Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement applies to https://www.hedg.ac.uk/.

The Heads of Educational Development Group (HEDG) is committed to making its website as accessible and inclusive as possible. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website, regardless of technology, ability, or access needs.

Our commitment

We aim to ensure that our website is:

• clear and easy to navigate
• usable with a keyboard
• compatible with screen readers and other assistive technologies
• readable and understandable
• designed with accessibility in mind when new content and features are added

We work towards meeting the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA, which is the current W3C standard for web accessibility.

How accessible this website is

We aim for the website to be accessible, but we recognise that some parts of the site may not yet be fully accessible. For example, some older content, documents, images, third-party embeds, or members-only functionality may not always meet the same standard as newer content.

We are committed to identifying and improving any issues over time.

What to do if you have difficulty using this website

If you need information on this website in a different format, or if you experience any accessibility barriers, please contact us.

Email: info@hedg.ac.uk
Telephone: 020 7380 6769
Address: Woburn House, 20–24 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9HF, United Kingdom

When contacting us, please include:

• the page or content you were trying to access
• the nature of the problem
• any assistive technology you were using, if relevant
• the format or support you need

Accessible communication guidance recommends providing information in alternative formats where needed and involving users in improving access.

Reporting accessibility problems

We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page, or believe we are not meeting accessibility expectations, please contact us at info@hedg.ac.uk.

Technical standard

We aim for this website to conform to WCAG 2.2 Level AA wherever reasonably possible. W3C describes WCAG as the international standard for improving web accessibility and encourages use of the latest version.

Ongoing improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing process rather than a one-off exercise. We will continue to review and improve the site by:

• considering accessibility when publishing new content
• reviewing design, structure, colour contrast, and navigation
• improving image descriptions and form labelling where needed
• testing key user journeys
• addressing reported issues as part of regular website maintenance

Government accessibility guidance also emphasises designing and maintaining digital services so they are perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust.

Third-party content

Some parts of this website may include third-party tools or embedded content. We cannot always control the accessibility of third-party systems, but we will consider accessibility when choosing and reviewing them.

Enforcement and legal context

For public sector bodies, UK regulations require websites and apps to be accessible and to include an accessibility statement. Those regulations specifically apply to public sector bodies.

More broadly, UK equality law protects disabled people from discrimination in the provision of services, and government guidance notes that organisations may be breaking the law if they do not make digital services accessible.

Preparation of this statement

• This statement was prepared on [31/03/2026].
• It was last reviewed on [31/03/2026].