Updated: 21/02/2024
This accessibility statement applies to websites on the et-foundation.co.uk domain, run by the Education and Training Foundation (ETF). We want as many people as possible to be able to use our websites. they are compatible with assistive technologies and developed to meet the accessibility standards outlined in this statement.
There are several customisation options for your browser and device that could help you use our websites and other websites more effectively.
For example, that means you should be able to:
AbilityNet provide advice on making your easier to use if you have a disability.
The Education and Training Foundation is committed to making our websites accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Our websites are partially complaint with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version (WCAG) 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.
We formally test the accessibility of key user journeys that represent the core of content across our websites on a regular basis against WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
Some parts of our websites may not work for everyone. Below are known issues that we either need to fix, cannot fix, or do not need to fix right now. Parts of our websites are not fully accessible. For example:
If you find something that does not work that we missed, please contact enquiries@etfoundation.co.uk
This section covers issues that we need to fix and are working to do so.
Some pages contain text and background colours with low contrast. This can cause text to be difficult to read, especially for those with low vision, poor eyesight, or colour blindness (WCAG: 1.4.3).
This section covers issues that we do not need to fix right now. The law calls for these exemptions.
PDF documents created before September 2020 aren’t accessible to screen reader software. This doesn’t meet WCAG 2.1 success criterion 4.1.2 (name, role value).
Any new PDFs or documents we publish will meet accessibility standards.
If you experience difficulty accessing these documents please contact enquiries@etfoundation.co.uk to request alternative formats.
Our website contains third-party content. We do not have control over and are not responsible for the accessibility of this content. This may include:
This statement was prepared on 01 July 2020. It was last reviewed on 21 February 2024.
Our websites were last tested on 20 February 2024. This test was carried out by The Education and Training Foundation.
Please contact enquiries@etfoundation.co.uk if you have an accessibility query including:
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).