Accessibility statement for Energy Coast UTC — Engineering, Energy & Cyber Technical College
Energy Coast UTC — Engineering, Energy & Cyber Technical College
https://energycoastutc.co.uk
Live statement. Figures and conformance status update automatically as audits complete and issues are resolved.
Commitment
Energy Coast UTC — Engineering, Energy & Cyber Technical College is committed to making its digital services accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018 and the Equality Act 2010. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website — including users with impaired vision, motor difficulties, cognitive impairments or learning disabilities, deafness or hearing loss, and those who use assistive technology.
This commitment applies to our public-facing website and associated digital content. We recognise that accessible design benefits all users and is a continuing programme of work, not a one-off project.
Measures to support accessibility
Energy Coast UTC Ltd takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of Energy Coast UTC — Engineering, Energy & Cyber Technical College:
- Include accessibility in our internal policies and continuing improvement plans
- Assign clear responsibility for accessibility and statement maintenance
- Provide staff guidance on creating accessible content
- Use automated and manual testing before publishing significant changes
- Respond to accessibility feedback through our published contact routes
Applicable standards and legal context
This website aims to conform with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) WCAG 2.2 Level AA. For organisations in the UK public sector, the PSBAR 2018 regulations require WCAG 2.2 Level AA conformance and a published accessibility statement. Private sector organisations may also have obligations under the Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable adjustments for disabled people.
- Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018
- Equality Act 2010
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA
Conformance status
This website is partially conformant — see non-accessible content below — with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) WCAG 2.2 Level AA standard.
Scope of this statement
This accessibility statement applies to the public website at energycoastutc.co.uk, including information pages, news, downloads and online forms published under that domain. The primary website address is https://energycoastutc.co.uk.
Mobile applications, intranet systems, and third-party platforms are out of scope unless explicitly listed above. Archived content and legacy microsites may be excluded where they are no longer actively maintained.
Technologies and compatible environments
This website relies on HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and standard web fonts. It is designed to work with current versions of common web browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on desktop and mobile devices.
We support recent versions of assistive technologies including screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver), screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software. Some interactive features may require JavaScript; where JavaScript is unavailable, core content remains accessible through semantic HTML structure.
How we tested this website
This website was last tested on 11 July 2026. The test was carried out by Energy Coast UTC Ltd (internal), supported by Creative Agency using automated tooling and structured manual review aligned to WCAG 2.2 Level AA.
We tested 446 pages and identified 2540 accessibility issues (458 detected automatically; 9 flagged for manual review).
Testing used the Accessibility Policy Audit Engine (version 2026.07.1) unified audit pipeline combining Pa11y (HTML_CodeSniffer), axe-core, and supplementary custom Puppeteer checks mapped to WCAG 2.2 success criteria. Representative pages were selected from the homepage, primary navigation paths, forms, and content templates. Manual verification is applied to items that cannot be fully assessed by automation, including keyboard navigation, media alternatives, PDF accessibility, and complex interactive components.
Assessment approach
Energy Coast UTC Ltd assessed the accessibility of Energy Coast UTC — Engineering, Energy & Cyber Technical College by the following approaches:
- Self-evaluation using internal review and structured remediation tracking
- External evaluation support through specialist accessibility tooling and consultancy
- Ongoing re-testing of resolved issues before they are marked complete
Non-accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
Some content does not yet meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA. Our latest audit identified barriers grouped by success criterion below. We are working through a prioritised remediation programme (121 items remain open; 613 resolved).
| Criterion | Description | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4.7 | Focus Visible | 5 |
| 3.3.2 | Labels or Instructions | 5 |
| 4.1.2 | Name, Role, Value | 1 |
Each criterion above represents one or more related barriers identified during automated and manual testing. Remediation follows priority order: critical and high-impact issues affecting core user journeys first, then medium and low items.
Disproportionate burden
We believe that fixing accessibility barriers across our full archive of legacy PDF documents and other materials published before 23 September 2018 would be a disproportionate burden because reviewing, re-tagging and republishing the entire historical library would require substantial specialist time and cost that is not proportionate to how often those older files are used. We will provide accessible alternatives on request (such as plain-text or HTML versions of key documents), prioritise remediation of documents that support current teaching, admissions and safeguarding, and reassess this position when materials are next updated or replaced.
