Fiducia TogetherAccessibility plan
A school's plan to improve access for disabled pupils, over time. A legal requirement.
Please note: This page explains a word or a process in education. It is general information about the system, the law and the guidance in England — not advice about your child, your school or your exam. If a decision is going against you, get advice from one of the free services we link to before you agree to anything or miss a deadline. If you are revising, check your own exam board's specification: boards word things differently and yours is the one that marks you.
What it is
Schools must have an accessibility plan covering three things: improving access to the curriculum, improving the physical environment, and improving the availability of information in accessible formats.
Where it applies
All schools, under the Equality Act 2010. It must be published and reviewed.
How it works
It is forward-looking and strategic — a plan for improvement over time — rather than a response to one pupil. That is what distinguishes it from a reasonable adjustment, which is owed to an individual now.
What you can ask for
Ask for the plan. Many schools have one that has not been reviewed in years, and asking is often what prompts the review.
Ask what it says about the specific barrier your child faces, and when the plan addresses it.
Remember the third strand — information in accessible formats. It is the most neglected and it covers letters, the website and printed material.
Where to get help
The school's website, and the DfE's Equality Act advice. SENDIASS for free local advice, IPSEA and Contact nationally.
Where to read more
Last reviewed 2026-08-28 by Fiducia Together · Next review due 2027-08-28
Please note: This page explains a word or a process in education. It is general information about the system, the law and the guidance in England — not advice about your child, your school or your exam. If a decision is going against you, get advice from one of the free services we link to before you agree to anything or miss a deadline. If you are revising, check your own exam board's specification: boards word things differently and yours is the one that marks you.