Under the Equality Act, every school must have an Accessibility Plan that is: • published • reviewed at least every three years • focused on removing barriers for disabled pupils. An up‑to‑date Accessibility Plan is now even more important because the reforms place inclusion at the heart of school policy. Based on statutory guidance, a valid Accessibility Plan must include actions to: 1. Improve access to the curriculum - This includes ensuring lessons, teaching strategies a

Yesterday, the government released its long‑awaited Schools White Paper outlining sweeping reforms to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system

When parents, students, and staff visit a school’s website, they expect clear, inclusive communication. While many schools already have an Accessibility Plan —a legal requirement under the Equality Act 2010—few realise the importance of publishing an Accessibility Statement online. These two documents serve different purposes, and understanding the distinction is key. What Is an Accessibility Statement? An Accessibility Statement is a short, clear declaration on your website

Under the Equality Act 2010, all schools have a statutory duty to prepare and publish an Accessibility Plan.

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In today’s education landscape, accessibility isn’t just a legal requirement—it’s a moral and operational imperative. Schools serve diverse communities, and ensuring that every student, parent, and staff member can access information in a format that works for them is central to equity, engagement, and compliance. Accessible websites 🧭 Legal and Ethical Foundations Under the Equality Act 2010, schools are legally required to make reasonable adjustments for disabled individua

Creating an inclusive school environment doesn’t always require funding — it starts with awareness and intent. Many reasonable adjustments that support disabled pupils, staff, and visitors are simple, free, and immediately actionable. Yet they’re often overlooked. Here are practical, zero-cost adjustments that schools can implement right now to meet Equality Act duties and foster a culture of inclusion: • Untie emergency alarm cords: These must hang freely to the floor, not

The Government is proposing a significant overhaul of the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in England, with plans...