/* ================================================================
   ELEVATED LIVING GROUP — Modern Stylesheet
   ================================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;1,400&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600&display=swap');

/* ── Design Tokens ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  /* Colours — Elevated Living Group brand palette */
  --clr-primary:       #00897F;  /* brand teal, darkened for contrast */
  --clr-primary-lt:    #00A79D;  /* exact brand teal #00A79D */
  --clr-primary-dk:    #005E57;  /* deep teal for hero/footer */
  --clr-accent:        #1C75BC;  /* brand blue #1C75BC */
  --clr-accent-lt:     #3B8FD0;  /* lighter brand blue */
  --clr-accent-dk:     #145A93;  /* darker brand blue */
  --clr-sage:          #00A79D;  /* brand teal mid-tone */
  --clr-cream:         #F7F3EE;
  --clr-cream-dk:      #EDE8E1;
  --clr-white:         #FFFFFF;
  --clr-dark:          #151F28;
  --clr-text:          #243040;
  --clr-text-mid:      #4A6070;
  --clr-text-lt:       #7A98A8;
  --clr-border:        #D8D0C8;

  /* Typography */
  --ff-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --ff-body:    'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.09);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.11);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);

  /* Radii */
  --r-sm:   6px;
  --r-md:   12px;
  --r-lg:   20px;
  --r-xl:   32px;
  --r-full: 9999px;

  /* Easing */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  /* Layout */
  --container:    1200px;
  --container-sm: 860px;
  --nav-h:        78px;
  --topbar-h:     38px;
}

/* ── Reset ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html   { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body   { font-family: var(--ff-body); color: var(--clr-text); background: var(--clr-white); line-height: 1.65; overflow-x: hidden; }
img    { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a      { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }
input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; }

/* ── Typography ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 { font-family: var(--ff-heading); line-height: 1.18; color: var(--clr-dark); }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4.4rem); font-weight: 700; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);   font-weight: 600; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem); font-weight: 600; }
h4 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem);  font-weight: 600; }
h5 { font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.4vw, 1.1rem); font-weight: 600; }
p  { font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.08rem); color: var(--clr-text-mid); }
.lead { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.9vw, 1.3rem); color: var(--clr-text-mid); line-height: 1.75; }

/* ── Layout Utilities ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container    { max-width: var(--container);    margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem); }
.container--sm{ max-width: var(--container-sm); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem); }
.section      { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; }

.section-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.section-title { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.section-intro {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.7vw, 1.18rem);
  color: var(--clr-text-mid);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 640px;
}
.section-header           { margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.section-header--center   { text-align: center; }
.section-header--center .section-intro { margin: 0 auto; }

.bg-cream   { background: var(--clr-cream); }
.bg-primary { background: var(--clr-primary); }
.bg-dark    { background: var(--clr-dark); }
.bg-white   { background: var(--clr-white); }

/* ── Buttons ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  letter-spacing: 0.025em;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}
.btn--primary {
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: var(--clr-accent);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--clr-accent-dk);
  border-color: var(--clr-accent-dk);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(200,145,42,0.38);
}
.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}
.btn--outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: var(--clr-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn--outline-dark {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.btn--outline-dark:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn--lg { padding: 1.1rem 2.5rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn--sm { padding: 0.6rem 1.3rem; font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ── Top Bar ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.topbar {
  background: var(--clr-primary-dk);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  height: var(--topbar-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.topbar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}
.topbar__contacts { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; }
.topbar__contacts a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.topbar__contacts a:hover { color: var(--clr-accent-lt); }
.topbar__right {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.topbar__right span { color: var(--clr-accent-lt); font-weight: 500; }

/* ── Navbar ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  height: var(--nav-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.navbar.scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-bottom-color: transparent; }
.navbar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  gap: 2rem;
}
.nav-logo img { height: 46px; width: auto; }
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.15rem; }
.nav-links a {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--clr-primary); background: var(--clr-cream); }
.nav-links .nav-cta {
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
}
.nav-links .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--clr-accent-dk); }
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-text);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile drawer */
.nav-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.nav-overlay.active { opacity: 1; }
.nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: min(320px, 85vw);
  background: var(--clr-white);
  z-index: 1001;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.nav-drawer.open { transform: translateX(0); }
.nav-drawer__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.nav-drawer__close {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: var(--clr-cream);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--clr-text);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.nav-drawer__close:hover { background: var(--clr-cream-dk); }
.nav-drawer__links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.2rem; }
.nav-drawer__links a {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  transition: all 0.2s;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}
.nav-drawer__links a:hover { color: var(--clr-primary); background: var(--clr-cream); border-left-color: var(--clr-accent); }
.nav-drawer__cta { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 2rem; }
.nav-drawer__cta .btn { width: 100%; }

