Accessibility Statement
Accessibility Statement for wmc.ac.uk
This accessibility statement applies to wmc.ac.uk, which is run by Wirral Met College.
We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, you should be able to:
- change colours, contrast levels and fonts using your browser or device settings
- zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen
- navigate the website using a keyboard or speech recognition software
- listen to the website using a screen reader such as JAWS, NVDA or VoiceOver
- understand content written in clear, straightforward language
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
How accessible this website is
This website meets the WCAG 2.2 AA standard.
Our most recent audit (26 November 2025) found that:
- 712 pages were tested, and
- 100% are accessible and error-free
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The audit confirmed that the website:
- allows users to zoom to 400%
- is navigable using only a keyboard and free of keyboard traps
- has a clear and visible keyboard focus
- includes meaningful page titles
- is fully navigable with screen readers
- has no colour contrast issues
- provides built-in assistive options (high contrast mode, highlight links, large cursor, dyslexia-friendly font, text size and letter spacing controls)
- includes meaningful alternative text for images
- uses descriptive text links
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We are not aware of any unresolved accessibility issues within the website itself.
Feedback and contact information
If you find any accessibility problems not listed on this page, please contact:
Email:
Telephone: 0151 551 7777
If you need information in a different format such as accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio or braille, please contact us using the details above.
We will consider your request and respond within 7 days.
Enforcement procedure
If you are not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
Wirral Met College is committed to meeting the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Compliance status
This website is fully compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard.
Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
Third-party tools
Some elements of third-party software are outside of our control.
For example, Google ReCaptcha places a hidden textbox without a form label, which registers as a WCAG failure but does not affect usability.
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We continually monitor third-party integrations for any changes.
Live video
Live video content is exempt from the accessibility regulations; therefore we do not provide captions for live streamed content.
What we’re doing to improve accessibility
We maintain high accessibility standards by:
- carrying out regular automated and manual testing
- reviewing new content prior to publication
- monitoring third-party tools for accessibility issues
- updating this statement when issues are found or fixed
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 09/12/25.
It was last reviewed on 09/12/25.
This website was last tested on 26 November 2025 against the WCAG 2.2 AA standard.
The test was carried out by Qlue, using a combination of automated and manual testing tools, including Axe, WebAIM, keyboard navigation checks, screen reader checks, and mobile/tablet testing.