Accessibility Statement
This accessibility statement applies to EmploymentCheck.org.uk and its subdomains, run by Cantium Business Solutions Ltd.
The content on this website is designed for everyone to find, read, and understand. It is compatible with assistive technologies and developed to meet the accessibility standards outlined in this statement.
View the site your way
There are a number of customisation options for your browser and device that could help you use this website and other websites more effectively.
AbilityNet provide advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
Feedback and contact information
Please contact us if you have an accessibility query including:
- If you are experiencing issues with accessing information or using the website
- If you find an accessibility problem not listed on this statement
- If you have positive feedback on the accessibility considerations made.
When you contact us there is a process in place that will acknowledge your contact, tell you who is dealing with it and give you a timescale by which you can expect a reply.
Email - info@employmentcheck.org.uk
Complaints process
Once you have reported a problem with our website but you are not happy with our response please contact us using info@cantium.solutions to register your difficulty. This helps us improve our systems.
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, the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
Cantium Business Solutions Ltd is committed to making this website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Conformance status
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below
Non-accessible content
We formally test the accessibility of key user journeys that represent the breadth of content across our website on a regular basis against WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
If you find something that does not work that we missed, please contact us,
Email - info@employmentcheck.org.uk
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reason(s):
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
This section covers issues that we need to fix and are working to do so.
- Tab focus on some elements and tab order not following logical order on some pages because Keyboard navigation order and focus not developed. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 1.3.3, 2.4.7 and 2.4.3. We will correct this in due course to ensure Tab focus and tab order follow a logical order for keyboard users.
- Keyboard users do not have a method to quickly skip to main content, bypassing navigation items. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 2.4.1 because 'Skip to content' navigation item not put in place. We will correct this and add a 'Skip to content' navigation in due course.
- Header image does not have a text alternative (alt-text), so people using a screen reader cannot access the information. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 1.1.1 (non-text content) because No provision was provided for text alternative for header image. We will correct insufficient alt-text for header images in due course.
- Images do not have a text alternative (alt-text) on the home page, therefore people using a screen reader cannot access the information. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 1.1.1 (non-text content) because No alt-text provision for home page images. Home page images are decorative and will be labelled as such in due course.
- With CSS disabled, modal warning elements show and interfere with screen readers. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 2.1.2 because Modal elements are hidden from the GUI until required. We will update the modal elements to not show with CSS disabled in due course.
Disproportionate burden
Not applicable
Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
This section covers issues that we do not need to fix right now.
Documents and PDFs
The accessibility regulations do not require us to fix PDFs or other documents published before 23rd September 2018 if they’re not essential to providing our services.
We will be ensuring that any newly published content is accessible and are working to either fix accessibility issues with existing documents that have been published since 23rd September 2018 or provide an accessible alternative.
Third-Party Content
Our website contains third-party content. We do not have control over and are not responsible for the accessibility of this content, but we make best endeavours to work with the 3 rd party to improve its accessibility. This may include:
- Links to non-EmploymentCheck websites
- Content/functionality on our website
- Content hosted on other websites, such as social media sites.
Some of our 3rd party partners publish their own accessibility statements:
- Disclosure Barring Service
- Disclosure Scotland
- Experian
- Worldpay
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared and reviewed on 16th September 2020.
This website was last tested in June 2020. The test was carried out by Cantium Business Solutions Ltd.