Website Accessibility Statement

Brackenwood Infant School is committed to ensuring our website is accessible and easy to use for all visitors, including people with disabilities and additional needs. We continually work to improve the accessibility and usability of our website and aim to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards where reasonably practicable.

Accessibility Features Available

To support accessibility, our website currently includes:

• An accessibility support widget (UserWay) to assist users with visual, reading and navigation needs.
• Adjustable text sizing and contrast options through the accessibility toolbar.
• Website translation tools to support visitors who speak English as an additional language.
• Clear website navigation and page structures to support ease of use.
• Compatibility with most modern web browsers and screen readers.
• Alternative text on many images where appropriate.
• Responsive design to support access from mobile phones, tablets and desktop devices.

Ongoing Improvements

We recognise that accessibility is an ongoing process and are committed to regularly reviewing and improving the accessibility of our website. This includes reviewing:

• Website navigation and readability.
• Document accessibility.
• Broken links and outdated content.
• Compatibility with assistive technologies.
• Compliance with current accessibility guidance and best practice.

Known Limitations

While we aim to ensure all areas of the website are fully accessible, there may be some limitations, including:

• Some older PDF or Word documents may not be fully accessible to screen reader software.
• Some historical documents uploaded before accessibility updates may not meet current accessibility standards.
• Certain third-party content or externally linked platforms may not be fully controlled by the school.

Where possible, we will seek to address any identified issues promptly.

Feedback and Contact Information

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of our website or require information in an alternative format, please contact the school office and we will do our best to provide support.

Brackenwood Infant School
Telephone: 0151 608 9117
Email: schooloffice@brackenwood-infant.wirral.sch.uk

Review Arrangements

This statement will be reviewed annually and updated in line with changes to website accessibility guidance, school provision and website functionality.

Reviewed: May 2026
Next Review: May 2027