Accessibility statement for rscp.org.uk
This website is run by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council on behalf of the Rotherham Safeguarding Children’s Partnership.
We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, you should be able to:
- change colours, contrast levels and fonts
- zoom in up to 300% without text spilling off the screen
- navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
- navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
- listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the latest versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)
We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.
https://abilitynet.org.uk/ has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
Feedback and contact information
If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:
- https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/xfp/form/212
- Telephone: 01709 382121
- Email: customerservices@rotherham.gov.uk
We’ll consider your request and get back to you within 5 working days.
If you cannot view the map on our ‘contact us’ page, call or email us for directions.
Reporting accessibility problems
We’re always looking to improve accessibility. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact the Customer Services Digital Team:
- https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/xfp/form/414
- Email: website@rotherham.gov.uk
Enforcement procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) enforces the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/.
Contacting us by phone or visiting us
We provide a text relay service for people who are D/deaf, hearing impaired or have a speech impediment.
Our offices have audio induction loops, or we can arrange a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter if you contact us before your visit.
https://www.rscp.org.uk/contact
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to making this website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Compliance status
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard.
Non-accessible content
Navigation panel – colour contrast issue
The breadcrumb trail in the navigation panel during search fails WCAG 2.2 Success Criterion 1.4.3 (Contrast Minimum).
We aim to fix this by 15 August 2025.
What we’re doing to improve accessibility
We check accessibility daily using https://wave.webaim.org/ and https://silktide.com/resources/toolbar/.
Our website is built and hosted through third-party software. In some cases, we work with the provider to resolve issues.
Preparation of this statement
This statement was prepared on 1 July 2025 and reviewed on 23 July 2025.
All previously defined issues have been rectified as of July 2025.