/* ================================================================
   NEW PATH CARE — Shared Stylesheet
   ================================================================ */

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   GOOGLE FONTS
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Montserrat:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400&family=Instrument+Sans:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400&display=swap');

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   TOKENS
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  --teal:        #1F4753;
  --amber:       #C97B3D;
  --cream:       #F4F9FF;
  --cream-soft:  #FFFFFF;
  --ink:         #1B1B1B;
  --ink-muted:   #5a5a5a;
  --white:       #ffffff;
  --gray-bg:     #F4F9FF;
  --border:      rgba(0,0,0,0.12);

  --font-serif:  'Montserrat', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-ui:     'Instrument Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;

  --max-w:       1200px;
  --gutter:      clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px);
  --section-py:  clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px);

  --radius-sm:   50px;
  --radius-card: 25px;
  --shadow-card: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   RESET & BASE
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; font: inherit; }

/* Skip link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 0;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 14px;
  z-index: 9999;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

/* Focus styles */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--teal);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   UTILITY CLASSES
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}

.section-py { padding-top: var(--section-py); padding-bottom: var(--section-py); }
.bg-cream    { background: var(--cream); }
.bg-soft     { background: var(--cream-soft); }
.bg-teal     { background: var(--teal); }
.bg-white    { background: var(--white); }
.bg-gray     { background: var(--gray-bg); }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.eyebrow--amber { color: var(--amber); }
.eyebrow--white { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.eyebrow + h1,
.eyebrow + h2,
.eyebrow + h3 { margin-top: 0 !important; }

h1, .h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}
h2, .h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 40px);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}
h3, .h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
h4, .h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
p { text-wrap: pretty; }

.text-muted { color: var(--ink-muted); }
.text-white { color: var(--white); }
.text-teal  { color: var(--teal); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   BUTTONS
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: opacity 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn:hover { opacity: 0.88; }
.btn:active { opacity: 0.76; }

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--amber);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--teal);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--teal);
}
.btn-secondary:hover { background: rgba(31,71,83,0.06); opacity: 1; }
.btn-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
.btn-white:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); opacity: 1; }

.btn-sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 14px; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   UTILITY BAR
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.utility-bar {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  height: 38px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.utility-bar__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}
.utility-bar a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.utility-bar a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.utility-bar__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   HEADER / NAV
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
}
.site-header__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  height: 70px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}
.site-header__logo img { height: 38px; width: auto; display: block; }
.site-header__logo:focus-visible { outline-offset: 4px; }

.primary-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.primary-nav a {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: color 0.15s, background 0.15s;
}
.primary-nav a:hover { color: var(--teal); background: rgba(31,71,83,0.06); }
.primary-nav a.active { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; }

