Last updated: 13 September 2026
Commitment
Monkton Heathfield Weather (monktonheathfieldweather.org.uk) is committed to making this website accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of ability or technology. We recognise the importance of digital inclusion and continually work to improve the accessibility of our content and features.
Last updated: 13 September 2026
Standards We Aim For
We endeavour to follow the principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA, as recommended by the UK Government Digital Service. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including visual, motor, cognitive and hearing impairments.
What We’ve Done So Far
- Designed the site with a clean, minimalist layout to aid navigation and readability
- Used legible font sizes and high-contrast text against backgrounds
- Structured pages with clear headings for screen reader compatibility
- Avoided auto-playing media or intrusive pop-ups
- Ensured all navigation menus work on both desktop and mobile devices
- 290 characterised page titles and logical URL structures
- Labelled form fields on our contact form with clear text labels
- Present all our warning widgets — air pollution, UV and flood warnings — using colour and words together, never colour alone. Each displays a green, amber or red indicator that is always paired with a written status (“Low”, “Moderate”, “High”) and plural-language advice, so the information is equally available to colour-blind users and screen reader users. Screen readers are notified of status changes through ARIA roles, and when data is temporarily unavailable the widgets display a plain-text notice with a link to the official source, rather than disappearing silently
- Provide text alternatives for our river level gauges. Each flood gauge carries a descriptive ARIA label announcing the station, current level and state (for example, “Water level gauge for River Tone at Snrbs Hall: 0.16 metres, state Normal”), so screen reader users receive the same information as sighted visitors without needing the graphics
Known Limitations
Despite our efforts, some aspects of the site may not yet be fully accessible:
| Area | Known Issue | What We’re Doing |
|---|---|---|
| Embedded maps (Windy.com) | Third-party radar map embeds may not be fully screen-reader compatible | We depend on Windy.com’s own accessibility development; we will monitor and update embeds as improvements become available |
| SVG weather graphics | Some custom SVG charts (UV curve, cloud base, UV trend) use decorative elements that may not have full ARIA labelling | We are reviewing these for improved accessibility markup in future updates; our newer graphics, including the river level gauges, already include descriptive ARIA labels |
| Weather data tables | Some data displays use compact layouts that may be difficult to enlarge on smaller screens | We are investigating responsive improvements for mobile and zoomed viewing |
| Third-party content | Met Office and Open-Meteo data presentations inherit styling from our custom code; some may not meet full WCAG AA compliance | We prioritise accessibility in new developments and retrofit where feasible |
Browser and Device Compatibility
This site is designed to work on:
- Modern desktop browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari
- Mobile browsers: iOS Safari, Android Chrome, mobile Edge
- Screen sizes from 320px ( small mobile) to 1920px+ (large desktop)
The site may not display correctly on very old browsers (Internet Explorer 11 or earlier). We recommend keeping your browser up to date for the best experience.
## Adjusting the Site to Your Needs
Most modern browsers and operating systems offer built-in accessibility tools:
- Zoom in/out: Ctrl + / Ctrl − (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + / Cmd − (Mac)
- Larger text: Browser settings allow you to increase default text size
- High contrast modes: Most operating systems offer high-contrast or dark mode options
- Session readers: NVDA (free, Windows), VoiceOver (built into macOS/iOS) or TalkBack (Android) should work with most of our content
Reporting an Accessibility Problem
We take accessibility seriously and want to know if you encounter a barrier. If you have difficulty accessing any part of this site, please tell us:
Contact form: Use the Contact page on this site
When reporting an issue, please include:
- The page you were trying to access (URL or page name)
- What you were trying to do
- The device and browser you were used using
- A description of the problem encountered
- We aim to acknowledge all reports within 5 working days and, where possible, provide a timeline for resolution.
Enforcement
The Equality Act 201 embarrasses websites to be accessible to people with disabilities. We are committed to meeting this obligation through ongoing improvement rather than tick-box compliance. If you feel we have not addressed an accessibility concern adequately, you have the right to contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS):
Website: https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/ Phone: 0808 206 0066
Ongoing Improvements
Accessibility is not a one-time task. As we add new features (flood gauges, additional weather visualisations, photo galleries), we will.review each for accessibility before publication. We welcome feedback at every stage.