/* ── Page Hero (inner pages) ───────────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary-dk) 0%, var(--clr-primary) 100%);
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 5.5rem) 0 clamp(4rem, 9vw, 7rem);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(200,145,42,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -1px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 72px;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  clip-path: ellipse(55% 100% at 50% 100%);
}
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--clr-white); margin-bottom: 0.875rem; }
.page-hero .lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); max-width: 560px; }
.page-hero--cream::after { background: var(--clr-cream); }

/* ── Home Hero ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  background:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(11,32,42,0.93) 0%, rgba(27,79,95,0.80) 55%, rgba(11,32,42,0.65) 100%),
    url('../images/hero-home.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
}
.hero__content { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 760px; }
.hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  padding: 0.375rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero__badge-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  background: var(--clr-accent-lt);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
.hero h1 { color: var(--clr-white); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.1; }
.hero h1 em { color: var(--clr-accent-lt); font-style: normal; }
.hero__sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.9vw, 1.22rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 560px;
}
.hero__actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero__scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2.5rem; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: floatDown 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero__scroll-hint svg { opacity: 0.5; }
.hero__curve {
  position: absolute; bottom: -1px; left: 0; right: 0;
  line-height: 0; pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__curve svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

/* ── Mission ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.mission { background: var(--clr-white); text-align: center; }
.mission__quote {
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  position: relative;
}
.mission__quote::before {
  content: '\201C';
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  opacity: 0.25;
  position: absolute;
  top: -1.5rem; left: -1rem;
  font-style: normal;
  line-height: 1;
}
.mission__body {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.7vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--clr-text-mid);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ── Why Choose Us Cards ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.why-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.why-card__img {
  height: 240px; overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--clr-cream-dk);
}
.why-card__img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease);
}
.why-card:hover .why-card__img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.why-card__body { padding: 1.75rem 2rem; }
.why-card__icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: var(--clr-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.why-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.why-card p  { font-size: 0.94rem; line-height: 1.72; }

/* ── ELEVATED Values Grid ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.values-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary-dk) 0%, var(--clr-primary) 100%);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0;
}
.values-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 85%, rgba(200,145,42,0.14) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 15%, rgba(92,140,124,0.18) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.values-band .section-label { color: var(--clr-accent-lt); }
.values-band h2  { color: var(--clr-white); }
.values-band .section-intro { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); }
.values-band .section-header { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.elevated-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}
.elevated-item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.13);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.elevated-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(224,168,64,0.45);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.elevated-item__letter {
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-accent-lt);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.elevated-item__word  { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--clr-white); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.elevated-item__desc  { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62); line-height: 1.55; }

/* ── Accreditations ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.accred { background: var(--clr-cream); }
.accred__heading {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-text-lt);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.accred__logos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 3rem;
}
.accred__logos img {
  height: 56px; width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(0.5) opacity(0.65);
  transition: filter 0.3s;
}
.accred__logos img:hover { filter: grayscale(0) opacity(1); }

/* ── CTA Banner ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-accent-dk) 0%, var(--clr-accent) 100%);
  text-align: center;
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6rem) 0;
}
.cta-band h2          { color: var(--clr-white); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.cta-band p           { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.7vw, 1.2rem); max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto 2.5rem; }
.cta-band__actions    { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta-band .btn--white { background: var(--clr-white); color: var(--clr-accent-dk); border-color: var(--clr-white); }
.cta-band .btn--white:hover { background: var(--clr-cream); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ── Footer ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer {
  background: var(--clr-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) 0 0;
}
.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
.footer__logo { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.footer__logo img { height: 42px; width: auto; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); opacity: 0.88; }
.footer__about { font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.footer h5 {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.footer__links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.55rem; }
.footer__links a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  padding-left: 0;
}
.footer__links a::before {
  content: '→';
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  margin-right: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-6px);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.footer__links a:hover { color: var(--clr-accent-lt); padding-left: 1rem; }
.footer__links a:hover::before { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-8px); }
.footer__contact-row {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}
.footer__contact-row svg { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.footer__contact-row a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer__contact-row a:hover { color: var(--clr-accent-lt); }
.footer__accreds { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.footer__accreds img {
  height: 32px; width: auto; object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  opacity: 0.4;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.footer__accreds img:hover { opacity: 0.85; }
.footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
.footer__bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer__bottom a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.footer__policy-links { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ── About Page ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.about-intro { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; }
.about-intro__img {
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: var(--clr-cream-dk);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.about-intro__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.about-intro__text .section-label { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.about-intro__text h2  { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.about-intro__text p   { margin-bottom: 1rem; }