.header-cta { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Mobile nav toggle */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.2s, opacity 0.2s;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 200;
}
.mobile-nav-drawer.open { display: block; }
.mobile-nav-drawer__backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.mobile-nav-drawer__panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: min(340px, 88vw);
  background: var(--cream);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 24px;
  gap: 4px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-nav-drawer__header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.mobile-nav-drawer__close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 4px 8px;
}
.mobile-nav-drawer a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.mobile-nav-drawer a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.mobile-nav-drawer .btn { margin-top: 20px; width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.mobile-nav-drawer__contact {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.mobile-nav-drawer__contact a {
  border-bottom: none;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 4px 0;
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   TRUST STRIP
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 10px var(--gutter);
}
.trust-strip__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust-strip__badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 13px;
}
.ofsted-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.ofsted-good {
  background: #2a7a3b;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   HERO
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: clamp(480px, 60vw, 680px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--teal);
}
.hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31,71,83,0.88) 0%, rgba(31,71,83,0.55) 100%);
}
.hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 80px var(--gutter);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}
.hero__content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.hero__content h1 { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 54px); }
.hero__content p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 500px; }
.hero__actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 8px; }
.hero__photo {
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}
.hero__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* Slim hero for inner pages */
.hero-slim {
  background: var(--teal);
  padding: clamp(48px,6vw,80px) var(--gutter);
}
.hero-slim__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.hero-slim h1 { color: var(--white); margin-top: 10px; }
.hero-slim p   { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); margin-top: 16px; max-width: 560px; font-size: 18px; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   PILLAR CARDS
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.pillar-card {
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--amber);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: auto 1fr auto;
  gap: 12px;
}
.pillar-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.pillar-card p  { font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.pillar-card .link { font-size: 14px; color: var(--teal); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500; align-self: end; }
.pillar-card .link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   STAT TILES
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats-band {
  background: var(--teal);
  padding: clamp(48px,6vw,72px) var(--gutter);
}
.stats-band__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-tile__num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(44px,6vw,64px);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-tile__label {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  margin-top: 8px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-align: center;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   CTA BAND
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--teal);
  padding: clamp(48px,6vw,72px) var(--gutter);
}
.cta-band__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cta-band__text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(24px,3vw,36px);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.cta-band__text p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); margin-top: 10px; font-size: 16px; }
.cta-band__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta-band__phone {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 18px;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.cta-band__phone:hover { color: var(--white); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   HOME TILE
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.home-tile {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.home-tile__photo {
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 300px;
}
.home-tile__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.home-tile__content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.home-tile__content h2 { font-family: var(--font-serif); }
.home-tile__facts {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 4px 0;
}
.home-tile__fact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.home-tile__fact-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}
.home-tile__fact-value { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   TEAM GRID
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}
.team-card {
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.team-card__photo {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--gray-bg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.team-card__body { padding: 20px; }
.team-card__body h3 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.team-card__body .role { font-size: 13px; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.team-card__body .team-card__email { display: block; font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-muted); margin-bottom: 10px; text-decoration: none; }
.team-card__body .team-card__email:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.team-card__body .quals { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-muted); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.team-card__body p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   QUOTE CARD
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.quote-card {
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 40px;
  position: relative;
}
.quote-card__mark {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 80px;
  color: var(--amber);
  line-height: 0.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}
.quote-card blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(17px,2vw,21px);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.quote-card cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   QUICK FACTS STRIP
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.quick-facts {
  background: var(--teal);
  padding: 28px var(--gutter);
}
.quick-facts__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.quick-fact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  flex: 1;
}
.quick-fact:last-child { border-right: none; }
.quick-fact__label { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.quick-fact__value { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 22px; color: var(--white); font-weight: 400; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   PHOTO GALLERY
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}
.gallery-grid__item {
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}
.gallery-grid__item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.3s; }
.gallery-grid__item:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.gallery-grid__item:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--amber); outline-offset: 2px; }

