EA Audits - School Access Audits

14/10/2026

13/10/2026

Some schools are wonderfully unique… and this one is a perfect example. A charming village primary set within a beautiful old building — full of character, history and quirks.

But even in “trickier” sites like this, accessibility doesn’t have to mean expensive structural work. We focus on what’s reasonable, achievable and genuinely impactful for pupils, staff and visitors. Small adjustments, thoughtful planning and clear priorities can make a world of difference.

Creating inclusive environments is possible anywhere.

13/10/2026

Accessibility isn’t just about day‑to‑day movement — it’s also about safety in an emergency.
We’ve been helping schools update their evacuation plans and PEEPs to ensure every pupil and staff member has a clear, supported route out of the building.

Prepared, compliant and confident.

12/10/2026

We’ve noticed more schools thinking carefully about classroom layouts — especially circulation space, adaptable seating and sensory‑friendly zones.
These tweaks support pupils with SEND and create calmer, more flexible learning environments for all.

Thoughtful design doesn’t have to be expensive.

12/10/2026

Clear, consistent signage makes a huge difference to how confidently pupils, staff and visitors move around a school.
During recent audits, we’ve seen some great improvements — but also a few missing signs that could easily be fixed.

Small changes, big impact.

09/10/2026

https://www.schoolaccessaudits.com/post/supporting-eal-learners-what-schools-are-reasonably-expected-to-do-under-the-equality-act

We’ve recently carried out a number of school access audits and noticed a growing trend: many schools now have a very high number of pupils who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL). This brings huge strengths to a school community—but also important responsibilities under the Equality Act.

In our latest article, we break down what schools are reasonably expected to do to support EAL learners and their families, including simple, practical adjustments that make a big difference to learning, communication, and inclusion.

If your school has EAL pupils or parents who don’t speak English, this is essential reading.

👉 Click to read the full guidance and our recommended reasonable adjustments.

Over recent months, our team has carried out a significant number of accessibility audits in schools across the UK—many of which have a very high proportion of pupils who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL). In several schools, more than half of the pupil population speaks a language oth...