst we aim to ensure all content on our website is accessible, some third-party content or linked resources may not fully meet accessibility standards. We encourage users to contact us if they experience difficulties accessing external content.

Requesting Information in an Alternative Format

If you require information published on this website in an alternative format, such as:

  • accessible PDF;
  • large print;
  • easy read;
  • audio recording;
  • braille,

please contact the school using the details below.

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

Feedback and Contact Information

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

Email: office@ferring.w-sussex.sch.uk

Telephone: 01903 243945

Postal address:

Ferring CE Primary School
Sea Lane
Ferring
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 5DU

When reporting an accessibility issue, please include:

  • the webpage or feature where you experienced difficulties;
  • a description of the problem;
  • your contact information (if you would like a response).

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.

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical Information About This Website's Accessibility

Ferring 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.

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 AA standard due to the non-compliances and exemptions identified in this statement.

Commitment to Improvement

Ferring CE Primary School values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing an accessible online experience for all members of our community. Feedback from users is an important part of helping us improve the accessibility of our website.

Preparation of this Accessibility Statement

This statement was first prepared on 30 June 2026.

This statement was prepared following a self-assessment conducted by Ferring CE Primary School using automated accessibility checking tools and manual testing against the WCAG 2.2 AA standard.

This statement was last reviewed and updated on 30 June 2026.