Accessibility statement for Moodle

Accessibility statement for Moodle

This accessibility statement applies to UK Data Service training materials which are available on https://moodle.ukdataservice.ac.uk.

This website is run by the UK Data Service. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website.

For example, that means you should be able to:

  • change colours, contrast levels and fonts using browser or device settings
  • zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen.

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.

How accessible this website is

We know some parts of this website aren’t fully accessible:

  • Some pages have low colour contrast.
  • Some pages contain empty links.
  • Some pages contain empty buttons.
  • Some pages have missing form labels.
  • Some pages have a broken ARIA menu.
  • Some pages have empty headings.
  • Some pages do not allow full keyboard navigation.

Feedback and contact information

If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille versions, please contact: Email the Communications team.

We’ll consider your request and get back to you within seven working days.

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact: Email the Communications team.

Contacting us by phone or visiting us in person

If you contact us before your visit we can arrange liaison with local agencies to provide sign language interpreters or lip speakers through Essex University’s Disability Service, subject to cost and availability. We hope to provide audio induction loops in the future, once we have the required technology to host this service.

Find out how to contact us.

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 Data Service 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

The website has been tested against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard.

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.

Non-accessible content

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

  • Some pages have very low contrast between text and background colours, so people with low vision may have difficulty reading the text. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.4.3 (Contrast Minimum). We will correct the contrast issues on the pages where we have the ability to change colours and images. However, some colour contrast issues are not editable so we will contact the third-party software provider to alert them to the problem and request that they offer a solution.
  • Some pages contain empty links, which can introduce confusion for keyboard and screen reader users. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.4.4 (Link Purpose (In Context)). We plan to correct the links within six months. When any further development to the website occurs, we’ll make sure the links meet accessibility standards.
  • Some pages contain empty buttons which can introduce confusion for keyboard and screen reader users. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.1.1 (Non-text Content) and 2.4.4 (Link Purpose (In Context)). We will instruct our developers to fix this issue within six months. If they cannot, we will contact the third-party software provider.
  • Some pages have missing form labels which can introduce confusion for keyboard and screen reader users. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.1.1 (Non-text Content), 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships), 2.4.6. (Headings and Labels) and 3.3.2 (Labels or Instructions). We will instruct our developers to fix these issues within six months. If they cannot, we will contact the third-party software provider.
  • Some pages have a broken ARIA menu which can introduce confusion for keyboard and screen reader users. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.1.1 (Keyboard) and 4.1.2 (Name, Role, Value). We will instruct our developers to fix these issues within six months. If they cannot, we will contact the third-party software provider.
  • Some pages contain empty headings, which can introduce confusion for keyboard and screen reader users. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.4.6 (Headings and Labels). We will instruct our developers to fix these issues within six months. If they cannot, we will contact the third-party software provider.
  • Keyboard navigation is not fully supported on the some pages. In some sections, the tab order skips over interactive elements, meaning users may not be able to access all content using a keyboard. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.4.3 (Focus Order). We will instruct our developers to fix these issues within six months. If they cannot, we will contact the third-party software provider.

What we’re doing to improve accessibility

We will be running regular accessibility checks and ensure that new content added to the website meets accessibility requirements.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 29 September 2025. It was last reviewed on 3 July 2026.

This website was last tested on 25 September 2025 against the WCAG 2.2 AA standard. This test of a representative sample of pages was carried out by UK Data Service staff using the WAVE and Axe-core accessibility tools, and manual tests.

Last updated 3 July 2026