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.92);
  z-index: 500;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}
.lightbox.open { display: flex; }
.lightbox__img { max-height: 88vh; max-width: 90vw; border-radius: 4px; object-fit: contain; }
.lightbox__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 20px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: white;
  font-size: 32px;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}
.lightbox__prev, .lightbox__next {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border: none;
  color: white;
  font-size: 24px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.lightbox__prev { left: 16px; }
.lightbox__next { right: 16px; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   WHO WE ACCEPT
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.accept-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
}
.accept-col h3 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.accept-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.accept-col li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.accept-col li::before {
  content: '';
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.accept-col--yes li::before { background: #2a7a3b; }
.accept-col--no  li::before { background: #b5b5b5; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   PROCESS STEPS
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
}
.process-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: 12.5%;
  right: 12.5%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--border);
  z-index: 0;
}
.process-step { position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: 24px 28px; }
.process-step__num {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--amber);
  color: var(--cream);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.process-step h4 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.process-step p  { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.5; }
.process-step__time { font-size: 12px; color: var(--amber); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 6px; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   FORM
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.form-group label {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.form-group .req { color: var(--amber); }
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: border-color 0.15s;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--teal);
}
.form-group input.error,
.form-group select.error,
.form-group textarea.error { border-color: #cc2200; }
.form-group textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
.form-error { font-size: 13px; color: #cc2200; margin-top: 2px; display: none; }
.form-error.visible { display: block; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   TIMELINE (Our Approach)
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
}
.timeline-block {
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  border-radius: 0;
}
.timeline-block:first-child { border-radius: var(--radius-card) 0 0 var(--radius-card); }
.timeline-block:last-child  { border-radius: 0 var(--radius-card) var(--radius-card) 0; }
.timeline-block__time {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.timeline-block h4 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.timeline-block p  { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   OFSTED BLOCK
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ofsted-block {
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  border-left: 5px solid #2a7a3b;
}
.ofsted-block__badge {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.ofsted-block__badge .rating {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 48px;
  color: #2a7a3b;
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}
.ofsted-block__badge .rating-word {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #2a7a3b;
  display: block;
}
.ofsted-block__info { flex: 1; }
.ofsted-block__info h3 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ofsted-block__info p  { font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ofsted-block__info a  { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   DOWNLOAD BUTTON
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.download-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: background 0.15s;
}
.download-btn:hover { background: rgba(31,71,83,0.06); }
.download-btn__icon { font-size: 22px; }
.download-btn__meta { font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-muted); font-weight: 400; display: block; margin-top: 2px; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   CARDS GRID (insight/news)
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.content-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.content-card__img { aspect-ratio: 16/9; overflow: hidden; }
.content-card__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.content-card__body { padding: 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; flex: 1; }
.content-card__tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.content-card__title { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 18px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.3; }
.content-card__excerpt { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.content-card__link { font-size: 14px; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; margin-top: auto; }
.content-card__link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   FOOTER
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--gray-bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: clamp(48px,6vw,72px) var(--gutter) 32px;
}
.footer__grid {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.footer__brand img { height: 32px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer__brand p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.footer__heading { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer__links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer__links a { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-muted); text-decoration: none; }
.footer__links a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.footer__contact { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer__contact a { font-size: 14px; color: var(--teal); text-decoration: none; }
.footer__contact a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.footer__contact p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-muted); }
.footer__bottom {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}
.footer__policies { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer__policies a { color: var(--ink-muted); text-decoration: none; }
.footer__policies a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.footer__company { max-width: 500px; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   TWO-COLUMN BODY CONTENT
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.two-col-body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
.prose { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.prose p { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ink); }
.prose h2 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(20px,2.5vw,26px); font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin-top: 16px; line-height: 1.3; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.prose h3 { margin-top: 8px; }
.prose ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; padding-left: 20px; list-style: disc; }
.prose ul li { font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.6; }
.prose ol { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; padding-left: 20px; list-style: decimal; }
.prose ol li { font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.6; }
.prose a { color: var(--teal); text-decoration: underline; }
.footer__brand a, .hero-home__logo-link { display: inline-block; line-height: 0; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   MISC COMPONENTS
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-header { margin-bottom: clamp(32px,4vw,52px); }
.section-header h2 { margin-top: 10px; }
.bg-photo {
  position: relative;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.bg-photo::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.40);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.bg-photo .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.bg-photo .eyebrow { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.bg-photo .section-header h2,
.bg-photo .prose h2 { color: #ffffff !important; }
.bg-photo .section-header p,
.bg-photo .prose p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88) !important; }
.bg-photo .pillar-card,
.bg-photo .value-card,
.bg-photo .labeled-list,
.bg-photo .card-glass {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.12) !important;
}
.bg-photo .pillar-card h3,
.bg-photo .value-card h3,
.bg-photo .labeled-item__label,
.bg-photo .labeled-item__value { color: #ffffff !important; }
.bg-photo .pillar-card p,
.bg-photo .value-card p,
.bg-photo .card-glass p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88) !important; }
.bg-photo .pillar-card .link,
.bg-photo .value-card__icon { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; }
.section-header p  { margin-top: 14px; font-size: 17px; color: var(--ink-muted); max-width: 620px; }

.labeled-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.labeled-item { display: flex; gap: 12px; font-size: 16px; }
.labeled-item__label { min-width: 180px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.labeled-item__value { color: var(--ink-muted); }

.safeguarding-card {
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.safeguarding-card__initial {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.safeguarding-card__body h3 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.safeguarding-card__body .role { font-size: 13px; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.safeguarding-card__body p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.5; }

.vacancy-item {
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}
.vacancy-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.vacancy-item h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; }
.vacancy-item p  { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-muted); margin-top: 4px; }
.vacancy-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(201,123,61,0.12);
  color: var(--amber);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.map-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 320px;
  background: var(--gray-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  border: 1px dashed var(--border);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.contact-card {
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 32px;
}
.contact-card__label { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 16px; display: block; }
.contact-card__phone { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 26px; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.contact-card--primary .contact-card__phone { font-size: 30px; color: var(--amber); }
.contact-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.contact-card a { color: var(--teal); text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px; }
.contact-card a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  :root { --gutter: 24px; }

  .utility-bar { display: none; }

  .primary-nav { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle   { display: flex; }

