Accessibility statement for T- Level industry placements employer incentive fund (TLPEIF)
This website is run by the Department for Education (DfE). We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, it is possible to:
- change colours, contrast levels and fonts
- zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
- navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
- navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
- listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS and NVDA)
How accessible this website is
We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:
For screen reader users:
- not all error messages are read out
- no announcement is made when the user has completed the form
- some pages have no titles so difficult to navigate between pages
When using a keyboard only:
the keyboard focus indicator is not always visible so difficult for the user to navigate
For users with visual impairments or cognitive disabilities:
- not all pages have a descriptive title so locating page content may be difficult
- web pages cannot be navigated in more than one way
Feedback and contact information
If you need information on this website in a different format:
We will consider your request and get back to you in 2 working days.
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 are 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 Department for Education is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Compliance Status
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard.
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
- the web pages cannot be navigated in more than one way - this fails WCAG 2.1AA success criterion 2.4.5 (navigable – multiple ways)
- not all page headings have descriptive text so difficult for screen reader users to navigate between pages - this fails WCAG 2.1AA (2.4.6 (navigable – headings and labels)
- keyboard focus indicator is not always visible - this fails WCAG 2.1AA success criterion 2.4.7 (navigable – focus visible)
- input errors are not clearly marked and described to the user - this fails WCAG 2.1AA success criterion 3.3.1 (input assistance – error identification)
- when the user makes an input error, suggestions are not given for valid input - this fails WCAG 2.1AA success criterion 3.3.3 (input assistance – error suggestion)
- no announcement is made when the user has completed the Web form - this fails WCAG 2.1AA success criterion 4.1.3 (compatible – status messages)
How we're improving accessibility
We are working on improvements so that:
- cursor focus is correctly positioned, and pages are easier to navigate
- all page headings have descriptive text
- input errors are clearly described to the user & suggestions given for valid input
We plan to include these improvements for accessibility users by the end of December 2022
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 12 July 2021.
This website was last tested on 9 July 2021. The test was carried out by the DfE.
Testing was carried out using:
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking (V15.4), which is a voice recognition (speech to text) program used by people who may have upper limb disorders or specific problems using their hands - it requires minimal user interface from a mouse or keyboard
- JAWS (2021), which is a screen reader (text to speech) program developed for users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content or navigating with a mouse - JAWS provides speech and Braille output for the most popular computer applications
- NVDA (2020), which is a screen reader for users with sight loss or visual impairments
- Zoomtext (2021), which is a fully integrated 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
Testing was carried out considering the following disabilities:
- Keyboard Only User - a user who has a motor impairment that limits them to using only a keyboard to operate a computer
- Voice Activation User – a user who 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 – a user who 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 – a user who has a visual impairment that limits their access to content presented at 100% magnification and utilises system and browser controls or accessibility software to increase screen magnification
- Deaf or Hard of Hearing User - a user who has a hearing impairment that limits their access to audio content
- Learning Difficulties User - a user who has a learning disability that limits their access to content that is presented in a way that requires a high level of literacy
Testing methodology and browser compatibility
Testing was undertaken:
- using 2 different screen reader packages as they often interact differently with a page
- using only keyboard commands and voice where applicable. A mouse or similar device was not used
- with consideration given to usability and neurodiversity
- in a structured way, often following a business process from beginning to end
Testing was undertaken with:
- the latest versions of Internet Explorer 11, Edge, Firefox, Chrome and Safari browsers
- Windows operating system
- Android, iPad and Mac devices