Content that is not within the scope of the regulations
- PDFs and other documents published before 23 September 2018 (unless required for active services)
- Live audio and video
- Pre-recorded media published before 23 September 2020
- Third-party content not under our control
Known limitations and ongoing work
Accessibility is an ongoing programme. 121 items from our latest audit remain open. Priority is given to barriers affecting core services: navigation, forms, contact routes, and statutory information. PDF documents and embedded third-party media may require additional manual verification beyond automated scanning.
Remediation progress is tracked in our accessibility programme. Resolved items are re-tested before being marked complete. This statement updates automatically as audit data and issue status change.
Third-party content
Some content on this website is supplied by third parties and was not created by Energy Coast UTC — Engineering, Energy & Cyber Technical College. We cannot always guarantee the accessibility of third-party content such as embedded maps, social media feeds, payment gateways, or externally hosted documents. Where we identify significant barriers in third-party content, we contact suppliers and seek accessible alternatives or workarounds.
Feedback and contact information
If you need information on this website in a different format (for example accessible PDF, large print, Easy Read, audio recording or braille), or if you find any accessibility problems not listed on this page, please contact us:
When you contact us, please provide the web address (URL) of the page or content you are trying to access, a description of the problem, and your contact details so we can respond. We treat accessibility feedback with the same priority as other customer enquiries.
| Contact | School administrators |
|---|---|
| enquiries@energycoastutc.co.uk | |
| Phone | 01900 606 446 |
| Address | Energy Coast UTC, Blackwood Road, Workington, Cumbria CA14 4JW |
| Response time | We aim to respond within 5 working days. |
Enforcement procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you are not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
The EASS can advise on next steps including mediation and, where appropriate, referral to the EHRC. This does not affect your right to bring proceedings under the Equality Act 2010 or to use alternative dispute resolution.
- Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
- Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS)
Preparation of this statement
This statement was prepared on 24 June 2026. It was last reviewed on 24 September 2026.
The statement is reviewed at least annually and whenever significant changes are made to the website, audit tooling, or applicable legal requirements.
Remediation progress
Programme metrics from the latest audit and issue checklist.
Accessibility summary
Figures below reflect the latest unified audit and current issue checklist status. Resolved items are excluded from open counts.
Our latest assessment identified 458 accessibility barriers across 446 tested pages. These are tracked in our remediation programme and summarised below by WCAG success criterion, severity, and principle. Conformance is assessed against the full WCAG 2.2 Level AA catalogue — partial conformance means some success criteria are not yet met sitewide.
We prioritise fixes that remove barriers to core tasks: finding information, completing forms, accessing contact routes, and using navigation. Items requiring human judgement (captions, transcripts, PDF remediation, complex widgets) are flagged for manual verification even when automated scans pass.
| Metric | Count |
|---|---|
| Identified | 734 |
| Resolved | 613 |
| Remaining | 121 |
| Scan errors | 446 |
Remediation by WCAG level
| Level | Identified | Resolved | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level A | 177 | 163 | 14 |
| Level AA | 264 | 228 | 36 |
| Level AAA | 293 | 222 | 71 |
Open issues by severity
| Severity | Open items |
|---|---|
| Errors | 0 |
| Warnings | 19 |
| Notices | 102 |
Open issues by conformance level
| Level | Errors | Warnings | Notices | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level A | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| Level AA | 0 | 0 | 36 | 36 |
| Level AAA | 0 | 19 | 52 | 71 |
Open issues by WCAG principle
| Principle | Open items |
|---|---|
| Operable | 62 |
| Perceivable | 37 |
| Understandable | 20 |
| Robust | 2 |
Primary focus areas
| Guideline area | Open items |
|---|---|
| Navigable | 34 |
| Distinguishable | 27 |
| Input Modalities | 14 |
| Adaptable | 10 |
| Input Assistance | 8 |
| Readable | 8 |
| Enough Time | 7 |
| Seizures and Physical Reactions | 4 |
Work queue by priority
| Priority | Open | Resolved |
|---|---|---|
| Medium | 121 | 453 |
Latest automated scan
| Metric | Count |
|---|---|
| Pages tested | 446 |
| Pages with no errors | 0 |
| Pages with issues | 446 |
| WCAG errors recorded | 446 |
Assessment tooling
Automated testing uses Accessibility Policy Audit Engine version 2026.07.1, combining Pa11y (HTML_CodeSniffer), axe-core, and custom Puppeteer checks mapped to the platform WCAG 2.2 catalogue. Manual review items cover keyboard navigation, media alternatives, document accessibility, and regional legal obligations (PSBAR statement requirements, EN 301 549, Section 508/ADA where contracted).