Accessibility Statement

Last updated: January 2026

Our Commitment

UK Apprenticeships is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Standards

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities.

Measures

UK Apprenticeships takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

  • Include accessibility as part of our design and development process
  • Provide clear and consistent navigation
  • Use semantic HTML for better screen reader compatibility
  • Ensure sufficient color contrast throughout the site
  • Provide alternative text for images
  • Make all functionality available from a keyboard
  • Ensure forms are clearly labeled and easy to understand

Features

Keyboard Navigation

All interactive elements can be accessed using keyboard navigation (Tab, Enter, Escape keys).

Screen Readers

Our site is designed to work with popular screen readers including JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.

Text Sizing

Text can be resized using browser zoom controls without breaking the layout.

Color Contrast

We maintain a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Known Limitations

Despite our efforts, some limitations may exist:

  • Third-party content or embeds may not be fully accessible
  • Some PDF documents may not meet accessibility standards

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of UK Apprenticeships. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please let us know:

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of UK Apprenticeships relies on the following technologies:

  • HTML5
  • WAI-ARIA
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

Assessment

We regularly assess the accessibility of our website using:

  • Automated testing tools
  • Manual testing with assistive technologies
  • User testing with people with disabilities