This website is run by South Devon College. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website, and we are committed to meeting the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard where possible.
This means users should be able to:
• change colours, contrast levels and fonts using browser or device settings
• zoom in up to 400% without text or content spilling off the screen
• navigate most of the website using a keyboard or speech recognition software
• listen to most of the website using a screen reader, including recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver
Our goal is to support access to our content and services for people who require additional access support or use assistive technology.
At this stage of our accessibility journey, this website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-accessible content listed below.
The latest scan used to populate this statement identified Level A and Level AA issues that need to be reviewed and fixed. The scan also identified Level AAA issues. Level AAA is beyond the stated WCAG 2.2 AA compliance target, but these findings may still be considered as part of ongoing accessibility improvements.
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons. These items have been taken from the Recite Me accessibility scan completed on 17 August 2026.
| Issue area | WCAG criterion | Scan finding | Planned action |
| Reflow and zoom | WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA) | Some images cause overflow when the page is zoomed to 400%. | Review the affected images and page layouts so content reflows correctly at 400% zoom without loss of information or functionality. |
| Information and relationships | WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A) | A DIV is styled to look like a heading but does not use a heading element. The scan example references the “Paignton Campus” title. | Replace visual-only headings with semantic heading markup where the text is intended to act as a heading. |
| Name, role and value | WCAG 2.2 success criterion 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A) | An iframe element requires a non-empty title attribute that identifies the frame. | Add clear, descriptive iframe title attributes so assistive technology users can understand each frame’s purpose. |
| Page structure / link placement | WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA) | The scan reports that link elements can only be located in the head section of the document. | Ask the web developer to review the reported HTML output and move or correct any incorrectly placed link elements. |
We are not currently claiming any disproportionate burden exemptions. However, some content provided by third-party services, such as video players and maps, may not be fully accessible because it is outside the direct control of South Devon College.
• pre-recorded audio and video published before 23 September 2020
• live audio and video, unless a live video is kept on the website for more than 14 days, in which case it may be considered pre-recorded video
• PDFs or other documents published before 23 September 2018, unless users need them to use a service, for example a form that lets someone apply for a course
• maps
• third-party content that is outside the control of South Devon College
We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page, or think we are not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us.
If you need information on this website in a different format, such as accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille, or if you have a related query or request, please contact:
• Email: [email protected]
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within a reasonable time frame.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
If you are not happy with how we respond to your feedback, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
Our accessibility journey is continuing. We are dedicated to the ongoing improvement of our website and digital services so that users can access information and complete key tasks as easily as possible.
Following the August 2026 scan, we will review the issues identified, prioritise Level A and Level AA fixes, and update this statement as relevant changes are made.
This statement was prepared on 17 August 2026. It was last reviewed on 17 August 2026.
This website was scanned using the Recite Me Accessibility Checker on 17 August 2026 at 12:37pm. The scan reviewed the website against WCAG 2.2 success criteria and identified issues across Level A, Level AA and Level AAA.
This website’s accessibility will be reviewed on a regular basis and this accessibility statement will be updated with relevant changes.
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