Accessibility statement
The team behind this web site hope that you find it easy to use.
If you have problems, or would like to make any suggestions to improve the site from an accessibility point of view, please get in touch with us.
Please contact Chris or Liz on the numbers below:
Chris Lear 01543 308779
Liz Thatcher 01543 308781
Accessibility
We are committed to providing websites that are usable and accessible to everyone. We actively work to ensure that its websites are practical, helpful and available to people of all abilities.
We aim to conform to British Standard (BS) 8878 Web Accessibility Code of Practice from the British Standards Institution (BSI).
We have made every effort to ensure this web site is easily readable using 'plain english'. In addition, we have ensured that the design of this web site is not an obstacle to its usability and readability.
The 'Text Only' option provides a plain text alternative to every page on this web site. In addition, we always try to make sure any features that use Javascript are usable without scripting turned on, to ensure that all browsing media and devices are able to access the information on this site with ease.
The site is also designed to be easily printable - providing a simple, text based output onto paper.
If you have any difficulty using the internet or have any accessibility issues, we hope the following information is useful.
If you need help getting started online
- Getting started with the internet (BBC WebWise)
Find a free internet training course near you
- UK online centres offer free computer and internet training across the country.
If you don't have regular access to an internet connection
If you find a keyboard or mouse hard to use
- Find out how to make your mouse easier to use (BBC My Web)
- Find out how to use your keyboard to control your mouse (BBC My Web)
- Find out about alternatives to a keyboard and mouse (BBC My Web)
If you can't see very well
- Learn how to increase the size of the text in your web browser (BBC My Web)
- Learn how to change text and background colours to make them easier to read (BBC My Web)
- Learn how to magnify your screen (BBC My Web)
If you are blind
- Find out about screen readers and talking browsers (BBC My Web)
