This Accessibility Statement and Accessibility Plan comply with the Equality Act 2010: Schedule 10, Paragraph 3 and Disability Discrimination (prescribed Times and Periods for Accessibility Strategies and Plans for Schools) (England) Regulations 2005.

An accessibility plan is a plan for:

• Increasing the extent to which disabled pupils can participate in the school’s curriculum, expanding the curriculum as necessary to ensure that pupils with a disability are as equally prepared for life as the able-bodied pupils; (If a school fails to do this they are in breach of their duties under the Equalities Act 2010); this covers teaching and learning and the wider curriculum of the school such as participation in after-school clubs, leisure and cultural activities or schools visits – it also covers the provision of specialist or auxiliary aids and equipment, which may assist these pupils in accessing the curriculum within a reasonable timeframe.
• Improving the physical environment of the school for the purpose of increasing the extent to which disabled pupils are able to take advantage of education and benefits, facilities or services provided or offered by the school, and
• Improving the delivery of written information to disabled pupils, staff, parents and visitors which is readily accessible to pupils and families who are not disabled.

Equality Act 2010: Schedule 10, Paragraph 3

Access to Premises and Facilities

No pupil is ever prevented from physically accessing the location of any lesson at Joseph Hood Primary, even if this requires reviewing the school timetable. The school fulfils all duties under the Equality Act 2010. We are always happy to discuss the individual accessibility requirements of pupils, parents or any visitor to the school.

There is full wheelchair access to all parts of the building and surrounding playgrounds.

Full access to education, school trips and physical education is provided for all children with any necessary adjustments being made so that all children are able to fully engage with all aspects of school life.

The school recognises that pupils at school with medical conditions should be properly supported so that they have full access to education, including school trips and physical education. Some children with medical conditions may be disabled and where this is the case the school will comply with its duties under the Equality Act 2010. The school has a policy for pupils with medical conditions.

Admission Arrangements for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

No pupil will be refused admission to school on the basis of their Special Educational Needs or Disabilities. In line with the Equalities Act 2010, we will take all reasonable steps to provide effective educational provision.