.core-values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.core-value-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  background: var(--clr-white);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.core-value-card:hover { border-color: var(--clr-accent); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-5px); }
.core-value-card__icon {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-size: 1.9rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
}
.core-value-card__icon--compassion { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E05A5A, #C03030); }
.core-value-card__icon--respect    { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary-lt), var(--clr-primary)); }
.core-value-card__icon--community  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-sage), #3D6E5E); }
.core-value-card__icon--growth     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-accent-lt), var(--clr-accent)); }
.core-value-card h4 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: var(--clr-primary); }
.core-value-card p  { font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ── Services Page ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-accent));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-5px); }
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-card__icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: var(--clr-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.service-card:hover .service-card__icon { background: var(--clr-primary); color: var(--clr-white); border-color: var(--clr-primary); }
.service-card h4 { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.service-card p  { font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.72; }

/* ── News Page ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}
.news-card {
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  background: var(--clr-white);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.news-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-5px); }
.news-card__img {
  height: 210px; overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--clr-cream-dk);
  position: relative;
}
.news-card__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease); }
.news-card:hover .news-card__img img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.news-card__tag {
  position: absolute; top: 1rem; left: 1rem;
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.news-card__body { padding: 1.5rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.news-card__date { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--clr-text-lt); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.news-card h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.news-card p  { font-size: 0.9rem; flex: 1; }
.news-card__link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  transition: gap 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.news-card__link:hover { gap: 0.65rem; color: var(--clr-accent); }

/* News placeholder (no real image) */
.news-card__img--placeholder {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
}

/* ── Careers Page ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.benefit-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.benefit-card {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  background: var(--clr-white);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.benefit-card:hover { border-color: var(--clr-accent); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.benefit-card__icon { color: var(--clr-primary); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.benefit-card h4 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.benefit-card p  { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.68; }
.job-listing {
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.job-listing:hover { border-color: var(--clr-primary-lt); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transform: translateX(4px); }
.job-listing__title { margin-bottom: 0.35rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.job-listing__meta  { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.job-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--clr-text-mid);
  background: var(--clr-cream); border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem; border-radius: var(--r-full);
}

/* ── Contact Page ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.65fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info-card {
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: var(--clr-cream);
  padding: 2.5rem;
}
.contact-info-card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-size: 1.4rem; }
.contact-info-card > p { margin-bottom: 2rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.contact-info-item {
  display: flex; gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}
.contact-info-item:first-of-type { border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border); }
.contact-info-item__icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.contact-info-item__label {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-text-lt); margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.contact-info-item__value { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--clr-text); }
.contact-info-item__value a { color: var(--clr-primary); transition: color 0.2s; }
.contact-info-item__value a:hover { color: var(--clr-accent); }

.contact-form-card {
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.contact-form-card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; font-size: 1.4rem; }
.contact-form-card > p { margin-bottom: 2rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.form-group label { display: block; font-size: 0.86rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--clr-text); margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }
.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--clr-text);
  background: var(--clr-white);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(27,79,95,0.1);
}
.form-group textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }

/* ── Scroll Animations ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s var(--ease), transform 0.65s var(--ease);
}
.fade-up.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.fade-up.d1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.fade-up.d2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.fade-up.d3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.fade-up.d4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* ── Keyframes ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.8); }
}
@keyframes floatDown {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px); }
}

