Accessibility Statement
Accessibility Statement
This website is run by LIPA Sixth Form College and this statement applies to lipasixthformcollege.org (February 2025). We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
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Change colours, contrast levels and fonts using browser or device settings
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Zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen
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Navigate most of the website using a keyboard or speech recognition software
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Listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)
We've also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
Accessibility Features
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Responsive Design: Our website is designed to work on various devices and screen sizes, including desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones
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Keyboard Navigation: The website is navigable via keyboard to accommodate users who cannot use a mouse
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Text Readability: We use clear and legible fonts, sufficient colour contrast, and adjustable text size to enhance readability.
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Alternative Text: Images and graphics include descriptive alternative text where relevant to assist users with visual impairments
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Captioning and Transcripts: Multimedia content, such as videos, includes captions or transcripts where applicable
Non-compliant content
We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:
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Most older PDF documents are not fully accessible to screen reader software
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Embedded Google Maps are not accessible within the site
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Some images uploaded in the past do not have alternative text - we are working to rectify these
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Some video content does not include frame titles, captioning and transcriptions. If these are lacking on a video, we will rectify this as soon as we are notified
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Links should all include descriptive text. If we are notified of missing description text, we will rectify this as soon as possible.
Ongoing Efforts
We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website by:
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Screen reader compatibility: whilst our website has been built including functionality that works with screen readers, we may need to make some improvements by working with our website provider.
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Regular audits and user testing: We commit to annual audits and user testing.
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User feedback: We will incorporate feedback from users to enhance accessibility.
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Keeping up-to-date: We will endeavour to keep up to date with evolving accessibility standards and best practices.
Third-Party Content
While we aim to ensure all content on our website is accessible, some third-party materials or linked resources may not fully meet accessibility standards.
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).
Technical information about this website's accessibility
LIPA Sixth Form College 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
The website is partially exempt with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard due to the exemptions and non compliances listed above.
Need Assistance?
If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions to improve your experience, please contact us:
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Phone: 0151 330 3232
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Mailing Address: 41 Upper Duke Street, Liverpool L1 9DY
When reporting an issue, please include:
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The webpage or feature you experienced difficulties with.
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Your contact information (optional, if you would like a response).
Commitment to Improvement
LIPA Sixth Form College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing an accessible online experience for all members of our community. Your feedback is essential in helping us achieve this goal.
This statement was first prepared on 3 February 2025. It was prepared by testing against a representative sample of pages.
This statement was last updated on 3 February 2025.