This accessibility statement applies to the Skills for Learning website at https://libguides.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/skills-for-learning/.
This website is run by Leeds Beckett University. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
The Library’s software page provides information on assistive software which may help in using our systems and websites.
We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:
If you need information on the content of our systems and websites in a different format (for example accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille) please email libraryaltformats@leedsbeckett.ac.uk. We'll consider your request and get back to you within 5 working days.
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of our systems and websites. If you find any problems or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact d.morris@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
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).
The Library supports the use of The Next Generation Text Service. Alternatively you can email us or contact us by online chat.
You can find out all the ways you can get in touch with us on the Library website Contact Us page.
Leeds Beckett University is committed to making its websites accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
At 250% and 400% zoom, the placeholder text in the Search Skills for Learning box on the Skills for Learning Welcome page is cut off. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.4.10 Reflow.
Across the site, there is an accessibility issue with the menu items in the header:
Across the site, there is an accessibility issue with the magnifying glass icon next to the Search Skills for Learning box:
Across the site, where we have embedded videos e.g. on the Finding Information and Postgraduate Study Skills pages, there is an accessibility issues with the video frames:
Some pages have embedded videos hosted through Panopto e.g. Dissertations and Literature Reviews. There is an accessibility issue with the still image added to the preview screen i.e. “Images must have alternate text.” This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.1.1 Non-text Content. We have investigated this and we are limited by the Panopto system. However, we have given the iframe an accessible name to mitigate the impact of this issue.
On our Podcasts page, there are various accessibility issues relating to the frame used to embed the podcasts and podcast links within it:
On our Academic Skills Modules page, there are accessibility issues:
We are working on resolving these issues.
External content
We may link to external pages and other Leeds Beckett University pages which may not be accessible.
We are currently investigating and working to fix the accessibility issue we have identified and detailed in the Non-accessible content section above. We continue to check new content so we can identify and resolve any accessibility issues.
WCAG 2.2 was published on 5 October 2023 and added six new criteria for compliance at level AA. We assessed the Skills for Learning website against the new criteria and updated this statement and our internal accessibility guidance accordingly. The provider of our website system is also planning upcoming changes to its appearance. Once these have happened we will look to carry out a full audit against all WCAG 2.2 criteria on a sample of pages.
This statement was prepared on 28 September 2020. It was last reviewed on 28 January 2025.
This website was last tested during August 2024. Testing was carried out by an individual member of Leeds Beckett University Library staff with advice and input from colleagues.
Content was tested manually for conformance with WCAG 2.2 Level AA. The Gov.uk detailed checklist was used for testing, supported by guidance notes compiled from various sources including Understanding WCAG 2.2, and tools such as Colour Contrast Checker, Axe and WAVE Evaluation Tool. Testing was carried out using a Windows PC (Chrome or Edge browser) or a mobile device as appropriate.
We carry out regular ongoing sample checking of website content and FAQs to help us identify and resolve any accessibility issues.