  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__photo { display: none; }

  .pillars-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-band__inner{ grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; }
  .home-tile        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .home-tile__photo { order: -1; }
  .two-col-body     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .gallery-grid     { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .accept-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-steps    { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .process-steps::before { display: none; }
  .timeline         { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 2px; }
  .timeline-block:first-child { border-radius: var(--radius-card) var(--radius-card) 0 0; }
  .timeline-block:last-child  { border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-card) var(--radius-card); }
  .ofsted-block     { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
  .footer__grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .cards-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .contact-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-grid        { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .cta-band__inner  { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .quick-facts__inner { gap: 0; }
  .quick-fact       { min-width: 50%; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  body { font-size: 16px; }
  .stats-band__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .gallery-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .timeline      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2px; }
  .timeline-block:first-child { border-radius: var(--radius-card) var(--radius-card) 0 0; }
  .footer__grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cards-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .home-tile__facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .quick-fact    { min-width: 100%; }
  .footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
}

/* ================================================================
   V2 REVISION ADDITIONS
   ================================================================ */

/* Hide old nav + utility bar (replaced by floating nav in heroes) */
.site-header { display: none !important; }
.utility-bar  { display: none !important; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   FLOATING NAV
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.nav-bar-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 24px var(--gutter);
}

.floating-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  background: rgba(22, 22, 22, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 0.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
}

.floating-nav a {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: color 0.15s, background 0.15s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.floating-nav a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.floating-nav a.active {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-hamburger {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: var(--gutter);
  background: rgba(22, 22, 22, 0.85);
  border: 0.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 51;
}
.nav-hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   FULL-BLEED HERO (new page pattern)
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-page {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 70vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--teal);
}
.hero-page--tall { min-height: 100vh; }

.hero-page__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-page__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.68) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.44) 100%);
}
.hero-page__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  max-width: calc(var(--max-w) + 2 * var(--gutter));
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 120px var(--gutter) clamp(48px, 7vw, 80px);
}
.hero-page__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.hero-page__inner h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5.5vw, 60px);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: #fff;
  max-width: 640px;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}
.hero-page__inner .hero-sub {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* Homepage hero variant */
.hero-home { min-height: 100vh; }
.hero-home .hero-page__inner { justify-content: flex-end; }
.hero-home__logo { width: clamp(220px, 28vw, 360px); height: auto; display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.hero-home__tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-home__paras { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; max-width: 500px; }
.hero-home__paras p { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); margin: 0; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   MOBILE NAV OVERLAY (full-screen dark)
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.mobile-nav-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  background: rgba(12,12,12,0.97);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.mobile-nav-overlay.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-nav-overlay__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px;
  right: 28px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-size: 32px;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 4px 8px;
}
.mobile-nav-overlay__close:hover { color: #fff; }
.mobile-nav-overlay nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.mobile-nav-overlay nav a {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 5vw, 32px);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: color 0.15s;
}
.mobile-nav-overlay nav a:hover { color: #fff; }
.mobile-nav-overlay nav a.active { color: #fff; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 4px; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   VALUE CARDS (About page 2x2 grid)
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.value-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
.value-card {
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
}
.value-card__icon { width: 32px; height: 32px; color: var(--teal); flex-shrink: 0; }
.value-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.3; }
.value-card p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   HOMES OVERVIEW CARDS (Our Homes page)
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.homes-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.homes-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.homes-card__img {
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--cream-soft);
}
.homes-card__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.homes-card__img--placeholder {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-style: italic;
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}
.homes-card__body { padding: 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; flex: 1; }
.homes-card__eyebrow { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); display: block; }
.homes-card__title { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 20px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.25; }
.homes-card__body p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   ELIGIBILITY CHECK GRID (Our Homes page)
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.eligibility-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0 32px;
}
.eligibility-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.eligibility-item svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--teal); margin-top: 2px; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   DAY TIMELINE WITH ICONS (Our Approach)
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.day-timeline-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
}
.day-timeline-visual::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 23px;
  left: calc(12.5% + 16px);
  right: calc(12.5% + 16px);
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(31,71,83,0.2);
  z-index: 0;
}
.day-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 12px 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.day-step__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  border: 2px solid var(--teal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.day-step__icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--teal); }
.day-step__period {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.day-step h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.3; }
.day-step p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   ALTERNATING PHOTO / TEXT SECTIONS
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.alt-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.alt-section--flip .alt-section__photo { order: 2; }
.alt-section--flip .alt-section__text  { order: 1; }
.alt-section__photo {
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 300px;
  background: var(--gray-bg);
}
.alt-section__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.alt-section__photo--placeholder {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-style: italic;
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 300px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--gray-bg);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   POLICY CHIPS (Safeguarding)
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.policy-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.policy-chip {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,71,83,0.14);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   CONCERN STEPS CARD (Safeguarding)
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.concern-steps-card {
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 32px 36px;
}
.concern-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
}
.concern-step:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.concern-step__num {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}
.concern-step__icon { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--teal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 6px; }
.concern-step__body { flex: 1; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ink); }
.concern-step__body a { color: var(--teal); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   TRAINING GROUPED ITEMS (Careers)
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.training-items {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}
.training-item {
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--teal);
}
.training-item h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.training-item p  { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.55; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE ADDITIONS
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .floating-nav   { display: none; }
  .nav-hamburger  { display: flex; }
  .value-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .homes-cards    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .eligibility-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .day-timeline-visual { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .day-timeline-visual::before { display: none; }
  .alt-section    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .alt-section--flip .alt-section__photo { order: -1; }
  .alt-section--flip .alt-section__text  { order: 0; }
  .training-items { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-page__inner h1 { font-size: clamp(30px, 6vw, 44px); }
  .safeguarding-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .docs-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row--two  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-phone-panel { display: none; }
  .hero-page__inner { flex-direction: column !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-page { min-height: 50vh; }
  .hero-home { min-height: 90vh; }
  .hero-home__logo { width: 200px; }
  .day-timeline-visual { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .day-timeline-visual::before { display: none; }
  .concern-steps-card { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .pull-quote blockquote p { font-size: 18px; }
}

