Horsforth Newlaithes 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.
This accessibility statement applies to the Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School website.
We want as many people as possible to be able to use our website. This means that users should be able to:
- change colours, contrast levels and fonts using browser or device settings;
- zoom in without text becoming difficult to read or navigate;
- navigate the website using a keyboard;
- use the website with commonly used screen-reading software;
- understand the website content, which we aim to make clear and straightforward.
Advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability is available from AbilityNet.
How accessible this website is
We have designed our website with accessibility in mind and continue to review its content and functionality.
We are aware that some documents, particularly older PDF files, may not be fully accessible to people using assistive technology. We are working to improve the accessibility of documents as they are reviewed and updated.
Some content or functionality provided by third-party services may also be outside our direct control.
Feedback and contact information
If you find an accessibility problem with this website, or think we are not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us:
Email: hello@stf.newlaithes.co.uk
We welcome feedback and will use it to help us improve the accessibility of our website.
If you need information published on this website in a different format, such as an accessible PDF, large print or another accessible format, please contact us using the email address above.
We will consider your request and respond as soon as reasonably possible.
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, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
Horsforth Newlaithes 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 non-compliances and exemptions listed below.
Non-accessible content
Some PDF documents published on the website may not fully meet accessibility requirements. This may include documents originally created before the current website was developed or documents supplied to the school by third parties.
Where an accessible version of a document is required, please contact us at hello@stf.newlaithes.co.uk and we will provide the information in an appropriate alternative format wherever reasonably possible.
We will continue to improve the accessibility of documents when they are reviewed, replaced or newly published.
Content that is not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
Some third-party content that is neither funded nor developed by Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School and is not under our control may be exempt from the accessibility regulations.
What we are doing to improve accessibility
Accessibility is considered as part of the ongoing development and maintenance of our website.
We will:
- consider accessibility when creating new website content;
- improve or replace inaccessible documents when they are reviewed;
- respond to accessibility issues identified by users;
- periodically review the website against current accessibility standards.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 28 August 2026.
The website was self-assessed by Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School as part of the development of the school’s new website, with reference to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard.
This statement will be reviewed at least annually and following significant changes to the website.