Fleetwood Nautical Campus (FNC), part of Blackpool and The Fylde College, is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
This accessibility statement applies to the Fleetwood Nautical Campus website (fleetwoodnautical.blackpool.ac.uk).
We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. This means you should be able to:
- zoom in up to 300% without problems
- navigate most of the website using only a keyboard
- navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
- use most of the website with a screen reader
AbilityNet provides advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
Compliance Status
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard due to the non-compliances listed below.
Non-accessible Content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons:
1. Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
Colour contrast issues:
Some elements and components on the website do not currently meet minimum colour contrast requirements. In particular, some content featuring white text on light blue backgrounds may not provide sufficient contrast for users with visual impairments. We are working to identify and resolve these issues as part of our ongoing website improvements. This does not meet WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.4.3 (Contrast (Minimum)).
Heading structure:
Some pages contain skipped heading levels or empty headings. This may make navigation more difficult for users of assistive technologies such as screen readers. We are working to improve heading structures across the website as content is reviewed and updated. This does not meet WCAG 2.2 success criteria 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) and 2.4.6 (Headings and Labels).
Alternative text
Some images do not have sufficiently descriptive alternative text, while others may not provide alternative text consistently across all website components. We continue to review image descriptions and component functionality to improve accessibility for users of screen readers. This does not meet WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.1.1 (Non-text Content).
Link purpose and descriptions:
Some links use generic phrases such as "Find out more" or "Learn more" without providing sufficient context about the destination. In some cases, links may not be fully descriptive when presented out of context by assistive technologies. We are undertaking ongoing content reviews to improve the clarity of link descriptions. This does not meet WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.4.4 (Link Purpose).
Broken links:
Some pages may contain links to content that is no longer available. This can occur when course pages or other content have been removed or updated. We carry out routine maintenance to identify and resolve broken links where possible. This may affect navigation and user experience.
Video content:
Some videos may not include captions, and some automated captions may contain inaccuracies. Where issues are identified, we will seek to replace, update or remove content where appropriate. This does not meet WCAG 2.2 success criteria 1.2.1 (Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)) and 1.2.2 (Captions (Prerecorded)).
2. What we are doing to improve accessibility
In January 2026, we carried out an internal accessibility audit of the Fleetwood Nautical Campus website following an external accessibility inspection conducted in October 2024. The audit reviewed a representative sample of webpages using the WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool alongside manual assessment.
The audit identified priority improvements relating to colour contrast, heading structures, alternative text, broken links and link descriptions. Action plans have been put in place to address these issues through ongoing website maintenance, content reviews and platform development.
Accessibility considerations form part of our content publishing and website development processes. We undertake regular reviews of both new and existing content and continue to work with our website support partners to improve accessibility across the site.
Preparation of this Accessibility Statement
This statement was prepared on 19 January 2021. It was last reviewed on 29 July 2026.
This website was last tested in January 2026 as part of an internal accessibility audit conducted following an external accessibility inspection carried out in October 2024.
The audit assessed a representative sample of webpages using the WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool and manual review methods. The audit identified an average Accessibility Impact (AIM) score of 7.1/10 across sampled Fleetwood Nautical Campus webpages.
We also carry out ongoing accessibility testing using tools including WAVE and Axe DevTools, alongside regular content reviews and accessibility checks as part of our website governance processes.
Feedback and Contact Information
If you experience any accessibility issues with this website or need information in a different format, please contact us:
Email: info@blackpool.ac.uk
We will consider your request and aim to respond within five working days.
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.
If you are not satisfied with how we respond to your accessibility concerns, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
