Language Translation
You can translate pages on this site into 10 different languages.
Just click on the relevant flag at the bottom of the Home page.
Please allow a brief delay whilst the translation takes place.
We have chosen to use Google to provide the free translation service.
(It is intended only as a rough guide and Essex County Council cannot be held responsible for any errors in the translated text).
Listening to the site
This site uses a piece of software called 'Dixerit Plus'. This software allows you to hear whatever is written on a page. 'Dixierit Plus' can also read most file formats including, 'Word, RTF and PDF'. It works on any browser with internet connection speeds of 33.6k and up. 'Dixerit Plus' is free of charge and works for most common web browsers without the need to download specific plugins of software.
To listen to this site go to the Home page and Click on 'Listen to site' under the 'Online Services' heading on the left hand side.
Search for a word
Press the Ctrl and F buttons at the same time on the keyboard to find a particular word on a page.
Text Size
You can alter the size of the font on the page to make it easier to read.
Click on the browser that you use to get instructions:
