Accessibility policy
OUR COMMITMENT
Spokes Education is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of ability or technology.
As a service provider under the Equality Act 2010, we recognise our duty to make reasonable adjustments to avoid substantial disadvantage to disabled users. We aim to meet recognised accessibility standards and continuously improve user experience.
ACCESSIBILITY STANDARD
Our website has been tested against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standard.
WCAG 2.1 AA is an internationally recognised benchmark for digital accessibility and covers areas including:
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Keyboard navigation
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Screen reader compatibility
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Colour contrast
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Text resizing
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Logical structure and semantic markup
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Clear form labelling
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Avoidance of content that causes seizures or physical reactions
We aim to maintain compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA across all pages.
ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES
Our website includes:
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Semantic HTML structure for assistive technologies
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Full keyboard operability
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Descriptive alternative text for meaningful images
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Accessible link text
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Appropriate heading hierarchy
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Sufficient colour contrast
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Responsive design for zoom and mobile access
We do not rely on automated overlays or third-party accessibility widgets.
LIMITATIONS
We strive for full compliance; however, accessibility is an ongoing process. If any content does not meet expected standards, we are committed to addressing it promptly.
THIRD PARTIES
Our website includes embedded Vimeo videos. These are configured to minimise tracking and activate only when a user chooses to play them.
We do not control the accessibility of external websites or platforms linked from our site.
FEEDBACK AND CONTENT
If you experience any difficulty accessing content on our website, please get in touch through our contact page.
When contacting us, please describe:
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The page URL
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The issue encountered
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The assistive technology used (if applicable)
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Accessibility is an ongoing commitment. We review our website periodically and test updates to maintain alignment with recognised standards.
POLICY UPDATES
This policy may be updated to reflect improvements or changes in legal requirements. The most recent version will always be available to access on our website.