South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust

Accessibility Statement

Accessibility Statement for South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust

This statement was prepared on 7.7.2020. It was last updated on 25.05.2021.

The South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust website is and managed run by Furness College. 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 Marketing and Communications Manager Kathryn Farrow by emailing kathryn.farrow@furness.ac.uk or calling 01229 844747.

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

If you cannot view the map on our ‘contact us’ page at https://www.furness.ac.uk/contact-us/, call or email us for directions.

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact Marketing and Communications Manager Kathryn Farrow by emailing kathryn.farrow@furness.ac.uk or calling 01229 844747.

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 not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Contacting us by phone or visiting us in person

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

Find out how to contact us at https://www.furness.ac.uk/contact-us/

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.

South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust
South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust
South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust
c/o Chetwynde School Croslands
Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria LA13 0NY

Company number 13414087 registered in England.
Tel: 01229 824 210
Email: info@scmat.org.uk
South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust