Accessibility Statement

Introduction

We are committed to ensuring that our school website is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We aim to meet the standards set out in the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 and follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA.

Our Commitment

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, users should be able to:

Change colours, contrast levels, and fonts using their browser or device settings
Zoom in up to 400% without loss of content or functionality
Navigate most of the website with a keyboard
Navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
Listen to most of the website content using a screen reader

We have made the website text as simple as possible to understand. We are continually working to improve the user experience for everyone.

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

How Accessible This Website Is

Accessibility Features

Responsive Design: Our website is designed to work on various devices and screen sizes, including desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones.
Keyboard Navigation: The website is navigable via keyboard to accommodate users who cannot use a mouse.
Text Readability: We use clear and legible fonts, sufficient colour contrast, and adjustable text size to enhance readability.

We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible. These include:

Some PDF documents are not fully accessible to screen readers
Some images may lack descriptive alternative text
Some older content may not meet modern accessibility standards
Embedded Google Maps are not accessible within the site
Any forms with bespoke styling on the site may not be accessible

We are actively reviewing and updating these areas.

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

School exemption - This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to ‘the exemptions’ listed below.

primary and secondary schools or nurseries - except for the content people need in order to use their services, for example a form that lets you outline school meal preferences.

Feedback and Contact Information

If you need information on this website in a different format — such as accessible PDF, large print, audio recording, or braille — or to send us user feedback related to our website’s accessibility, please contact:

Email: admin@gayhurst.hackney.sch.uk
Phone: 0207 254 6138
Address: Gayhurst Community School, Gayhurst Road, London E8 3EN

We will respond within 10 working days.

Reporting Accessibility Problems

We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we are not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us using the details above. Please include:

The webpage or feature you experienced difficulties with
Your contact information (optional, if you would like a response).

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS):
https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/

Enforcement Procedure

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the accessibility regulations. If you’re not satisfied with how we respond to your complaint, you can contact the EHRC.

Technical Information About This Website’s Accessibility

We are committed to making this website accessible in accordance with the WCAG 2.2 AA standards.

This website is partially compliant due to the non-compliances listed above.

What We’re Doing to Improve Accessibility

We are taking the following steps:

Auditing the site for accessibility issues
Updating PDFs to accessible formats
Ensuring all new content meets WCAG 2.1 AA
Providing staff training on digital accessibility

Preparation of This Accessibility Statement

This statement was prepared on 3^rd March 2026
It was last reviewed on 20^th March 2026.

The website was last tested on 20^th March 2026 using both automated tools and manual checks.

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