Website accessibility statement

Our Commitment

The University of Birmingham is committed to ensuring that the Day Nurseries website (https://daynurseries.bham.ac.uk/) is accessible to as many people as possible. Everyone should be able to use our site regardless of ability, technology, or environment. We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard.

How You Should Be Able to Use This Website

Visitors should be able to:

• Change colours, contrast levels, and fonts using browser or device settings
• Zoom in up to 300% without text spilling off the screen
• Navigate most of the website using a keyboard
• Navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
• Listen to most of the website using a screen reader
• Access clear headings, structured content, and consistent navigation
• Use the site on mobile, tablet, and desktop devices

We have designed the site to be simple, readable, and easy to navigate, with clear language and minimal clutter.

How Accessible the Website Is

We know that some parts of the website may not be fully accessible:

• Some images may not yet have complete alternative text
• Some text may not have sufficient colour contrast
• Some older PDF or downloadable documents may not be fully accessible
• Embedded media (e.g., videos) may not always include captions or transcripts
• Certain interactive elements may not be fully optimised for screen readers

We are actively reviewing and improving these areas.

Technical Information About This Website’s Accessibility

This website is partially compliant with the WCAG 2.2 AA standard due to the non‑compliances listed above. We are working to resolve these issues as part of ongoing development.

Reporting Accessibility Problems

If you encounter any accessibility issues or need information in a different format (such as accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording, or braille), please contact us on [email protected]

We aim to respond within 5 working days.

Escalation Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the University of Birmingham’s central accessibility team or follow the University’s formal complaints process. You may also contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) for further guidance.

What We Are Doing to Improve Accessibility

We are committed to continuous improvement. Our current actions include:

• Reviewing and updating alternative text for images
• Improving colour contrast across the site
• Ensuring new content meets WCAG 2.2 AA standards
• Training staff on accessible content creation
• Replacing or remediating older documents
• Enhancing keyboard and screen‑reader navigation

We review accessibility on an ongoing basis and update this statement annually.

Preparation of This Accessibility Statement

This statement was prepared on 4 February 2026. It was last reviewed on 27 February 2026. The website is tested regularly using automated tools and manual checks.