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Accessibility Statement

Website Accessibility Statement

 

This website is run by Pear Tree Community Junior School and this statement applies to https://www.peartreej.derby.sch.uk 26 June 2026. 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 using browser or device settings

  • zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen

  • navigate most of the website using a keyboard or speech recognition software

  • 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

We are committed to ensuring our website is accessible to all users and have taken the following steps to support accessibility:

  • Keyboard navigation for core website content.
  • Clear page structure with navigation menus and headings.
  • Ability to use browser zoom functions.
  • High Visibility Version available for users requiring increased contrast.
  • Google Translate option is available for users who require translation support. (Note: this is a convenience feature rather than a WCAG accessibility feature.)


Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

 

School exemption

 

  • primary and secondary schools or nurseries - except for the content people need in order to use their services, for example a form that lets you outline school meal preferences.

Non-compliant content

We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:

  • Some older PDF and Word documents may not be fully accessible to screen reader users.
  • Some historical documents may not contain fully accessible heading structures, reading order or alternative text.
  • Some images within older website content may not have suitable alternative text.
  • Embedded third-party content, including Google Maps, may not be fully accessible to all users.
  • Some third-party systems and services linked from the website may not be fully compliant with WCAG 2.2 and are outside the school's direct control.
  • Some downloadable documents supplied by external organisations may not meet accessibility requirements.
  • Some older content published before September 2018 may not be fully accessible and is exempt under the accessibility regulations. 

Ongoing Efforts

We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website by:

  • Regularly reviewing website content for accessibility issues.
  • Ensuring newly published content is created with accessibility in mind.
  • Working with our website provider to address any identified accessibility concerns.
  • Reviewing documents before publication and replacing inaccessible documents where practical.
  • Considering accessibility when implementing new website features and functionality.
  • Incorporating feedback received from website users.
  • Keeping up to date with accessibility standards, guidance and best practice.

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. We encourage you to contact us if you have difficulties accessing external content.

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

Pear Tree Community Junior School 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:

  • Email: admin@peartreej.derby.sch.uk

  • Phone: 01332 760610

  • Mailing Address: Pear Tree Community Junior School, Pear Tree Street, Pear Tree, Derby DE23 8PN

When reporting an issue, please include:

  • The webpage or feature you experienced difficulties with.

  • Your contact information (optional, if you would like a response).

Commitment to Improvement

Pear Tree Community Junior School 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 26th June 2026. It was prepared after a new website was completed by our website provider in June 2026.

This statement was last updated on 26 June 2026.

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