Prepared 31 January 2025 

Last updated: 16 March 2026 

1. Introduction 

Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to ensuring that our websites are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We want everyone to be able to access information easily and without barriers. 

We recognise that some areas of our websites do not currently meet full accessibility standards. As part of our ongoing accessibility plan, we are working to improve usability and meet the latest accessibility standards. 

Our goal is to achieve full compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA standards through a complete website rebuild. In the meantime, we are making regular improvements to enhance the experience for all users. 

We are committed to: 

• Making our websites easier to use for everyone. 

• Removing barriers that prevent access. 

• Acting on feedback and making adjustments where needed. 

2. Compliance Status 

Our websites are partially compliant with the  Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA standards. We are working towards full compliance with  WCAG 2.2 AA  as part of our ongoing improvement plan. 

3. Known Accessibility Issues 

We are aware that some parts of our websites are not fully accessible. The main issues include: 

• Images: Do not have alternative text for screen readers. 

• Colour Contrast: Some text does not have enough contrast with the background. 

• Keyboard Navigation: Some features cannot be used without a mouse. 

• Videos: Do not have captions or transcripts. 

• Forms: Some labels and error messages are unclear or not fully accessible. 

• PDF documents: Some need to be archived and some need to be re-uploaded in an accessible format. 

We are addressing these issues through planned improvements. 

4. Accessibility Improvement Plan 

We recognise that our existing websites have technical limitations. However, we are committed to making improvements, including: 

• Building new, fully accessible websites: Our new websites will be designed to meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards. 

• Updating existing sites: While the current websites are not being redeveloped, we are fixing accessibility issues where possible. 

• Regular accessibility testing: We manually check for issues and make improvements where we can. 

• Training for staff: We ensure that new content added to our websites follows accessibility guidelines. 

• Using an accessibility checklist: This helps us ensure that updates consistently meet accessibility standards. 

5. Reporting Accessibility Issues 

We welcome feedback to help us improve accessibility. If you have difficulty using our websites or need information in a different format, such as an accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording, or braille, please contact us: 

Email: metmarketing@maidenerleghtrust.org 
Phone: 0118 929 6020 

We will respond within seven working days. 

6. Enforcement Procedure 

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) for further help: 

Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) – Visit Website 

7. Technical Information About This Website’s Accessibility 

Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to making its websites accessible, in accordance with the  Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. 

Compliance Status 

Our websites are partially compliant with  WCAG 2.1 AA, and we are working towards full  WCAG 2.2 AA  compliance. 

Non-Accessible Content 

Some areas of our websites do not fully meet accessibility standards. These include: 

• Hyperlinks on coloured backgrounds: Some links do not have enough contrast. 

• Screen reader compatibility: Some forms and interactive elements do not work fully with screen readers. 

• Navigation: Some sections are difficult to use with a keyboard. 

We are making changes to address these issues. 

8. What We Are Doing to Improve Accessibility 

We are taking steps to improve accessibility, including: 

• Fixing colour contrast issues to improve readability. 

• Adding alternative text to images. 

• Ensuring all interactive elements can be used with a keyboard. 

• Providing captions and transcripts for videos. 

• Adding Alt Text to images. 

• Improving form labels and instructions. 

• Increasing font sizes throughout the organisation as and when document reviews take place. 

9. Improvements since the last update 

Additional Steps Taken to Improve Accessibility between 24 June 2025: 

• Launched a programme to increase font sizes across the organisation. 

• Provided accessible email signatures to all staff. 

• Delivered a programme of website training for relevant staff at 4 of our schools covering accessibility information.  (This is still work in progress with a view to all schools having received the training before the next review in November.) 

• New website development plan in progress. 

• Review of PDF accessibility in progress. 

10. Review and Updates 

This statement was prepared on 31 January 2025 and was updated on 17 February, 24 June 2025 and 16 March 2026.  It will be reviewed regularly to reflect ongoing improvements. 

Website testing: We regularly check our websites for accessibility issues. 
Testing process:  We conduct internal audits and external reviews as part of our redevelopment. 
Next review date: 16 August 2026 or earlier if significant improvements are made.