Accessibility plan: model and examples

Download our model accessibility plan and adapt it to suit your context.

Last reviewed on 30 November 2023
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Statutory/mandatory for:
Maintained schools
Academies
Free schools
Independent schools
Sixth-form colleges
Pupil referral units
Non-maintained special schools
Contents
  1. Download our model accessibility plan
  2. Use our checklist
  3. Should the accessibility plan be trust-wide?

Under the Equality Act 2010all schools are required to have an accessibility plan. The plan should cover how you intend to:

  • Increase the extent to which pupils with disabilities can participate in the curriculum
  • Improve the physical environment to enable pupils with disabilities to take better advantage of the education, benefits, facilities and services you provide
  • Improve the availability of accessible information to pupils with disabilities

Download our model accessibility plan

Model accessibility plan (trusts) DOC, 240.0 KB

Our model:

  • Is designed for you to adapt to suit your trust's context
  • Takes account of relevant requirements and good practice
  • Is approved by Forbes Solicitors

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