Accessibility Statement

We are committed to conforming with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standard. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We are always working to improve the accessibility of our website and services to ensure we provide equal access to all users.

What We Do to Ensure Accessibility

• Use semantic HTML to ensure proper document structure and navigation
• Provide sufficient colour contrast ratios between text and backgrounds
• Ensure all interactive elements are keyboard accessible
• Include alternative text for meaningful images
• Use ARIA labels and roles where appropriate to enhance screen reader compatibility
• Design responsive layouts that work across devices and screen sizes
• Provide clear and consistent navigation throughout the site
• Use readable font sizes and allow text resizing without loss of functionality
• Ensure forms have associated labels and clear error messaging
• Regularly test our site using accessibility evaluation tools

Despite our best efforts, some parts of the site may not yet be fully accessible. We are aware of the following limitations and are actively working to address them:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen readers. We are working to replace these with accessible versions.
• Third-party content and embedded services (such as payment processing or video players) may not fully conform to WCAG 2.1 standards.
• Some complex interactive features on the student portal may have limited keyboard navigation support. We are working to improve these.

Reporting Accessibility Issues

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the EDWartens UK website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

When reporting an issue, please include:

• -The web address (URL) of the page where you found the issue
• -A description of the problem you encountered
• -The device, browser, and assistive technology you were using (if applicable)

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and will work to resolve issues as quickly as possible.

Contact Us for Assistance

If you need information from our website in a different format (for example, large print, audio, or easy read), or if you need assistance accessing our services, please get in touch with us. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

The Equality Act 2010 (and the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties and Public Authorities) Regulations 2017) require public sector and service providers to ensure that their websites and services are accessible.

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may contact the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC):

Technical Information

This website is built using Next.js, React, and Tailwind CSS. We aim to conform with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. This statement was prepared based on a self-assessment of the website. We plan to commission an independent accessibility audit in the future to further verify our compliance.