Accessibility Statement

We are committed to ensuring our website is accessible to the widest possible audience, including individuals with disabilities. This statement outlines our efforts to improve accessibility and our compliance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Scope of this Accessibility Statement
This accessibility statement applies to the main website at [insert URL]. It covers all pages and services that are hosted on this domain and excludes third-party services not under our control.

Compliance Status
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below.

Non-Accessible Content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons:

• Text spacing – You cannot modify the line height or spacing of text in some areas. This fails WCAG 1.4.12 (Text Spacing).
• Multimedia – Some videos do not have captions, audio descriptions, or suitable alternatives. This fails WCAG 1.2.2 (Captions) and 1.2.3 (Audio Description or Media Alternative).
• PDFs – Not all PDFs published before 23 September 2018 are fully accessible to screen reader software. This fails WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships).
• Forms – Some forms are built using third-party software and may be difficult to navigate using just a keyboard. This fails WCAG 4.1.2 (Name, Role, Value).
• Contrast issues – Some text and labels do not contrast sufficiently with the background, failing WCAG 1.4.3 (Contrast – Minimum).
• Images without alt text – Some images lack appropriate alternative text, failing WCAG 1.1.1 (Non-text Content).

We are actively working on addressing these issues and are committed to improving our website’s accessibility.

Preparation of this Accessibility Statement
This statement was prepared on Thursday 17th October 2024, following an internal accessibility audit. The audit involved both manual and automated testing using tools.

Review of this Accessibility Statement
This statement was last reviewed on Thursday 17th October 2024 and will be updated annually or as significant changes to our website are made.

Feedback and Contact Information
We are always looking to improve the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any problems not listed on this page, or if you need content in a different format, such as an accessible PDF, large print, audio CD, or braille, please contact us at:

Email: marketing@preston.ac.uk
Phone: 01772 225000
Postal Address: Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St. Vincents Road, Preston, PR2 8UR

When you contact us, please provide:

• The web address (URL) of the content
• Your name and email address
• The format you require

Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility query, you can contact the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). They are responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

For more information, visit the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) or contact them directly for assistance.