Our Single Equality Statement

The Learning for Life Trust is an equal opportunities employer and promotes an environment that is free from discrimination.

We:

  • Treat those working and governing in our school community fairly without discrimination;
  • Adhere to current equalities legislation;
  • Provide a working environment free from discrimination, harassment and any form of bullying and victimisation.

The Learning for Life Trust is committed to building a diverse workforce and values staff contributions. We welcome our general duty under the Equality Act 2010 to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination; to advance equality of opportunity; and to foster good relations.

The Learning for Life Trust promotes equality in respect of:

  • Age
  • Sexual orientation
  • Disability             
  • Race (nationality; ethnic or national origin)
  • Pregnancy and maternity             
  • Marital Status including civil partnership
  • Gender (including gender reassignment)              
  • Religion or belief
  • Domestic/Carer circumstances/responsibilities  
  • Trade union membership

We also welcome our specific duties to publish information about our school population; to explain how we have due regard for equality; and to publish equality objectives which show how we plan to tackle particular inequalities or disadvantages.

Meeting our duties to promote community cohesion, moral, social and cultural development of pupils, also supports how we meet the needs of different groups of pupils and how we foster good relations.

Any breaches of this commitment should be reported to the Headteacher at Academy level and CEO at Trust level who will undertake a full investigation or delegate this to another designated member of staff.

Equality & Accessibility

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School Contacts

If you have any questions or would like to discuss any aspects of our Equality Policy or Action Plan further please speak to Mr. C. Steele (Headteacher) or Mr. J. Gale (Head of School).

Accessibility Statement

Fairfield Primary School is committed to ensuring our website is accessible to all users, regardless of technology or ability. We strive to provide an inclusive and user-friendly experience for everyone visiting our site.

Accessibility Standards

Our website is designed to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, at Level AA. These guidelines ensure that digital content is:

  • Perceivable: Information and user interface components are presented in ways that all users can perceive.
  • Operable: Interface and navigation are operable by all users.
  • Understandable: Information and operation of the interface are understandable.
  • Robust: Content can be reliably interpreted by a wide range of user agents, including assistive technologies.

Accessibility Features and Tools

To improve accessibility, our website includes:

  • Text alternatives for non-text content (e.g., images, videos).
  • Logical and consistent navigation structures.
  • Keyboard navigation support.
  • Adjustable font sizes for improved readability.
  • Proper use of headings and landmarks to structure content.
  • Contrast ratios that enhance readability for users with visual impairments.

We also use the UserWay accessibility widget, a tool designed to enhance accessibility across our website. The widget provides features such as:

  • Screen reader enhancements.
  • Keyboard navigation adjustments.
  • Color contrast adjustments.
  • Text size and spacing options.
  • Focus and highlight tools.

You can activate the UserWay widget by clicking on the accessibility icon in the corner of any page. This tool allows visitors to customize their experience to suit their individual needs.

Ongoing Improvement

We are dedicated to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. We regularly review and update content and features to address evolving standards and user feedback.

Reporting Accessibility Issues

If you experience any difficulty accessing any part of our website, or if you have suggestions for improving accessibility, please contact us:

Email: admin@fairfieldprimary.co.uk 

Phone: (01900) 821133 

Postal Address: Fairfield Primary School, Gallowbarrow, Cockermouth, CA13 0QR.

We aim to respond to accessibility issues and provide solutions promptly.

Third-Party Content

Our website may contain links to third-party content or services. While we strive to ensure external content is accessible, we cannot guarantee compliance with accessibility standards for these resources.