/* ── Dropdown Nav ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nav-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-dropdown > a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; cursor: pointer; }
.nav-arrow { transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease); flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-arrow,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .nav-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 0.5rem); left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  min-width: 230px;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
  z-index: 200;
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown-menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
.nav-dropdown-menu li a {
  display: block; padding: 0.625rem 0.875rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--clr-text);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm); transition: all 0.2s; font-weight: 400;
}
.nav-dropdown-menu li a:hover { background: var(--clr-cream); color: var(--clr-primary); }
.nav-drawer__sub { padding-left: 1rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.15rem; margin-top: 0.25rem; }
.nav-drawer__sub a { font-size: 0.9rem !important; color: var(--clr-text-mid) !important; padding: 0.55rem 1rem !important; border-left: 2px solid var(--clr-border) !important; }
.nav-drawer__sub-label { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--clr-text-lt); padding: 0.5rem 1rem 0.25rem; }

/* ── Breadcrumb ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.breadcrumb { display: none; }
.breadcrumb ol { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--clr-primary); transition: color 0.2s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--clr-accent); }
.breadcrumb .sep { color: var(--clr-border); }

/* ── Stats Band ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stats-band { background: var(--clr-white); padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0; }
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 220px)); justify-content: center; gap: 1.5rem; text-align: center; }
.stat-item { padding: 1rem 0.5rem; }
.stat-num { font-family: var(--ff-heading); font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-primary); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }
.stat-divider { width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--clr-primary-lt); opacity: 0.35; margin: 0.5rem auto; }
.stat-label { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--clr-text-mid); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.45; }
.stat-item__number { font-family: var(--ff-heading); font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-primary); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.stat-item__label { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--clr-text-mid); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.45; }

/* ── Ofsted Callout ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ofsted-callout {
  display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: flex-start;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(27,79,95,0.06) 0%, rgba(200,145,42,0.06) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27,79,95,0.15);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 1.75rem; margin: 2rem 0;
}
.ofsted-callout img { width: 200px; height: auto; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: var(--r-sm); }
.ofsted-callout h4 { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; color: var(--clr-primary); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.ofsted-callout p { font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.72; }

/* ── Testimonials ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.testimonial-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--clr-white); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 2rem; border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs); position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '\201C'; font-family: var(--ff-heading); font-size: 5rem;
  color: var(--clr-accent); opacity: 0.18;
  position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; left: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1; pointer-events: none;
}
.testimonial-card__body { font-size: 0.96rem; color: var(--clr-text-mid); line-height: 1.78; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-style: italic; padding-top: 0.5rem; flex: 1; }
.testimonial-card__sep { width: 32px; height: 2px; background: var(--clr-accent); margin-bottom: 0.875rem; }
.testimonial-card__name { font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-dark); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.testimonial-card__role { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--clr-text-lt); margin-top: 0.15rem; }

/* ── Referral Strip ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.referral-strip { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, var(--clr-primary-dk) 100%); padding: 2.5rem 0; }
.referral-strip__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.referral-strip h3 { color: var(--clr-white); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; font-size: 1.4rem; }
.referral-strip p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size: 0.93rem; }
.referral-strip__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; flex-shrink: 0; }
.referral-strip__phone { color: var(--clr-white); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; transition: color 0.2s; }
.referral-strip__phone:hover { color: var(--clr-accent-lt); }

/* ── Step Process ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr; gap: 1.75rem; position: relative; padding-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.step:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.step::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 31px; top: 68px; bottom: 0; width: 2px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(200,145,42,0.4), transparent); }
.step:last-child::before { display: none; }
.step__number { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; background: var(--clr-primary); color: var(--clr-white); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--ff-heading); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.step__content { padding-top: 0.75rem; }
.step__tag { display: inline-block; background: var(--clr-cream); color: var(--clr-text-mid); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem; border-radius: var(--r-full); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; border: 1px solid var(--clr-border); }
.step__content h4 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.step__content p { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.73; }

/* ── Specialism Cards ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.specialism-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
.specialism-card { background: var(--clr-white); border-radius: var(--r-xl); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--clr-border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs); transition: all 0.35s var(--ease); display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.specialism-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.specialism-card__img { height: 230px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--clr-cream-dk); }
.specialism-card__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease); }
.specialism-card:hover .specialism-card__img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.specialism-card__body { padding: 2rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.specialism-card__tag { display: inline-block; background: var(--clr-primary); color: var(--clr-white); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--r-full); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.07em; margin-bottom: 0.875rem; }
.specialism-card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; font-size: 1.35rem; }
.specialism-card p { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.72; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
/* Icon-style cards (no .specialism-card__body wrapper) */
.specialism-card__icon { padding: 1.75rem 1.75rem 0.25rem; color: var(--clr-primary-lt); }
.specialism-card > h3 { padding: 0 1.75rem; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.specialism-card > p { padding: 0.4rem 1.75rem 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ── Outcome Stat Cards ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.outcome-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }
.outcome-stat { background: var(--clr-cream); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem; border: 1px solid var(--clr-border); text-align: center; transition: all 0.3s var(--ease); }
.outcome-stat:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.outcome-stat__num { font-family: var(--ff-heading); font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-primary); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.outcome-stat__label { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--clr-text-mid); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.45; }

