This website is run by Summerseat Methodist Primary School, part of Epworth Education Trust, and this statement applies to www.summerseatmethodistprimary.co.uk.

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. That means you should be able to:

• change colours, contrast levels, and fonts using your browser or device settings
• zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen
• navigate most of the website using a keyboard or speech recognition software
• listen to most of the website using a screen reader, including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver

We have also made the website text as straightforward as possible to understand.

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

mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk

Accessibility features

Responsive design

Our website is designed to work across a range of devices and screen sizes, including desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones.

Keyboard navigation

The website can be navigated using a keyboard, to support users who cannot use a mouse.

Text readability

We use clear, legible fonts with sufficient colour contrast and adjustable text size to support readability.

Alternative text

We aim to include descriptive alternative text for images and graphics to assist users with visual impairments. If you find an image without a text alternative, please let us know and we will address it.

Video

We aim to include frame titles, captions, and transcriptions for video content where needed. If you find a video without these, please let us know.

Links

We aim to ensure all links are descriptive and clearly indicate their destination. If you find a link that is unclear, please contact us.

Third-party content

Some third-party materials or linked resources may not fully meet accessibility standards. Please contact us if you have difficulties accessing any external content.

Non-compliant content

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

• Most older PDF documents are not fully accessible to screen reader software.
• Embedded Google Maps are not accessible within the site.
• Some images may not have a text alternative. We will rectify this if notified. This fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criteria.
• Some videos may not have frame titles, captions, or transcriptions. We will rectify this if notified. This fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criteria.
• Some links may not be sufficiently descriptive. We will rectify this if notified. This fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criteria.
• Some tables may not have defined headings. We will rectify this if notified. This fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criteria.
• Some text may not meet the required colour contrast ratio. We will rectify this if notified. This fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criteria.

Ongoing efforts

We are working to improve the accessibility of our website by:

• Working with our website provider, Juniper Education, to maintain and improve screen reader compatibility.
• Carrying out annual self-assessments against WCAG 2.2 AA criteria.
• Acting on user feedback to address accessibility issues as they are identified.
• Keeping up to date with accessibility standards and best practice.

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. If you are not satisfied with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS):

equalityadvisoryservice.com

Technical information about this website's accessibility

Summerseat Methodist Primary School is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Compliance status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 AA standard, due to the school exemption and non-compliances listed above.

Primary and secondary schools and nurseries are partially exempt from the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018, except for content people need in order to use their services — for example, a form that lets you outline school meal preferences.

Need assistance?

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

Email: office@summerseat.epworthtrust.org.uk

Phone: 01706 823 427

Mailing address: Rowlands Road, Summerseat, Bury, BL9 5NF

When reporting an issue, please include the webpage or feature you experienced difficulties with, and your contact details if you would like a response.

Our commitment to improvement

Summerseat Methodist Primary School values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing an accessible online experience for all members of our community. Your feedback helps us achieve this.

This statement was first prepared on 11th March 2026. It was prepared by way of a self-assessment carried out by the school.

This statement was last updated on 11th March 2026.