Accessibility Policy

1. Our commitment

Golden Rose Sewing School is committed to making our website and online learning resources accessible to as many people as possible. We aim to provide an inclusive digital experience that supports visitors with a wide range of abilities, access needs, and technologies.

We strive to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA and follow the principles of the Equality Act 2010.

2. How we support accessibility

We have implemented the following measures across our website:

• Clear, consistent navigation and page structure

• Logical heading hierarchy

• Alt text for images and graphics

• High‑contrast colour palette aligned with our brand

• Keyboard‑accessible menus and buttons

• Responsive design for mobile, tablet, and desktop

• Descriptive link text

• Avoidance of flashing or distracting content

• Simple, readable language wherever possible

We regularly review our site to identify and fix accessibility issues.

3. Technical standards

This website aims to conform to:

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA

• Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations (as best practice guidance)

• Equality Act 2010 reasonable‑adjustment principles

Although we are a private training provider, we follow these standards to ensure our content is accessible and inclusive.

4. Known limitations

We are aware that some parts of our website may not fully meet accessibility standards:

• Some older images may not yet have complete alt text

• Certain PDF documents may not be fully screen‑reader compatible

• Third‑party widgets (e.g., booking tools, payment processors) may not offer full keyboard navigation

• Occasional videos may not yet have captions or transcripts

We are actively working to improve these areas.

5. Ongoing improvements

We review our website at least twice per year and whenever new content is added. Improvements include:

• Updating alt text and captions

• Ensuring new PDFs are accessible

• Testing pages with screen‑reader tools

• Checking colour contrast and readability

• Reviewing third‑party integrations for accessibility updates

6. Feedback and reporting issues

We welcome feedback from users who experience accessibility barriers. If you encounter a problem or need information in a different format, please contact us:

Email: sarah@goldenrosesewingschool.co.uk

Phone: 07542548116

Address: Golden Rose Sewing School, Chapel‑en‑le‑Frith, Derbyshire

We aim to respond within 5 working days.

7. Alternative formats

We can provide course information, policies, and essential documents in alternative formats upon request, including:

• Large print

• Plain‑text versions

• Audio description

• Printed copies

• Simplified summaries

8. Third‑party content

Our website may link to or embed content from third‑party providers. We cannot guarantee the accessibility of these external services, but we choose providers who demonstrate good accessibility practices wherever possible.