Al-Furqaan Prep School is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, including pupils, parents, carers, staff, prospective families, and members of the wider community. We recognise our responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable adjustments so that disabled users are not placed at a substantial disadvantage when accessing our online information.

This accessibility statement applies to the Al-Furqaan Prep School website.

We aim to make our website as accessible and usable as possible. This means we seek to ensure that users can:

• Adjust colours, contrast levels, and fonts using browser or device settings
• Zoom in up to 400% without loss of content or functionality
• Navigate most of the website using a keyboard
• Access content using screen reader software
• Read clear, well-structured, and straightforward text

We aim to present information in a way that is clear, inclusive, and appropriate for families.

This approach supports our wider commitments set out in our Equality, SEND, and Safeguarding Policies.

Our website aims to conform, where reasonably practicable, to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines support accessibility by ensuring that content is:

• Perceivable: information can be perceived by all users
• Operable: users can navigate and interact with the website
• Understandable: information and functionality are clear and predictable
• Robust: content works with a range of browsers, devices, and assistive technologies

To support accessibility, our website includes:

• Responsive design suitable for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
• Clear navigation and consistent page layouts
• Appropriate use of headings and page structure
• Keyboard navigation support
• Sufficient colour contrast for readability
• Alternative text for images where appropriate

Where multimedia content is used, we aim to provide captions or transcripts where reasonably achievable.

If you require any information from our website in an alternative format (such as large print, accessible PDF, or audio), or need assistance accessing any part of the site, we are happy to help and will make reasonable adjustments where possible.

This includes parents, carers, and pupils where appropriate.

Our website may contain links to third-party content or services. While we aim to use reputable and accessible providers, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of external websites. Please contact us if you experience any difficulties so that we can assist where possible.

If you experience any difficulties accessing content, or wish to report an accessibility issue, please contact us:

Email: info@alfurqaanschool.org
Telephone: 01924 453 661
Postal Address: Al-Furqaan Prep School, Drill Hall House, Bath Street, Dewsbury, WF13 2JR

When contacting us, please include:

• The webpage or feature you are having difficulty with
• A brief description of the issue

We aim to respond to accessibility enquiries promptly and work towards an appropriate solution.

Accessibility is an ongoing consideration for Al-Furqaan Prep School. We will:

• Review this statement periodically
• Monitor website content for accessibility issues
• Take feedback into account when making improvements
• Continue to consider accessibility as part of website updates and development

Accessibility considerations form part of our wider approach to inclusion and pastoral care.