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We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. This statement explains how accessible it is and what to do if you have difficulty.
This accessibility statement applies to sentrustsouthend.co.uk. The website is run by SEN Trust Southend. It is designed to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 at level AA. You should be able to:
The text uses Atkinson Hyperlegible, a typeface designed by the Braille Institute to be easier to read for people with low vision.
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
Some of the documents published on this website are not fully accessible. Most of our older PDF documents are not tagged for screen readers and may not work well with assistive technology.
If you need information on this website in a different format, such as an accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:
We will consider your request and get back to you within 10 working days.
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, contact us using the details above.
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 complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.
Many of our policies, accounts and governance records are published as PDF or Word documents that were not created to be accessible. They may not be marked up so they can be read by a screen reader. We will replace these with accessible versions as each document is reviewed and updated.
Documents published before 23 September 2018 that are not essential to providing our services do not need to meet the accessibility regulations.
The vacancies feed on the Staff and Contacts page is provided by My New Term, and we do not control its accessibility.
This statement was prepared on 19 October 2026. The website was last tested on 19 October 2026 against the WCAG 2.2 AA standard. The test was carried out by 07 Heaven Marketing using automated testing and manual checks with a keyboard and screen reader.
Email the Trust office and tell us which document you need and the format that works for you.