Privacy Notice

Blackpool Skills Academy is fully committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), as tailored by the Data Protection Act 2018.

This statement is intended to inform employees, students, parents, carers, business partners and suppliers of our commitment to strong data protection practices and ongoing GDPR compliance.

Blackpool Skills Academy takes data protection seriously and is committed to meeting all legal requirements. As part of our compliance, we:

  • Liaise with registered Data Protection Officers through Blackpool Council
  • Embed GDPR principles into our policies and daily operations
  • Implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data
  • Maintain clear records of our compliance measures
  • Provide regular staff training on GDPR responsibilities
  • Carry out an annual audit of our data protection practices to monitor and improve compliance

We remain dedicated to safeguarding personal information and upholding the rights of all individuals whose data we hold.

Data privacy and information governance at Blackpool Skills Academy

Accessibility Statement for Blackpool Skills Academy

Blackpool Skills Academy is committed to making its website as accessible as possible for all users, including people with disabilities, additional needs and those using assistive technologies.

We aim to provide an inclusive, clear and user-friendly experience across different devices, browsers and technologies.

Accessibility Standards

We aim for our website to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at Level AA wherever reasonably possible.

These guidelines are based on four key principles. Digital content should be:

  • Perceivable: information and user interface components should be presented in ways that users can perceive.
  • Operable: navigation and interface components should be usable by people using a range of devices and assistive technologies.
  • Understandable: information and the operation of the website should be clear and predictable.
  • Robust: content should work reliably with a wide range of browsers, devices and assistive technologies.

Accessibility Features

We consider accessibility when designing, reviewing and updating the website. This includes:

  • Providing text alternatives for meaningful non-text content where appropriate
  • Using clear and consistent navigation
  • Supporting keyboard navigation
  • Using logical heading structures to organise page content
  • Considering colour contrast and readability
  • Using clear language and page layouts wherever possible
  • Reviewing documents and other downloadable content for accessibility

Accessibility Tools

Our website includes a UserWay accessibility widget which provides additional tools that some visitors may find helpful when using the site.

Depending on the device and browser being used, these tools may include options relating to:

  • Text size and spacing
  • Colour and contrast
  • Keyboard navigation
  • Focus and highlighting
  • Screen reader support

The accessibility widget is an additional aid and does not replace our responsibility to design and maintain accessible website content.

Ongoing Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing process. We regularly review the website and its content to identify opportunities for improvement and to respond to changes in accessibility standards, technology and user needs.

Some older documents, embedded resources or third-party content may not yet fully meet current accessibility standards. Where issues are identified, we will make reasonable efforts to improve, replace or provide an accessible alternative.

Reporting Accessibility Issues

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of this website, need information in a different format, or have a suggestion about how we could improve accessibility, please contact Blackpool Skills Academy using the contact details shown in the footer of this website.

We will make reasonable efforts to provide the information you need in an accessible format and to address any accessibility issues brought to our attention.

Third-Party Content

Our website may contain links to external websites, embedded content or third-party services which are not controlled by Blackpool Skills Academy. We cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content, but we will consider accessible alternatives where reasonably practicable.