Accessibility Statement
Our Commitment to Accessibility
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is committed to ensuring that our website (www.woolwichpolygirls.co.uk) is accessible to all users. The site is supported by e4education (part of Juniper Education) and is designed in line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, aiming for the highest possible standards.
Enhancing Your Experience
You can tailor your browsing experience by adjusting your device settings, such as changing colours, increasing text size, or enabling text-to-speech.
Helpful resources include:
Known Accessibility Limitations
While we strive for full accessibility, some areas may not yet meet standards:
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Linked external websites may not be accessible
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Some links or buttons lack discernible text
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Certain images contain text
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Map magnification on the ‘Contact Us’ page is limited
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No ‘skip to content’ link
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Older PDFs may not be screen-reader friendly
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Heading structures may need improvement
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Decorative images may not be marked correctly
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Some link texts lack informative content
If these issues prevent access to information, please contact us and we will provide alternatives.
recent improvements
Text Accessibility
- Implemented proper heading styles to structure content, making it easier for screen readers to identify sections.
- Ensured text is broken into clear sections with descriptive titles.
- Adopted pre-set bullet and numbered list styles for better navigation and screen reader compatibility (avoiding custom symbols or dashes).
Image Accessibility
- Slideshow images are marked as decorative by the website provider, so they do not interfere with screen readers.
- Added alt text to all content images across website pages and news articles.
- Ensured any text appearing on images is also included in the page content.
- All news and blog thumbnails now have custom artwork and alt text for better accessibility.
Video Accessibility
- Videos are hosted on YouTube, which provides captioning and accessibility tools.
- Embedded videos maintain accessibility features through the YouTube platform.
Link Accessibility
- Links are now descriptive and specific (e.g., “Year 9 Options Booklet PDF”) rather than generic phrases like “click here” or “read more.”
- Avoided using raw URLs as link text.
Table Accessibility
- Styled tables with header rows or columns for screen reader compatibility.
- Ensured the first row or left column is marked as “Headers” when creating tables.
Colour Accessibility
- Website uses pre-set colour schemes with sufficient contrast for readability.
- No manual colour changes allowed in content editing, ensuring consistency and compliance.
Reporting Accessibility Issues
If you experience difficulties, please contact us:
info@woolwichpolygirls.co.uk
Please include:
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The page URL or title
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A description of the issue
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Your device and software details
Enforcement
If you are dissatisfied with our response, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
Compliance Status
This website is partially compliant with WCAG 2.2 AA due to the issues listed above. Secondary schools are partially exempt from some requirements.
Continuous Improvement
We are committed to ongoing accessibility enhancements and will review this statement annually.
Last updated: January 2025 | Next review: January 2026