Accessibility Statement
This accessibility statement applies to the High Hurstwood CE Primary School website.
High Hurstwood CE Primary School is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, regardless of ability or technology. We want as many people as possible to be able to access information about our school, our curriculum and our wider provision.
Our website includes accessibility features such as responsive design and compatibility with assistive technologies. We aim to present information in a clear and straightforward way and are continually reviewing and improving the accessibility of our online content.
For advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability, please visit AbilityNet.
How Accessible Is This Website?
This website has been designed to meet current accessibility standards wherever possible and is built using a modern, responsive content management system.
However, we are aware that some parts of the website may not yet be fully accessible. For example:
- Some older PDF and Word documents may not be fully accessible to screen reader users.
- Some older images may not contain alternative text descriptions.
- Certain archived content may not fully meet current accessibility requirements.
- Some third-party content or embedded services may have accessibility limitations beyond our control.
Requesting Information in an Alternative Format
If you require information from this website in a different format, such as:
- Accessible PDF
- Large print
- Audio recording
- Easy Read
- Alternative electronic format
please contact the school office:
Email: office@highhurstwood.e-sussex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01825 733231
We will consider your request and respond as quickly as possible.
Reporting Accessibility Problems
We are always looking to improve the accessibility of our website. If you experience any difficulties accessing information, encounter barriers to access, or identify any content that you believe does not meet accessibility requirements, please contact us:
Email: office@highhurstwood.e-sussex.sch.uk
We welcome feedback and will make reasonable efforts to address any issues raised.
Enforcement Procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
If you are not satisfied with our response to an accessibility concern, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) for further advice and support.
Technical Information About This Website's Accessibility
High Hurstwood CE Primary School is committed to making its website accessible in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Compliance Status
We believe this website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard because of the non-compliances and exemptions listed below.
Non-Accessible Content
Documents
Some documents published before September 2020 may not fully meet accessibility standards. Where possible, newly uploaded documents are checked for accessibility and created using accessible formatting.
If you are unable to access content within a document, please contact the school office and we will provide the information in an alternative format.
Images
Most newly published images include alternative text descriptions. However, some older images and archived content may not yet contain appropriate alternative text.
Third-Party Content
Some content provided through third-party websites or embedded services may not fully comply with accessibility requirements. We have limited control over the accessibility of these external services.
Our Commitment to Improvement
Accessibility is an ongoing process. We regularly review website content and documents to improve accessibility and usability for all visitors.
This includes:
- Reviewing uploaded documents for accessibility.
- Adding alternative text to images where appropriate.
- Improving readability and navigation.
- Monitoring changes to accessibility guidance and best practice.
Preparation of This Statement
This statement was reviewed and updated in October 2026.
The statement will be reviewed regularly to ensure it reflects any changes to the website and relevant accessibility requirements.