Accessibility Statement for Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School
Introduction
At Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School, we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. This accessibility statement outlines our ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of our website and the measures we have in place to ensure all pupils, parents, staff, and visitors can access the information they need. This statement applies to our school website https://hatfieldpeverel.essex.sch.uk This website is run by ‘Thinksay Creative Communications Limited’.
Standards Compliance
We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, Level AA standards. Whilst primary schools are partially exempt from meeting the government accessibility requirements, we are continuously working to improve our website’s accessibility and user experience. Our aim is to provide a website that is usable by everyone, including those with disabilities.
Accessibility Features
- Making text accessible: Our website allows users to adjust text size and contrast to enhance readability. This can be done using the zoom function on your internet browser.
- Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements of our website can be accessed using a keyboard, ensuring that users who cannot use a mouse can navigate effectively.
- Alternative Text for Images: We endeavour to provide alternative text descriptions for images that are for information (not decorative content), ensuring that users with visual impairments can understand the content.
- Clear Structure and Headings: We use a clear structure and headings to help users navigate our content easily.
- Accessible Forms: All forms on our website are designed to be accessible, with clear labels and instructions.
- Search function: The ability to search the website can be accessed via the magnifying glass in the top right of the screen.
- Translation function: The text on the website will operate with browser translation functions.
- Documents within the website: Documents are generally uploaded in PDF format and open in a new window. From here accessibility tools can be used to allow the documents to be read aloud, text enlarged etc.
We know that some parts of our website are not fully accessible:
Some of our PDFs may not be fully accessible.
Some images may not have descriptive ‘alt’ text
Some text may be presented as a graphical image
This website is therefore ‘partially compliant’ with the web content accessibility guidelines version 2.2 AA standard.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions on how we can improve accessibility. Or, if you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille please contact us:
Email: office@hatfieldpeverel.essex.sch.uk
Phone: 01245 380220
Address: Church Road, Hatfield Peverel, CM3 2RP
We will consider your request and get back to you within 10 working days.
Continuous Improvement
We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. We regularly review our content and design to identify areas for enhancement. Our goal is to ensure that all users can access and benefit from the information provided 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’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
Conclusion
We appreciate your understanding as we work towards making our website accessible for all. Thank you for your support in helping us create an inclusive environment at Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School.
This statement was last reviewed November 2025. The website is tested by our website provider ‘Thinksave Creative Communications Limited’.