Accessibility Statement

Accessibility Statement for South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust

This statement was last updated on 24.02.2025.

South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust is committed to ensuring our website is accessible to all users, regardless of technology or ability. We strive to provide an inclusive and user-friendly experience for everyone visiting our site.

Accessibility standards

Our website is designed to comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 (WCAG 2.2) as part of the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. We use a plugin with an Accessibility Menu to ensure:

• There is sufficient colour contrast between foreground and background colours
• The text re-sizes according to user preference
• Users are able to navigate the website via keyboard

We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.

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

https://abilitynet.org.uk

What to do if you cannot access parts of this website

If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille, contact Director of Communications Kathryn Kittley by emailing kathryn.kittley@scmat.org.uk.

We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 20 working days.

Reporting accessibility issues

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions to improve your experience, please contact us:

• Email: info@scmat.org.uk
• Phone: 01229 824210

When reporting an issue, please include:

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

If you contact us before your visit we can arrange a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter.

Enforcement procedure

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re unhappy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

The South Cumbria Multi Academy Trust is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.

Non accessible content

Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations

Any new PDFs or Word documents we publish will meet accessibility standards.

Third-Party content

Our website may contain links to third-party content or services. While we strive to ensure external content is accessible, we cannot guarantee compliance with accessibility standards for these resources.

Commitment to improvement

South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing an accessible online experience for all members of our community. Your feedback is essential in helping us achieve this goal.