Website Accessibility Statement

At The College of Animal Welfare (CAW), we are committed to ensuring our website is accessible to all users, regardless of ability or technology. We want everyone who visits our website to be able to access information and services easily and confidently.

How Accessible This Website Is

We have designed and developed this website with accessibility in mind and aim to meet the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA.

The website includes:

  • Full keyboard navigation support, allowing users to access and navigate content without a mouse.
  • Alternative text for images where appropriate to support users of screen readers and other assistive technologies.
  • Accessible online forms designed to be completed using assistive technologies and keyboard-only navigation.
  • Colour contrast that meets or exceeds WCAG AA and AAA standards where applicable, helping ensure readability for users with visual impairments.
  • Captions and/or transcripts for video content published through our YouTube channel.
  • Responsive layouts that work across desktop, tablet and mobile devices.
  • Clear page structures and headings to support navigation and screen reader use.

Feedback and Contact Information

We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website. If you experience any difficulties accessing content, encounter a barrier, or require information in an alternative format, please contact us.

Email: admin@caw.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 1480 422 060

When contacting us, please provide:

  • The webpage or URL where you experienced the issue.
  • A description of the problem.
  • The assistive technology or browser you were using (if applicable).

We will do our best to respond promptly and provide the information you need.

Reporting Accessibility Problems

If you find any accessibility issues not listed on this page, or believe we are not meeting accessibility requirements, please let us know using the contact details above.

Compliance Status

We believe this website is substantially conforms with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA.

Accessibility is reviewed as part of our ongoing website development and content management processes to help ensure users can continue to access our online services effectively. Major WCAG compliance reviews are conducted in December.

Statement Review

This statement was last reviewed on 20/07/2026.