Accessibility Statement
Committed to improving the accessibility
City of Bristol College is committed to improving the accessibility of this website. We will regularly review its accessibility and use findings from accessibility testing and feedback from users to identify and prioritise improvements.
We will work with our website development agency through our ongoing website improvement programme to address identified technical accessibility issues. We will also review options for ongoing accessibility monitoring and periodic assessment and update this accessibility statement as further issues are identified and resolved. Our website has been designed and developed with accessibility in mind and follows recognised web accessibility standards, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Our approach to accessibility
Our new website has been developed using the latest version of WordPress in partnership with our digital agency, We Are Smile.
Accessibility has been considered throughout the design, development and content creation process. We aim to ensure that our website can be used effectively by people with a wide range of access needs, including people who:
- use a keyboard rather than a mouse
- use screen readers or other assistive technologies
- need to zoom or magnify content
- have visual, hearing, physical or cognitive disabilities
- use speech recognition or other alternative methods of interacting with a computer or mobile device.
We aim to make our content clear, consistent and easy to understand, while ensuring that the structure and functionality of the website support accessible use.
This accessibility statement applies to www.cityofbristol.ac.uk
Accessibility features
We have designed the website to support accessibility in a number of ways, including:
Navigation
We aim to provide clear, consistent navigation throughout the website. Content is structured using appropriate headings and other semantic elements to help users understand and navigate each page.
The website is designed to support keyboard navigation and visible keyboard focus.
Images
We aim to provide meaningful alternative text for informative images. Images that are purely decorative are intended to be identified appropriately so that they do not create unnecessary barriers for people using screen readers.
Links
We aim to use clear and descriptive link text so that users can understand the purpose of a link, including when links are accessed out of context.
Colour and contrast
We have considered colour contrast and the use of colour throughout the website to help ensure that information remains accessible to users with visual impairments or colour vision deficiencies.
Text and page structure
We aim to use clear language, appropriate heading structures and consistent page layouts to make our content easier to read and navigate.
Zoom and responsive design
The website has been designed to work across different screen sizes and devices. Content should remain usable when users increase the size of text or zoom into a page.
Assistive technology
We aim to ensure that the website works with commonly used assistive technologies, including screen readers and keyboard navigation.
Documents and other content
We publish documents in a range of formats, including PDF and Microsoft Office formats.
We aim to ensure that new documents are created and published in an accessible format wherever possible. Where you are unable to access a document, please contact us and we will consider your requirements and provide the information in a suitable alternative format where reasonably possible.
Some older documents may not meet current accessibility standards. We are continuing to review and improve our published content.
Third-party content
Some content or services on our website may be provided by third-party organisations. This may include embedded content, maps, forms, video players or other online services.
- Pathfinder
- Youtube
- Issu
Where third-party content is outside our direct control, we will seek to use accessible services and consider accessibility when selecting or reviewing third-party providers.
Accessibility support
If you have difficulty accessing any part of our website, please let us know.
We can consider providing information in an alternative format, such as:
- large print
- accessible electronic formats
- easy read
- audio
- other formats that meet your individual needs.
Please contact us and tell us what information you are trying to access and what format would be most useful to you.
Email: marketing@cityofbristol.ac.uk
Telephone: 0117 3125000
We will consider your request and aim to respond within five working days.
Further information about contacting City of Bristol College is available on our Contact Us page.
Reporting an accessibility problem
We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website.
If you find an accessibility problem that is not covered by this statement, or if you believe that we are not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us:
- Email: marketing@cityofbristol.ac.uk
- Or alternatively via our contact form below
When reporting an issue, it is helpful if you can tell us:
- the web address (URL) of the page you are having difficulty with
- what you were trying to do
- what went wrong
- what assistive technology, browser or device you were using, if relevant.
We will consider your report and use it to help us improve the accessibility of the website.
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
City of Bristol College is committed to ensuring that its website is accessible in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
We aim for our website to meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards.
Accessibility has been considered throughout the development of the new website, with ongoing improvements and testing forming part of our website development and content management processes.
Compliance status
We are currently completing accessibility testing of the new website. We will update this statement with the results of that testing once it has been completed.
Ongoing improvements
Accessibility is an ongoing commitment rather than a one-off activity.
We will continue to review our website, content and digital services to identify opportunities to improve accessibility and usability. This includes considering feedback from users, carrying out accessibility checks and working with our digital partners where improvements are required.
Our website’s design, functionality and content may change over time. We will continue to consider accessibility as new features and content are introduced.
Useful accessibility resources
If you are experiencing difficulties using websites or digital services, you may find the following resources useful:
AbilityNet – My Computer My Way
AbilityNet provides advice on making computers, tablets and other devices easier to use.
W3C Web Accessibility Initiative
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) provides information and guidance about web accessibility and assistive technologies.
Enforcement procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the accessibility regulations.
If you are not satisfied with how we respond to your accessibility complaint, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) for advice and support.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 09/10/2026.
The website was launched in October 2026 following a redesign and redevelopment programme with our digital agency, We Are Smile.
The website was last tested on TBC
The accessibility testing was carried out by We Are Smile
This statement will be reviewed regularly and whenever significant changes are made to the website.