/* ── Info/Alert Box ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.info-box { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(92,140,124,0.1) 0%, rgba(27,79,95,0.08) 100%); border: 1px solid rgba(92,140,124,0.3); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem; display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.info-box__icon { color: var(--clr-sage); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.info-box h5 { color: var(--clr-primary); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.info-box p { font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ── Area Tags ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.area-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
.area-tag { background: var(--clr-cream); border: 1px solid var(--clr-border); color: var(--clr-text-mid); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem; border-radius: var(--r-full); }

/* ── FAQ Accordion ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
.faq-item { border: 1px solid var(--clr-border); border-radius: var(--r-md); overflow: hidden; }
.faq-q { width: 100%; text-align: left; padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; font-size: 0.97rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-text); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; background: var(--clr-white); transition: background 0.2s; cursor: pointer; }
.faq-q:hover { background: var(--clr-cream); }
.faq-q svg { flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.faq-q.open svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-a { padding: 0 1.5rem; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.35s var(--ease), padding 0.35s; background: var(--clr-white); }
.faq-a.open { padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem; max-height: 500px; }
.faq-a p { font-size: 0.94rem; color: var(--clr-text-mid); line-height: 1.78; }

/* ── Referral Contact Card ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.referral-contact-card { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, var(--clr-primary-lt) 100%); border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: 2.5rem; color: var(--clr-white); }
.referral-contact-card h3 { color: var(--clr-white); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.referral-contact-card > p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); margin-bottom: 2rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.referral-contact-detail { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.referral-contact-detail__icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: var(--r-sm); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.referral-contact-detail__label { font-size: 0.7rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.09em; margin-bottom: 0.15rem; font-weight: 600; }
.referral-contact-detail__value { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-white); }
.referral-contact-detail__value a { color: var(--clr-white); transition: color 0.2s; }
.referral-contact-detail__value a:hover { color: var(--clr-accent-lt); }

/* ── Checklist ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.checklist { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
.checklist-item { display: flex; gap: 0.875rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.checklist-item__icon { width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--clr-sage); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }
.checklist-item__icon svg { color: white; }
.checklist-item__text { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--clr-text-mid); line-height: 1.65; }
.checklist-item__text strong { color: var(--clr-text); }

/* ── Two-col layout ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.two-col { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; align-items: start; }
.two-col--wide { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; }

/* ── Nav CTA Referral ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nav-links .nav-cta-referral { background: var(--clr-primary); color: var(--clr-white); padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem; margin-left: 0.35rem; border-radius: var(--r-sm); border: 2px solid var(--clr-primary); white-space: nowrap; }
.nav-links .nav-cta-referral:hover { background: var(--clr-primary-lt); border-color: var(--clr-primary-lt); color: var(--clr-white) !important; }

/* ── Footer SEO text ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer__seo { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); padding-top: 1.25rem; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.footer__seo p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); line-height: 1.85; max-width: 860px; }

/* ── Responsive ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .elevated-grid         { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .core-values-grid      { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .services-grid         { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .benefit-grid          { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .news-grid             { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer__grid          { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .about-intro           { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .contact-layout        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links   { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle  { display: flex; }
  .nav-overlay { display: block; }
  .why-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .benefit-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .news-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .elevated-grid    { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .core-values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer__grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .topbar           { display: none; }
  .job-listing      { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .referral-strip__inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .referral-strip__actions { justify-content: center; }
  .stats-grid       { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .specialism-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .outcome-stats    { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .two-col, .two-col--wide { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ofsted-callout   { flex-direction: column; }
  .step             { grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
  .step__number     { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .step::before     { left: 23px; top: 52px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero__actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero__actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .elevated-grid    { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .core-values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-band__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .stats-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .outcome-stats    { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}