Accessibility

Standards and Compliance

The site has been designed to comply with W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, to a minimum level of Priority 1, higher where possible. The site validates as XHTML 1.0 Transitional and conforms to web standards.

Access Key

"Access keys" have been included to assist users with disabilities when navigating their way through the site. They provide quick and easy access to common pages without the need for a mouse.

Windows based computers
Pressing "ALT" and the access key will give focus to that specific link on the page. If you press return, you will then be taken to that page

Macintosh based computers
Pressing "CTRL" and the access key will automatically send you to that specific page

The access keys used on this site are:
1 = Home page
2 = Pre-School
3 = Primary
4 = Secondary
5 = 16 +
6 = Parent's section
7 = Teacher's section
8 = Site map
9 = Translate
0 = Accessibility
c = Contact

Font Size

Visitors to the site may like to alter the size at which text is displayed. To do this, you will need to adjust your browser settings.

In Internet Explorer, go to the View menu, select Text Size and then select Larger/Largest etc.

If you are using Netscape/Mozilla/Opera, go to the View menu and select Text Zoom.

If you have a mouse with a roller wheel, you can change the size of the text by holding down the 'Ctrl' key and scrolling the mouse wheel.

Changing colours

Changing the site's background colour can be particularly useful for users who rely on magnification technology as white can produce an uncomfortable glare. It is also possible to change the colour of body text on the site. Both can be achieved by changing preferences in your browser:

If you use Microsoft Internet Explorer, go to the Tools menu, select Internet Options, select Colours and make changes to text and background colours in the Colours panel.

If you use Netscape Navigator, go to the Edit menu, select Preferences, open the Appearance menu and select Colours. You can set the colour of text and background from here.

The site is best viewed at 1024x768 screen resolution.