/* ================================================================
   V3 — COMPREHENSIVE FIX ADDITIONS
   ================================================================ */

/* Hero pages that set background-image on the section element itself
   (contact, careers, safeguarding, referral) need cover/center */
.hero-page {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

/* ---- Standalone .link ---- */
.link {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ---- Pull quote (contact, careers, safeguarding) ---- */
.pull-quote {
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px) var(--gutter);
  background: #F4F9FF;
  text-align: center;
}
.pull-quote .container {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.pull-quote blockquote p {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(19px, 2.5vw, 26px);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0;
}
.pull-quote blockquote footer {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-style: normal;
}

/* ---- Pull quote section (our-approach variant) ---- */
.pull-quote-section {
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px) var(--gutter);
}

/* ---- Timeline item aliases (our-approach uses timeline-item not timeline-block) ---- */
.timeline-item {
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  border-radius: 0;
}
.timeline-item:first-child { border-radius: var(--radius-card) 0 0 var(--radius-card); }
.timeline-item:last-child  { border-radius: 0 var(--radius-card) var(--radius-card) 0; }
.timeline-item__time {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}
.timeline-item__body h3 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.3; }
.timeline-item__body p  { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ---- Contact card extended styles ---- */
.contact-card__icon {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.contact-card__cta {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--amber);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.contact-card__cta:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.contact-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* ---- Form layout ---- */
.form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}
.form-row { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.form-row--two {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
.checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  min-width: 18px;
  min-height: 18px;
  margin-top: 3px;
  accent-color: var(--teal);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.checkbox-label span {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.form-optional {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-weight: 400;
}
.form-actions { margin-top: 8px; }
.required { color: var(--amber); }
.field-error {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #cc2200;
  display: none;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.field-error:not(:empty) { display: block; }
.form-success {
  background: rgba(42, 122, 59, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(42, 122, 59, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 24px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.form-success a { color: var(--teal); }
.form-fieldset {
  border: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}
.form-fieldset + .form-fieldset { margin-top: 12px; }
.form-fieldset legend {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(17px, 2vw, 20px);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  float: left;
}
.form-fieldset__note {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  clear: both;
  margin-top: -8px;
}

