Website Accessibility Statement

Claregalway Educate Together National School, a primary school in Ireland, is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards in line with the EU Web Accessibility Directive (Directive (EU) 2016/2102).

This accessibility statement applies to: www.claregalwayet.ie

Compliance Status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA, due to the non-compliances listed below.

Non-accessible Content

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, some content may not yet be fully accessible. This includes:

a) Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

We are actively working to improve the accessibility of our website. However, some areas may not yet fully comply. Examples include:

  • Tables: Some tables may lack correctly defined headers.
  • PDFs: Certain PDF documents may not be fully accessible. For example, they may:
    • Lack proper tab order or headings
    • Contain scanned content without text alternatives
    • Be missing structural tags
  • Images: Some images may:
    • Be missing alt text
    • Have alt text that is insufficiently descriptive
  • Interactive Elements: A small number of controls may not be properly nested or fully keyboard accessible.

This is not an exhaustive list. We are continually reviewing and updating our content to improve accessibility.

b) Content outside the scope of the legislation

  • Example: Archived documents published before 23 September 2018 that are not needed for active administrative processes

We are actively working to address these issues as part of our ongoing accessibility improvement plan.

c) Use of Third-party Tools and Plugins

Our website uses third-party plugins and services to provide certain functionality and features. While we strive to choose accessible tools wherever possible, we acknowledge that:

  • Some third-party plugins may not fully comply with WCAG 2.1
  • We may have limited control over the accessibility of content or features provided by these plugins

We are monitoring these issues and exploring alternative solutions where feasible. We also work with our developers to raise any accessibility concerns with third-party providers.

Preparation of This Accessibility Statement

This statement was prepared on 27.01.26

The website’s accessibility was assessed by:

  • self-assessment carried out by the school

The statement was last reviewed on 27.01.26

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please let us know:

  • Email: info@claregalwayet.ie
  • Phone: 091-798356
  • Postal address: Claregalway Educate Together National School, Claregalway, Co. Galway

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5-10 working days.

Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may make a complaint to the enforcement body responsible for monitoring compliance with the Web Accessibility Regulations:

Office of the Ombudsman
18 Lower Leeson Street
Dublin 2
D02 HE97
Website: www.ombudsman.ie

Technical Information About This Website’s Accessibility

This website is designed to be accessible and usable with a wide range of devices and assistive technologies. It relies on the following technologies for accessibility:

  • HTML5
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

The site is designed to work with commonly used assistive technologies and modern web browsers.

Continuous Improvement

As a primary school, accessibility and inclusion are central to our ethos. We are committed to regularly reviewing and improving the accessibility of our website to support pupils, parents, guardians, staff, and the wider school community.

Accessibility is an ongoing priority for Claregalway Educate Together National School. We are committed to regularly reviewing and improving the accessibility of our digital content and services to ensure equal access for all users.

If you need information on this website in an alternative format, please contact us using the details above.