Accessibility Statement for Myerscough College and University Centre Myerscough
This accessibility statement applies to the following websites:
• Myerscough College
• University Centre Myerscough
Myerscough College is committed to making its websites accessible, in accordance
with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility
Regulations 2018.
We aim to ensure our websites meet the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility
Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standard and are working towards alignment with
relevant WCAG 2.2 success criteria where possible.
Compliance status
These websites are partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
(WCAG) 2.1 AA and WCAG 2.2 AA standards due to the non-compliances and
exemptions listed below.
About these websites
Both websites are designed to support a wide range of users, including prospective
students, current students, apprentices, employers and staff.
We want as many people as possible to be able to use these websites. For example,
users should be able to:
• change colours, contrast levels and fonts using browser or device settings
• zoom in up to 400% without loss of content or functionality
• navigate most of the website using a keyboard
• use assistive technologies such as screen readers and speech recognition
software
• access content across desktop, tablet and mobile devices
• pause or stop moving or rotating content where possible
Differences between the websites
The Myerscough College website primarily supports further education students and
includes:
• course listings for school leavers and apprenticeships
• student support services, including Inclusive Learning
• campus facilities and land-based resources
• marketing and recruitment content
The University Centre Myerscough website is focused on higher education provision and
includes:
• undergraduate and postgraduate course information
• research-informed teaching content
• detailed course pages with entry requirements and progression routes
• downloadable programme and course documentation
Because of these differences:
• the University Centre site contains more detailed course documentation,
including PDFs and downloadable resources
• the main college site includes more promotional content, imagery, banners and
interactive components
These differences affect accessibility in different ways, as outlined below.
Non-accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
Non-compliance with WCAG 2.1 and WCAG 2.2 AA
PDFs and course documents (more common on University Centre pages)
Some course-related documents, particularly on the University Centre Myerscough
website, may not be fully accessible.
Issues may include:
• missing heading structures
• insufficient document tagging
• poor screen reader compatibility
• unclear reading order
• tables without appropriate markup
Relevant WCAG success criteria:
• 1.1.1 Non-text Content (WCAG 2.1)
• 1.3.1 Info and Relationships (WCAG 2.1)
• 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (WCAG 2.1)
• 2.4.6 Headings and Labels (WCAG 2.1)
Images and promotional content (more common on main college site)
The Myerscough College website uses a high volume of images, banners and
promotional graphics. Some may:
• lack appropriate alternative text
• contain embedded text within images
• be decorative but not correctly marked as decorative
Relevant WCAG success criteria:
• 1.1.1 Non-text Content (WCAG 2.1)
• 1.4.5 Images of Text (WCAG 2.1)
Links and buttons
Across both websites:
• some links may use non-descriptive text such as “Read more”
• some buttons and links may not be clearly distinguishable
• some interactive elements may not provide sufficiently clear accessible names
This is more noticeable on:
• course listing pages
• news and events sections
• promotional content blocks
Relevant WCAG success criteria:
• 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (WCAG 2.1)
• 2.4.9 Link Purpose (Link Only) (WCAG 2.1)
• 3.2.4 Consistent Identification (WCAG 2.1)
• 2.5.3 Label in Name (WCAG 2.1)
Keyboard navigation and interactive elements
Some interactive components may not be fully accessible using a keyboard, including:
• navigation menus
• course search and filter tools
• expandable content sections
• carousel and banner components
• modal or pop-up content
Users may experience issues with keyboard focus visibility or navigation order in some
areas.
Relevant WCAG success criteria:
• 2.1.1 Keyboard (WCAG 2.1)
• 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (WCAG 2.1)
• 2.4.3 Focus Order (WCAG 2.1)
• 2.4.7 Focus Visible (WCAG 2.1)
• 2.4.11 Focus Appearance (WCAG 2.2)
Colour contrast and branding
Some areas of both websites may not meet minimum contrast requirements,
particularly where brand colours are used in:
• banners
• buttons
• overlays on images
• promotional panels
Relevant WCAG success criteria:
• 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (WCAG 2.1)
• 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (WCAG 2.1)
Multimedia content
Some video and multimedia content across both websites may:
• lack captions or transcripts
• not provide audio descriptions
• contain auto playing or moving content that cannot easily be paused
This is more common on marketing and course promotion pages.
Relevant WCAG success criteria:
• 1.2.2 Captions (Pre-recorded) (WCAG 2.1)
• 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (WCAG 2.1)
• 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (WCAG 2.1)
Forms and user input
Some forms across the websites may:
• not clearly identify required fields
• provide insufficient error messaging
• lack appropriate form labels or instructions
Relevant WCAG success criteria:
• 3.3.1 Error Identification (WCAG 2.1)
• 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (WCAG 2.1)
• 3.3.3 Error Suggestion (WCAG 2.1)
Responsive layout and mobile usability
Some pages may experience issues when viewed on smaller screens or at high zoom
levels, including:
• overlapping content
• horizontal scrolling
• inconsistent spacing
Relevant WCAG success criteria:
• 1.4.10 Reflow (WCAG 2.1)
• 1.4.12 Text Spacing (WCAG 2.1)
Dragging and pointer interactions (WCAG 2.2)
Some interactive elements or third-party tools may rely on dragging movements or
complex pointer gestures.
Relevant WCAG success criteria:
• 2.5.7 Dragging Movements (WCAG 2.2)
• 2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum) (WCAG 2.2)
What we’re doing to improve accessibility
Myerscough College is actively working to improve accessibility across both websites.
This includes:
• reviewing and updating website content and course documentation
• improving accessibility of PDFs and downloadable resources
• improving heading structures and page hierarchy
• reducing reliance on non-descriptive links
• improving alternative text for images
• reviewing colour contrast across branded components
• improving keyboard accessibility and focus visibility
• reviewing forms and interactive tools for WCAG 2.2 compliance
• promoting accessibility best practice across content editors and departments
• working with website developers to resolve navigation and usability issues
• incorporating accessibility checks into future development work
Accessibility improvements are ongoing and form part of our wider digital development
programme.
Content that is not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
Some content is exempt from the accessibility regulations, including:
• PDFs or other documents published before September 2018 (unless essential to
providing a service)
• third-party systems or content not funded, developed or controlled by
Myerscough College
• archived content not needed for active administrative processes
If you need information in a different format
If you need information from either website in a more accessible format, such as:
• accessible PDF
• large print
• easy read
• audio recording
• braille
please contact us.
Email: marketing@myerscough.ac.uk
Telephone: 01995 642222
We aim to respond within 2 working days.
Feedback and contact information
We are always looking to improve the accessibility of our websites.
If you find any accessibility problems not listed on this page, or believe we are not
meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us.
Enforcement procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the
Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations
2018.
If you are not satisfied with our response to your complaint, you can contact the
Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on: 12/05/2026
It was last reviewed on: 12/05/2026
The websites were tested using a combination of:
• automated accessibility testing tools
• manual accessibility checks
• keyboard-only navigation testing
• screen reader testing where appropriate
Testing is carried out periodically as part of ongoing website maintenance and
development.
For a PDF version of this information please click here