This accessibility statement applies to the Scotland Excel Academy. We are committed to making our digital learning environment accessible and inclusive for all users. This includes meeting the requirements of the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018 and working towards full compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards.

Platform Compliance

Our Moodle platform (version 4.1) is partially compliant with WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Core features are designed to meet WCAG 2.1 AA criteria, and we continually review and improve our learning content to increase accessibility across the platform.

Non-Accessible Content

Some content may not yet meet accessibility requirements, for example:

·       Bullet points without proper structure

·       Older PDF documents not fully tagged for screen readers

·       Third-party documents supplied by external providers

·       Missing alternative text for complex images

·       Legacy course materials created before accessibility auditing

·       Videos that rely on auto-generated captions

How We Improve Accessibility

We use a combination of tools and internal processes to maintain and improve accessibility:

·       Moodle’s built-in accessibility toolkit to audit course content

·       Accessible templates for PowerPoint, Word, and PDF

·       Captioning and transcripts for video materials

·       Clear heading structures and consistent formatting

·       Alternative text for images

·       Checking colour contrast and readability

·       Providing content in multiple formats where appropriate

·       Reviewing accessibility regularly as part of our course development cycle

Requesting Accessible Formats

If you need information in an alternative format such as large print, a structured Word document, audio description, or alternative assessment arrangements, please contact:

Email: academy@scotland-excel.org.uk

Subject: Accessibility Request – Moodle

We aim to respond within 5 working days.

Reporting Accessibility Issues

If you find problems that are not listed here, please let us know using the contact details above.

If you’re not satisfied with how we respond, you can escalate your complaint to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC):

Website: www.equalityhumanrights.com

Telephone: 0808 800 0082

Technical Information About Platform Accessibility

The site is built on Moodle 4.1, which supports:

·       Screen reader compatibility

·       Keyboard-only navigation

·       Accessible forms and menus

·       High-contrast display options

·       Mobile-friendly responsive layout

·       Alternative text functionality

·       Captioning support for media files

Moodle is continuously updated to improve accessibility and meet evolving standards.

Preparation of This Statement

This statement was prepared on 2 November 2025. It will be reviewed annually or following significant updates to the platform.

Accessibility assessments are carried out using:

·       Moodle’s internal accessibility auditing tools

·       Manual WCAG 2.1 checks

·       Internal quality assurance processes