Accessibility Statement for www.sparsholt.ac.uk

Sparsholt College is committed to making its website accessible to all users, including those with disabilities, and to continually improving the user experience to align with relevant accessibility standards.

Measures to Support Accessibility

To enhance the accessibility of www.sparsholt.ac.uk, we:

  • Integrate accessibility goals within our mission and policies.
  • Ensure accessibility is a factor in our procurement practices.
  • Conduct regular assessments and improvements based on feedback.

Conformance Status/Known Accessibility Issues

The College works hard to ensure that we comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA. As such we work on a cycle of continuous improvement to provide for accessibility.

As part of our continuous improvement review, we are aware of and currently working to address the following improvements:

  • Back to Top Button: This button does not currently shift focus to the top of the page, which may impede navigation for keyboard users.
  • Homepage Sliders: These elements can trap focus, posing challenges for users relying on keyboard navigation.
  • Video Content in Sliders: Videos lack keyboard controls, which may affect those using keyboards for navigation.
  • Embedded Videos Without Closed Captions: Some embedded videos do not have closed captions, which may limit accessibility for users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
  • Colour Contrast on Some Buttons: Certain buttons do not meet colour contrast standards, potentially making them difficult to see.
  • Absence of ‘Skip to Main Content’ Link: The lack of a ‘skip to main content’ link may hinder navigation for assistive technology users.
  • PDF Documents: Certain PDFs are not fully accessible for screen reader users.
  • Alternative Text for Images: Some images lack descriptive alternative text, which is important for screen reader users.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome feedback to help improve the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, please contact us:

  • Email: marketing@sparsholt.ac.uk
  • Phone: 01962 776441

We aim to respond within five working days.

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

Our website is designed to be compatible with:

  • Modern browsers and assistive technologies on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

It may not be fully compatible with:

  • Browsers older than three major versions.
  • Mobile operating systems older than five years.

Technical Specifications

The accessibility of our website relies on the following technologies:

  • HTML
  • WAI-ARIA
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

Assessment Approach

We assess the accessibility of our website through self-evaluation and are committed to continuous improvement.

Formal complaints

For formal complaints regarding accessibility, please contact us through the details provided.


This statement was last updated on 5 November 2024.