Last Updated: 26 February 2025
Next Review Date: 16 October 2025
Scope of this Statement
This statement covers the main website of Sir George Monoux College at https://www.sgmc.ac.uk, including any subdomains within sgmc.ac.uk.
Our Commitment
We are committed to making our website accessible to all users, regardless of technology or ability. We continually seek to improve user experience and meet relevant accessibility standards.
Compliance Status
Our website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, due to the non-compliances and exemptions outlined below. While the site was initially built to meet WCAG 2.1, we acknowledge the legal requirement for WCAG 2.2 and are working towards full compliance.
How Accessible this Website Is
We know that some elements are not fully accessible:
- Colour contrast issues: Certain text and background colours may not meet WCAG 2.2 contrast criteria.
- Images: Some images may be missing suitable alternative text.
These issues are under review and will be addressed as a priority.
Feedback and Contact Information
If you need information on this website in a different format – such as accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording, or braille – please contact us:
- Email: info@sgmc.ac.uk
- Telephone: 020 8523 3544
We will consider your request and respond as soon as possible.
Reporting Accessibility Problems
We welcome your feedback on any accessibility issues not listed here. If you find a problem or believe we are not meeting accessibility requirements, please get in touch.
Enforcement Procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) enforces the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. If you are not happy with how we respond to your concerns, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
Content Not Within the Scope of the Regulations
Some material on our website (for example, third-party tools and older PDFs) may not be fully accessible. This content may be outside our direct control or exempt under the accessibility regulations.
What We’re Doing to Improve Accessibility
- Monthly Automated Checks: We perform monthly scans, followed by manual testing to confirm issues and track improvements.
- Fixing Colour Contrast: We are adjusting our colour palette to ensure text contrasts meet WCAG 2.2 standards.
- Staff Training: Our content editors receive ongoing training to maintain and enhance accessibility in all new content.
Preparation of this Statement
- Date of Preparation: 16 October 2024
- Last Reviewed: 26 February 2025