Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement applies to The Norton Knatchbull School.

This website is run by The Norton Knatchbull School and was designed by e4education. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:

zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)

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.

How accessible this website is

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

Some images do not have alternative text, meaning they may not be accessible to screen readers. This does not meet WCAG 2.1 AA - 1.1.1 Non-text Content.
Captions on videos are auto-generated and may not always be accurate. This does not meet WCAG 2.1 AA - 1.2.2 Captions (Pre-recorded).
No audio descriptions or transcripts are available for pre-recorded videos, making them inaccessible to users who are blind or visually impaired. This does not meet WCAG 2.1 AA - 1.2.5 Audio Description (Pre-recorded).
Some webpage elements do not provide clear information or relationships, which may affect users relying on assistive technology. This does not meet WCAG 2.1 AA - 1.3.1 Info and Relationships.
Most older PDF documents are not fully accessible to screen reader software.
Multiple pages contain contrast errors, making content difficult to read for visually impaired users. This does not meet WCAG 2.1 AA - 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum).
Some links are empty or redundant, which can create confusion for screen reader users. This does not meet WCAG 2.1 AA - 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context).
Some forms are missing labels, making them difficult to navigate for screen reader users. This does not meet WCAG 2.1 AA - 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions.
Some buttons do not have accessible names, making them difficult for assistive technologies to interpret. This does not meet WCAG 2.1 AA - 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.
Several pages contain empty headings or missing heading structures, affecting page navigation for screen readers. This does not meet WCAG 2.1 AA - 1.3.1 Info and Relationships.
Some embedded elements lack appropriate alternative text or descriptions, limiting accessibility.
Certain interactive elements do not provide adequate keyboard focus or navigation, affecting users who rely on keyboard-only access.

Feedback and contact information

If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:

Email: information@nks.kent.sch.uk
Phone: 01233 620045

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

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:

The Norton Knatchbull Helpdesk Team via email information@nks.kent.sch.uk or call 01233 620045

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

The Norton Knatchbull School is committed to making its websites accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Compliance status

This website is not compliant with the WCAG version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliance(s) [and/or] the following exemptions.

Non-accessible content

The content is non-accessible for the following reason(s):

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

Some images do not have alternative text, meaning they may not be accessible to screen readers. This does not meet WCAG 2.1 AA - 1.1.1 Non-text Content.
Captions on videos are auto-generated and may not always be accurate. This does not meet WCAG 2.1 AA - 1.2.2 Captions (Pre-recorded).
No audio descriptions or transcripts are available for pre-recorded videos, making them inaccessible to users who are blind or visually impaired. This does not meet WCAG 2.1 AA - 1.2.5 Audio Description (Pre-recorded).
Some webpage elements do not provide clear information or relationships, which may affect users relying on assistive technology. This does not meet WCAG 2.1 AA - 1.3.1 Info and Relationships.
Most older PDF documents are not fully accessible to screen reader software.
Multiple pages contain contrast errors, making content difficult to read for visually impaired users. This does not meet WCAG 2.1 AA - 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum).
Some links are empty or redundant, which can create confusion for screen reader users. This does not meet WCAG 2.1 AA - 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context).
Some forms are missing labels, making them difficult to navigate for screen reader users. This does not meet WCAG 2.1 AA - 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions.
Some buttons do not have accessible names, making them difficult for assistive technologies to interpret. This does not meet WCAG 2.1 AA - 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.
Several pages contain empty headings or missing heading structures, affecting page navigation for screen readers. This does not meet WCAG 2.1 AA - 1.3.1 Info and Relationships.
Some embedded elements lack appropriate alternative text or descriptions, limiting accessibility.
Certain interactive elements do not provide adequate keyboard focus or navigation, affecting users who rely on keyboard-only access.

Disproportionate burden

We have determined that there is disproportionate burden to meet all the requirements for the following reasons:

The content is not within the scope of the accessibility regulations

PDFs or other documents published before 23 September 2018 are out of scope of the regulations.
Pre-recorded audio and video published before 23 September 2020
Maps - but you’ll need to provide essential information in an accessible format like an address
Third party content that’s under someone else’s control if you did not pay for it or develop it yourself - for example, social media ‘like’ buttons
Content on intranets or extranets published before 23 September 2019 (unless you make a major revision after that date)

What we’re doing to improve accessibility

Regular Audits: We will conduct regular audits of our website to identify and address any accessibility issues. This helps us ensure that our website remains compliant with accessibility standards and provides a better experience for all users.
Staff Training: We provide ongoing training to our staff to ensure they are aware of accessibility best practices and can implement them effectively. This includes training on how to create accessible content and use assistive technologies.
User Feedback: We actively seek feedback from users to understand their accessibility needs and make improvements based on their suggestions. This helps us create a more inclusive and user-friendly website.
Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website by staying up-to-date with the latest accessibility guidelines and incorporating new technologies and techniques as they become available.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on the 18th February 2025. It was last reviewed on the 18th February 2025.

This website was last tested on the 17th February 2025. The test was carried out by Warp Design on behalf of The Norton Knatchbull School.

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