/* ---- Safeguarding leads grid ---- */
.safeguarding-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}
.safeguarding-card {
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.safeguarding-card__photo {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--gray-bg);
}
.safeguarding-card__photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; display: block;
}
.safeguarding-card__body {
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  flex: 1;
}
.safeguarding-card__role {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.safeguarding-card__body h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.safeguarding-card__title {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.safeguarding-card__contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.safeguarding-card__contact a {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--teal);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.safeguarding-card__contact a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ---- Vacancy item extended ---- */
.vacancy-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.vacancy-item { gap: 0; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
.vacancy-item__header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.vacancy-item__meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 6px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.vacancy-item__meta li {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  padding-right: 12px;
  margin-right: 12px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.vacancy-item__meta li:last-child { border-right: none; padding-right: 0; margin-right: 0; }
.vacancy-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(201,123,61,0.1);
  color: var(--amber);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vacancy-badge--muted {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}
.vacancy-item p { margin-bottom: 16px; }

/* ---- Labeled list spaced variant ---- */
.labeled-list--spaced { gap: 0; }
.labeled-list--spaced .labeled-item {
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.labeled-list--spaced .labeled-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

/* ---- Full-bleed alt-section: content column padding ---- */
.alt-section { gap: 0; }
.alt-section--flip .alt-section__content { order: 2; }
.alt-section--flip .alt-section__photo   { order: 1; }
.alt-section__content {
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.alt-section__content .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 0; }
.alt-section__content p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.alt-section__content h2 { font-family: var(--font-serif); }

/* ---- Hero phone panel (referral page) ---- */
.hero-page__inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
}
.hero-page__text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.hero-page__text .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.hero-home .hero-page__inner,
.hero-page--single .hero-page__inner,
.hero-page__inner.hero-page--single {
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.hero-phone-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 28px 32px;
  min-width: 220px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-phone-panel__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin: 0;
}
.hero-phone-panel__number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 26px);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.15;
  display: block;
  margin: 2px 0 6px;
}
.hero-phone-panel__number--sm { font-size: clamp(17px, 1.8vw, 21px); }
.hero-phone-panel__sub {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  margin: 0;
}
.hero-phone-panel__divider {
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  margin: 10px 0;
}

/* ---- Documentation grid (referral page) ---- */
.docs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
.docs-card {
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.docs-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.docs-card ul {
  list-style: disc;
  padding-left: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.docs-card ul li {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ---- Process step content wrapper (referral page) ---- */
.process-step__content h3 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.process-step__content p  { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.55; }

/* ---- Concern steps list (safeguarding page) ---- */
.concern-steps {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  counter-reset: concern-step;
}
.concern-steps li {
  counter-increment: concern-step;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.concern-steps li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.concern-steps li::before {
  content: counter(concern-step);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  min-width: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.concern-steps li a { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 500; }

/* ---- Policy chip icon alignment ---- */
.policy-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.policy-chip svg { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   V4 — BRAND STANDARDISATION
   White + #F4F9FF palette · 25px cards · pill buttons · centred heroes
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Section backgrounds ---- */
.bg-cream { background: #F4F9FF; }
.bg-soft  { background: #FFFFFF; }

/* ---- Universal card standard: white bg · 25px radius · 0.5px stroke · 10% shadow ---- */
.value-card,
.pillar-card,
.process-step,
.docs-card,
.vacancy-item,
.team-card,
.quote-card,
.eligibility-card,
.ofsted-block,
.feature-box,
.benefit-item,
.concern-steps-card,
.npc-card,
.contact-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 25px;
  border: 0.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
}

/* Safeguarding card (already has overflow:hidden from earlier rules) */
.safeguarding-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 25px;
  border: 0.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
}
.safeguarding-card__photo img { border-radius: 25px 25px 0 0; }

/* Timeline blocks */
.timeline-block,
.timeline-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 0.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
}

/* Docs cards */
.docs-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 0.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
}

/* Eligibility cards */
.eligibility-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
}
.eligibility-card--yes { border-top: 3px solid var(--teal); }
.eligibility-card--no  { border-top: 3px solid var(--amber); }

/* Vacancy item */
.vacancy-item {
  border-radius: 25px;
  border: 0.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  padding: 28px 32px;
}

/* ---- Pill buttons ---- */
.btn              { border-radius: 50px; }
.npc-btn-primary  { border-radius: 50px; }
.npc-btn-outline  { border-radius: 50px; }

/* ---- Hero: centred text + 50% reduced spacing ---- */
.hero-page--single .hero-page__inner,
.hero-page__inner.hero-page--single {
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hero-page--single .hero-page__inner h1,
.hero-page__inner.hero-page--single h1 {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.hero-page--single .hero-page__inner .hero-sub,
.hero-page__inner.hero-page--single .hero-sub {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.hero-page--single .hero-page__eyebrow,
.hero-page__inner.hero-page--single .hero-page__eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}

