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Accessibility Statement

 

Bishop Auckland College 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 www.bacoll.ac.uk.

 

This website is run by Bishop Auckland College. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:

  • Change colours, contrast levels, and fonts
  • 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.

 

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

ReciteMe is also used to further enhance the website’s accessbility.

 

Compliance Status

 

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.

 

Non-Accessible content

 

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons:

 

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations.

 

WCAG Guideline: 1.4.3 – Contrast (Minimum)

In some places, text is placed over images or bright colours and does not have enough contrast to be easily readable by users with visual impairments.

WCAG Guideline: 1.3.1 – Info and Relationships
Form fields must have programmatically associated labels so that assistive technologies (like screen readers) can identify and convey the right information to the user.

WCAG Guideline: 3.3.2 – Labels or Instructions
Where input is required, users must be provided with clear labels or instructions, ensuring they understand how to complete the form successfully.

 

Preparation of this accessibility statement

 

This statement was prepared on 4th of July 2025.

 

This statement was last reviewed on the 4th of July 2025. The test was carried out by self-assessment and AXE tools through a third party assessor.

 

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:

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

 

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).