Accessibility Statement
This accessibility statement applies to kentcouncilleaders.org.uk, managed by the Kent Strategic Partnerships Team on behalf of local authorities in Kent & Medway.
How accessible this website is
This website has been designed to meet the WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standard, ensuring it is usable and accessible to as many people as possible.
You should be able to:
- change colours, contrast levels, and fonts
- zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen
- navigate the website using just a keyboard
- use speech recognition to navigate most of the site
- use screen readers (including the latest versions of JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver)
- understand content easily, thanks to plain English principles
If you need help customising your device, AbilityNet provides step-by-step guidance to make it easier to use if you have a disability.
How we tested this website
This website was last tested on 12 October 2026 by Realising Designs, using automated WCAG 2.2 AA checks across the site at desktop and mobile widths, and manual testing with a keyboard and the VoiceOver screen reader. It was previously tested on 22 May 2025 by the Kent Council Leaders team and Realising Designs, using manual testing and user feedback.
Compliance status
This website is fully compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 AA standard, based on automated testing of all publicly linked pages and manual accessibility checks carried out in October 2026.
Documents
PDFs and other documents on this website are prepared and checked for accessibility by the Kent Strategic Partnerships Team before they are uploaded. If you find a document you cannot use, email KentCouncilLeaders@kent.gov.uk and we will provide it in an alternative format.
Feedback and contact information
If you need information on this website in an alternative format, you can email KentCouncilLeaders@kent.gov.uk.
We will consider your request and accommodate where possible.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, email us at KentCouncilLeaders@kent.gov.uk.
Enforcement procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
We are committed to making our website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Non-accessible content
The following types of content on our website may be non-accessible because they are exempt from the accessibility regulations:
- third party content that’s under someone else’s control
However, our corporate aim is to explore accessible alternatives wherever possible and provide equivalent content to ensure an inclusive experience.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 22 May 2025 and last reviewed on 12 October 2026, following accessibility testing by Realising Designs.
