Accessibility

Our commitment to making The Inclusive Child usable and welcoming

The Inclusive Child believes that access to information is an important part of inclusion. We aim to make our website clear, readable and usable for as many people as reasonably possible, including people with different abilities, needs and ways of accessing digital content.

Our Accessibility Commitment

We are committed to continually improving the accessibility and usability of The Inclusive Child. Accessibility is considered as part of the way we structure, write and present information, rather than as an afterthought.

Readable Content

We aim to make our content comfortable to read and navigate by using:

Clear headings and logical page structure

Readable typography and appropriate text sizing

Sufficient contrast between text and backgrounds

Plain, understandable language where possible

Shorter paragraphs and meaningful spacing

Links and navigation labels that clearly communicate their purpose

Images and Visual Content

We aim to use images in ways that support understanding rather than create unnecessary barriers. Where appropriate, informative images should have meaningful alternative text or an equivalent textual explanation.

Decorative imagery should not be relied upon to communicate essential information.

Navigation and Structure

We aim to keep the website's navigation consistent and understandable. The site's major sections are organised around the three central themes of The Inclusive Child: Understanding Children, Supporting Families and Building Inclusion, with additional areas for Resources and About.

We also aim to keep important pages and information easy to find through clear navigation and descriptive links.

Multimedia and Future Content

As the website develops, we will consider accessibility when adding videos, audio, downloads, interactive resources and other forms of media. Where appropriate, we will work toward providing accessible alternatives such as captions or text-based information.

Continuous Improvement

No website is perfect, and accessibility is an ongoing process. We will continue to review the website and improve its readability, navigation and usability as the platform develops.

We also recognise that accessibility needs can vary from person to person. Feedback can help us identify barriers that we may not otherwise notice.

Tell Us About an Accessibility Problem

If you experience difficulty accessing or using any part of The Inclusive Child, please contact us at hello@theinclusivechild.com. If possible, tell us which page or feature caused the difficulty and what you were trying to do.

Your feedback will help us identify areas for improvement and continue building a more accessible resource.

Our Broader Commitment to Inclusion

Accessibility is one part of our broader commitment to building inclusion. We believe meaningful inclusion involves dignity, belonging, participation, respect, voice, opportunity and support.

We will continue to consider these principles as The Inclusive Child grows.