/* ---- Benefits grid (careers page) ---- */
.benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.benefit-item {
  padding: 24px 28px;
}
.benefit-item h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.benefit-item p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---- Numbered steps (referral page) ---- */
.numbered-steps {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  counter-reset: numbered-step;
}
.numbered-steps li {
  counter-increment: numbered-step;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 25px;
  border: 0.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  position: relative;
  padding: 22px 28px 22px 76px;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.numbered-steps li::before {
  content: counter(numbered-step);
  position: absolute;
  left: 24px;
  top: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ================================================================
   V5 — MOBILE OPTIMISATIONS
   Desktop unchanged. All rules below are mobile-only.
   ================================================================ */

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  /* Hide homepage phone panel on tablet/mobile */
  .hero-phone-panel { display: none !important; }

  /* Page hero inner padding */
  .hero-page__inner { padding-top: 80px; padding-bottom: clamp(36px, 6vw, 56px); }

  /* CTA band: stack buttons vertically */
  .cta-band__inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 24px; }
  .cta-band__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; width: 100%; }
  .cta-band__actions .btn { text-align: center; justify-content: center; }

  /* Eligibility checklist: single column, remove right-column indent */
  .who-we-serve-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .who-we-serve-grid li { padding-left: 0 !important; }

  /* Timeline 3-col → 2-col (overrides inline style) */
  .timeline { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr) !important; }

  /* Leadership grid 3-col → 2-col (overrides inline style) */
  .leadership-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr) !important; }

  /* Form two-col rows stack (overrides base definition further up) */
  .form-row--two { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Footer grid collapses to 2 columns on tablet */
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  /* Base typography */
  body { font-size: 16px; }

  /* Home hero */
  .hero-home { min-height: 85vh; }
  .hero-home__logo { width: 180px; }
  .hero-home__inner { padding: 0 var(--gutter) 40px; }
  .hero-home__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 12px; }
  .hero-home__actions .btn { text-align: center; justify-content: center; }

  /* Page heroes */
  .hero-page__inner h1 { font-size: clamp(24px, 7vw, 36px); }
  .hero-page__inner .hero-sub { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; }

  /* Section headers */
  .section-header { margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .section-header p { font-size: 16px; }

  /* Stats band */
  .stats-band__inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 32px; }
  .stat-tile__num { font-size: clamp(40px, 11vw, 56px); }

  /* Leadership grid: single column on mobile (overrides inline style) */
  .leadership-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }

  /* Timeline: single column on mobile (overrides inline style) */
  .timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }

  /* Pull quotes */
  .pull-quote { padding: 36px var(--gutter); }
  .pull-quote blockquote p { font-size: clamp(17px, 4.5vw, 22px); }

  /* Quote cards */
  .quote-card { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .quote-card__mark { font-size: 56px; }

  /* Pillar / value / process cards */
  .pillar-card { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .value-card { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .process-step { padding: 20px 18px; }
  .numbered-steps li { padding: 18px 18px 18px 64px; }
  .numbered-steps li::before { left: 18px; top: 18px; }

  /* Labeled list */
  .labeled-item { flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
  .labeled-item__label { min-width: unset; }

  /* Two-column prose layouts */
  .two-col-body { gap: 24px; }

  /* Safeguarding cards */
  .safeguarding-cards { gap: 16px; }

  /* Contact cards */
  .contact-card { padding: 24px; }

  /* Document / benefit / concern cards */
  .docs-card { padding: 20px 22px; }
  .benefit-item { padding: 18px 20px; }
  .concern-steps-card { padding: 20px 18px; }
  .ofsted-block { padding: 24px 20px; }

  /* Timeline */
  .timeline-block, .timeline-item { padding: 20px 16px; }

  /* Vacancies */
  .vacancy-item__meta li { border-right: none; padding-right: 0; margin-right: 0; }

  /* Forms — prevent iOS zoom on focus */
  .form-group input,
  .form-group select,
  .form-group textarea { font-size: 16px; min-height: 52px; }

  /* Prose body text */
  .prose p { font-size: 16px; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .footer__company { font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.6; }
  .footer__policies { gap: 12px; }
  .site-footer { padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; }
}