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Update accessibility statement
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MylesJarvis authored Mar 21, 2024
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<% content_for :back_link do govuk_back_link(javascript: true); end %>

<div class="govuk-grid-row">
<article class="govuk-grid-column-full">
<article class="govuk-grid-column-two-thirds">
<%= page_heading do %>
Accessibility statement for the school experience service
Accessibility statement
<% end %>

<section>
<p>
This service is run by the Department for Education (DfE).
This accessibility statement applies to the Get School Experience website.
</p>

<p>
We want as many people as possible to be able to use this service. For
This website is run by the Department for Education (DfE).
</p>

<p>
We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For
example, that means you should be able to:
</p>

<ul class="govuk-list govuk-list--bullet">
<li>change colours, contrast levels and fonts</li>
<li>zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen</li>
<li>navigate most of the service using just a keyboard and speech recognition software</li>
<li>navigate most of the website using just a keyboard</li>
<li>navigate most of the website using speech recognition software</li>
<li>
listen to most of the service using a screen reader (including the most
listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most
recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)
</li>
</ul>

<p>
We've also made the service text as simple as possible to understand.
</p>

<p>
For advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability
visit <%= link_to 'AbilityNet', 'https://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/' %>.
We've also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.
</p>

<p>
You can also find advice on GOV.UK at <%= link_to 'Accessibility', 'https://www.gov.uk/help/accessibility' %>.
<%= link_to 'AbilityNet (opens in a new tab)', 'https://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/', target: "_blank" %>
has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
</p>
</section>

<section>
<h2 class="govuk-heading-m">Service accessibility</h2>

<p>
We are not aware of any parts of our service which are not accessible.
</p>
<h2 class="govuk-heading-m">How accessible this website is</h2>
<p>We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible. These are listed below in detail. We are working to address these.</p>
</section>

<section>
<h2 class="govuk-heading-m">What to do if you cannot access parts of this service</h2>
<h2 class="govuk-heading-m">Feedback and contact information</h2>

<p>
Contact us if you need information on this service in accessible PDF, audio
recording, braille, easy read or large print format.
If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF,
large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:
</p>

<ul class="govuk-list">
<ul class="govuk-list govuk-list--bullet">
<li>
<%= mail_to '[email protected]',
email <%= mail_to '[email protected]',
'[email protected]',
aria: { label: 'School experience support email address' } %>
</li>
</ul>

<p>
We'll consider your request and get back to you within 5 working days.
We'll consider your request and get back to you in 5 working days.
</p>
</section>

<section>
<h2 class="govuk-heading-m">Reporting accessibility problems with this service</h2>
<h2 class="govuk-heading-m">Reporting accessibility problems with this website</h2>

<p>
We're always looking to improve the accessibility of this service.
We're always looking to improve the accessibility of this website.
</p>

<p>
If you find any problems that are not listed on this page or think we're
not meeting accessibility requirements email
If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we're
not meeting accessibility requirements, contact our helpdesk by emailing
<%= mail_to '[email protected]' %>.
</p>
</section>
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<h2 class="govuk-heading-m">Enforcement procedure</h2>

<p>
The <%= link_to 'Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)', 'https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en' %>
is responsible for
enforcing the 'accessibility regulations' - officially known as the
<%= link_to 'Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.',
'http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/852/contents/made' %>
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').
</p>

<p>
If you're not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the
<%= link_to 'Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS)', 'https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/' %>.
If you're not happy with how we respond to your complaint,
<%= link_to 'contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (opens in a new tab)', 'https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/', target: "_blank" %>.
</p>
</section>

<section>
<h2 class="govuk-heading-m">Technical information about this service's accessibility</h2>
<h2 class="govuk-heading-m">Technical information about this website's accessibility</h2>

<p>
DfE is committed to making its service accessible, in accordance with the
The Department for Education is committed to making its websites accessible, in accordance with the
Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2)
Accessibility Regulations 2018.
</p>
</section>

<section>
<h2 class="govuk-heading-m">Compliance status</h2>
<p>
This service is fully compliant with the
<%= link_to 'Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1', 'https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/' %>
AA standard.
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1 AA standard, due to the following non-compliances:
</p>

<h3 class="govuk-heading-s">
Navigation and accessing information
</h3>

<p>
We have not identified any problems relating to interactive tools and
transactions.
<ul class="govuk-list govuk-list--bullet">
<li>if a candidate tries to search for a school experience placement without entering a postcode,
we do not surface an error message.
This does not meet <%= link_to 'WCAG version 2.1 A – 3.3.1 Error Identification (opens in a new tab)', 'https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Understanding/error-identification.html' %>
and <%= link_to 'WCAG version 2.1 AA – 3.3.3 Error Suggestion (opens in a new tab)', 'https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Understanding/error-identification.html', target: "_blank" %>.</li>
<li>if a school is populating their school experience profile,
some questions within the form have checkboxes that do not
share a common legend. This does not meet
<%= link_to 'WCAG version 2.1 A – 1.3.1 Info and Relationships (opens in a new tab)', 'https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Understanding/info-and-relationships.html', target: "_blank" %>.</li>
</ul>
</p>
</section>

<section>
<h2 class="govuk-heading-m">How we tested this service</h2>

<h2 class="govuk-heading-m">What we're doing to improve accessibility</h2>
<p>
This service was last tested on 3 July 2019. The test was carried out by
the <%= link_to 'Digital Accessibility Centre (DAC)', 'https://digitalaccessibilitycentre.org/' %>.
We are currently working to address the known accessibility issues.
</p>

<p>
We tested our whole service platform.
We’ll continue to test the accessibility of this website as it develops.
</p>
</section>
<section>
<h2 class="govuk-heading-m">Preparation of this accessibility statement</h2>

<p>
You can read the full <%= link_to 'Digital Accessibility Centre Report', '/reports/school-experience-accessibility-report.pdf' %>.
This statement was prepared on 14 March 2024. It was last reviewed on 14 March 2024.
</p>
</section>

<aside>
<p class="govuk-hint">
This statement was prepared on 17 September 2019.
<p>
This website was last tested on 4 April 2022. The test was carried out by Digital Accessibility Centre (DAC) Limited.
</p>
</aside>
</section>
</article>
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