Bridgwater College Academy

Website Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement applies to the website for Bridgwater College Academy.

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

How accessible this website is

We have made the website text as simple as possible to understand, and are committed to making further improvements to the way we describe our information. 

Accessibility Features

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

Feedback and contact information

If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, or if you need information on this website in a different format please contact:

We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 5 school days.

If you cannot view the map on our ‘contact us’ page, call or email us for directions.

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).

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

Compliance status

Bridgwater College Academy 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 2.2, due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below:

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.

Some hyperlinks are only identified by colour

Some images do not have a text alternative, so people using a screen reader cannot access the information

Some text may be presented as a graphical image

Disproportionate burden

In line with WCAG guidelines, we may rely on the disproportionate burden exception where the cost or effort to meet requirements is deemed excessive in relation to the benefit.

Some of the colours used do not meet colour contrast requirements

Some non-essential hyperlinks may not have text / may be duplicated

Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen reader software 

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

Live video

Commitment to Improvement

While schools are partially exempt from accessibility requirements for public sector websites, we must still ensure that essential content, such as forms for Free School Meal applications, is accessible. Given this partial exemption, we believe we currently meet the government’s accessibility requirements. However, we are committed to continually improving accessibility, as outlined earlier in this statement, to ensure an inclusive experience for all users.

Bridgwater College Academy 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.

This statement was first prepared on 30/01/2025 and was last reviewed on 30/01/2025.