Accessibility Plan
At Chesswood Junior School the vision and mission both concentrate their focus on the words “Whole” and “All”. These words are expected to translate into sustained action to ensure every child and every family regardless of difference can take a full and active part in life at Chesswood Junior School – in order that they can Dream, Aspire, Achieve,
This Accessibility Plan is drawn up in compliance with current legislation and requirements as specified in Schedule 10, relating to Disability, of the Equality Act 2010. School Governors are accountable for ensuring the implementation, review and reporting of progress of the Accessibility Plan over a prescribed period.
The Equality Act 2010 replaced all existing equality legislation, including the Disability Discrimination Act. The effect of the law is the same as in the past, meaning that “schools cannot unlawfully discriminate against pupils because of sex, race, disability, religion or belief and sexual orientation”.
The Accessibility Plan is structured to complement and support the school’s Equality Objectives, and will similarly be published on the school website. We understand that the Local Authority will monitor the school’s activity under the Equality Act 2010 (and in particular Schedule 10 regarding Accessibility) and will advise upon the compliance with that duty.
Accessibility Feedback
As school leaders seek to update the accessibility plan we seek to gain feedback from our school community. The online form below seeks feedback on experiences and suggested improvement in four areas:
- Discriminatory attitudes
- A lack of accessible information
- Inaccessible environments
- Services that have not been designed to take account of the needs of disabled people.
In addition, we provide the opportunity for comment regarding any aspect of accessibility and disability equality ensuring we secure the widest possible response from our school community.
The form below may be completed in 5 mins depending on the responses provided. The form may be completed from this page or by following this LINK or QR code.
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Accessibility Feedback RequestThe letter opposite was circulated to the whole school community to request feedback to support our understanding of experiences of accessibility in four core areas. The online form also provides an open opportunity to raise any aspect in relation to disability access or equality to ensure we capture the widest feedback possible as the foundation for action. |
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Accessibility GuideThe accessibility guide below provides information on links to other associated or connected sources of information; our aims in this area; the latest feedback; established good practice and improvements secured in recent years. Click on the image opposite or follow this LINK to open the document. |
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Accessibility PlanThe accessibility plan sets out the current set of actions school leaders are taking to improve accessibility at Chesswood Junior School. Click on the image opposite or follow this LINK to open the document. |