Madeley High School
Disability Equality Scheme / Action Plan for Madeley High School Aims a. To increase access for those with a disability to the physical environment of Madeley High School b. To ensure equality in regards to the ability of pupils, parents, staff and interested parties in accessing information provided by Madeley High School. c. To evaluate and report to parents on the success of the action plan in meeting its targets with regards to the Disability Discrimination Act.
Action Success Criteria Timescale Review To increase for those with a disability to the physical environment of Madeley High School Action
Success Criteria
Timescale
Review
1. Disabled parking spaces at the front of the school will be provided and clearly labeled.
Parking places provided
Sept 2010
One place provided
2. The route to the disabled toilet will be sign posted.
Disabled people will be able to access the toilets independently.
Dec 2010
Achieved signage in place
3. The possibility of a ramp to the main entrance will be investigated.
If it is feasible a ramp will be provided to the main entrance.
Sept 2012
Annually
4. A map of the school will be provided in the reception area and at key points around the school
Map provided
Sept 2010
Maps are provided at key points in school
5. Staff will be trained on the use of the Hearing Loop in the main hall.
Key staff will be trained in the use of the Hearing Loop
Sept 2011
Annually
Madeley High School
To ensure equality equality in regards to the ability of pupils, parents, staff and interested parties in accessing information provided by Madeley High School.
Action
Success Criteria
Timescale
Review
When questioned parents 1. All correspondence with parents will be available on the school website report that they can access information with ease. and eventually on the school VLE.
Dec 2010
Achieved for all school correspondence.
2. Use parental alert / Schoolcomms to send emails/text messages informing parents of information on website.
When questioned parents report that they can access information with ease.
Dec 2010
Achieved however changed from Parental Alert to Keep Kids Safe.
3. Maintain a system that does not rely on ICT/Internet access e.g. post letters to parents who do not have access ICT/ internet.
When questioned parents report that they can access information with ease.
Dec 2010
Achieved
4. All parents to have access to the School Learning Platform to enable them to have online access to their child’s achievement data.
When questioned parents report that they can access information with ease.
Sept 2010
Achievement data now on VLE but as yet not live to parents.
To evaluate and report to parents on the success of the action plan in meeting its targets with regards regards to the Disability Discrimination Act.
Action
Success Criteria
Timescale
1. The disability equality scheme Report is printed annually. and access plan will be reported to parents annually in
a. Initially Sept 2007 and then annually
a. the school prospectus
b. Website Dec 2010
b. on the school website
Review Achieved