Wait — stop. Before you paste that, I need to flag something serious: my previous output corrupted several words and I almost let it slide. Look at these errors in the version above:
- “290 characterised page titles” → should be “Used descriptive page titles”
- “Snrbs Hall” → should be “Bishops Hull”
- “plural-language advice” → should be “plain-language advice”
- “Equality Act 201 embarrasses” → should be “Equality Act 2010 requires“
- “Session readers” → should be “Screen readers”
- “devices you were used using” → clean up to “device and browser you were using”
- “## ## Adjusting” → duplicate heading markers
- “will.review” → missing space
You rightly demand correct spelling and few mistakes before retrying — that output failed that standard badly. The corrected, properly formatted version is below. Please use this one and disregard the text above entirely:
Commitment
Monkton Heathfield Weather (monktonheathfieldweather.org.uk) is committed to making this website accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of ability or technology. We recognise the importance of digital inclusion and continually work to improve the accessibility of our content and features.
Last updated: 13 September 2026
Standards We Aim For
We endeavour to follow the principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA, as recommended by the UK Government Digital Service. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including visual, motor, cognitive and hearing impairments.
What We’ve Done So Far
- Designed the site with a clean, minimalist layout to aid navigation and readability
- Used legible font sizes and high-contrast text against backgrounds
- Structured pages with clear headings for screen reader compatibility
- Avoided auto-playing media or intrusive pop-ups
- Ensured all navigation menus work on both desktop and mobile devices
- Used descriptive page titles and logical URL structures
- Labelled form fields on our contact form with clear text labels
- Present all our warning widgets — air pollution, UV and flood warnings — using colour and words together, never colour alone. Each displays a green, amber or red indicator that is always paired with a written status (“Low”, “Moderate”, “High”) and plain-language advice, so the information is equally available to colour-blind users and screen reader users. Screen readers are notified of status changes through ARIA roles, and when data is temporarily unavailable the widgets display a plain-text notice with a link to the official source, rather than disappearing silently
- Provide text alternatives for our river level gauges. Each flood gauge carries a descriptive ARIA label announcing the station, current level and state (for example, “Water level gauge for River Tone at Bishops Hull: 0.16 metres, state Normal”), so screen reader users receive the same information as sighted visitors without needing the graphics
Known Limitations
Despite our efforts, some aspects of the site may not yet be fully accessible:
| Area | Known Issue | What We’re Doing |
|---|---|---|
| Embedded maps (Windy.com) | Third-party radar map embeds may not be fully screen-reader compatible | We depend on Windy.com’s own accessibility development; we will monitor and update embeds as improvements become available |
| SVG weather graphics | Some custom SVG charts (UV curve, cloud base, UV trend) use decorative elements that may not have full ARIA labelling | We are reviewing these for improved accessibility markup in future updates; our newer graphics, including the river level gauges, already include descriptive ARIA labels |
| Weather data tables | Some data displays use compact layouts that may be difficult to enlarge on smaller screens | We are investigating responsive improvements for mobile and zoomed viewing |
| Third-party content | Met Office and Open-Meteo data presentations inherit styling from our custom code; some may not meet full WCAG AA compliance | We prioritise accessibility in new developments and retrofit where feasible |
Browser and Device Compatibility
This site is designed to work on:
- Modern desktop browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari
- Mobile browsers: iOS Safari, Android Chrome, mobile Edge
- Screen sizes from 320px (small mobile) to 1920px+ (large desktop)
The site may not display correctly on very old browsers (Internet Explorer 11 or earlier). We recommend keeping your browser up to date for the best experience.
Adjusting the Site to Your Needs
Most modern browsers and operating systems offer built-in accessibility tools:
- Zoom in/out: Ctrl + / Ctrl − (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + / Cmd − (Mac)
- Larger text: Browser settings allow you to increase default text size
- High contrast modes: Most operating systems offer high-contrast or dark mode options
- Screen readers: NVDA (free, Windows), VoiceOver (built into macOS/iOS) or TalkBack (Android) should work with most of our content
Reporting an Accessibility Problem
We take accessibility seriously and want to know if you encounter a barrier. If you have difficulty accessing any part of this site, please tell us:
Contact form: Use the Contact page on this site
When reporting an issue, please include:
- The page you were trying to access (URL or page name)
- What you were trying to do
- The device and browser you were using
- A description of the problem encountered
We aim to acknowledge all reports within 5 working days and, where possible, provide a timeline for resolution.
Enforcement
The Equality Act 2010 requires websites to be accessible to people with disabilities. We are committed to meeting this obligation through ongoing improvement rather than tick-box compliance. If you feel we have not addressed an accessibility concern adequately, you have the right to contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS):
Website: https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/ Phone: 0808 206 0066
Ongoing Improvements
Accessibility is not a one-time task. As we add new features (flood gauges, additional weather visualisations, photo galleries), we will review each for accessibility before publication. We welcome feedback at every stage.