Accessibility statement
The UK Register of Learning Providers website is run by the Department for Education (DfE). We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website, including people who use assistive technologies. This means for example, that you will be able to:
- navigate the website using just a keyboard
- navigate the website using speech recognition software, like Dragon Naturally Speaking
- listen to the website using a screen reader, including the most recent versions of JAWS
- magnify text on screen with ZoomText
We ve also made the website content as simple and as clear as possible to understand.
Ability Net has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
How accessible this website is
This website is fully compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard.
What to do if you cannot access parts of this website
If you need help using this website, you can contact us and an adviser will get back to you to provide support.
The following information will help us to deal promptly with your enquiry:
- the web address (url) of the page you want help with
- the type of help you need
- your name, email address and UKPRN if applicable
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any issues that are not listed on this page, or you think we re not meeting the requirements of the accessibility regulations, you can contact us with the details.
Enforcement procedure
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).
Technical information about this website s accessibility
The UK Register of Learning Provider (UKRLP) is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
This website is compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.
How we tested this website
This website was last tested on 29th May 2024.
The test was carried out on our behalf by Technology Operations: Digital Data Technology, which is part of the Department for Education (DfE).
The service [ukrlp.co.uk] was manually tested using assistive software and following the user journey previously provided. Testing was carried out in a structured way, following a process from beginning to end.
Each page was reviewed against WCAG 2.2 guidelines, utilising accessibility software to ensure users with disabilities can view and interact with page content.
In order to comply with the current legislation, the standard browser used for testing was Edge. Testing was done on a Surface device using Windows 11.
The following disabilities are considered during testing:
- Keyboard Only User: The user has a motor impairment that limits them to using only a keyboard to operate a computer.
- Voice Activation User: The user has a motor impairment that limits them to using only voice commands to operate a computer via assistive technology such as a microphone and dictation software.
- Screen Reader User: The user has a visual impairment that limits them to using accessibility software such as a screen reader to operate a computer via keyboard control and feedback via audible descriptions of visual elements.
- Low Vision User: The user has a visual impairment that limits their access to content presented at 100% magnification. The user utilises system/browser controls or accessibility software to increase screen magnification.
- Learning Difficulties User: The user has a learning disability that limits their access to content that is presented in a way that requires a high level of literacy.
Testing was carried out using the following software:
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking (V16), a voice recognition (speech to text) program which requires minimal user interface from a mouse or keyboard. Primarily used by people with upper limb disorders, RSI etc.
- JAWS (2024), a screen reader (text to speech) program developed for users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content or navigating with a mouse.
- Zoomtext (2024), a magnification and reading program tailored for low-vision users. It enlarges and enhances everything on screen, echoes typing and essential program activity, and reads screen content.
At the time of testing, these were the Department s supported versions of accessibility software. Responsibility cannot be accepted for any issues encountered by users running earlier versions of this software
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 3rd June 2024.