Accessibility statement

Accessibility information for our websites and services.

As a participant in one of our programmes, you will access the following websites and services:

Our websites are run by Teach First (registered charity, no. 1098294) with additional services provided by D2L (Brightspace), StepLab and Iris Connect. 

If you want to view accessibility statements for all websites and services, irrespective of programme, please read use the default tab 'Training Programme.'

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Training Programme

Accessibility statement for our website and our application portal (teachfirst.org.uk & teachfirst.my.site.com) 

This accessibility statement applies to teachfirst.org.uk - the public facing website of the Charity, and teachfirst.my.site.com - the portal to apply for courses, maintain details and access live events.

These sites are run by Teach First. 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 400% without the text spilling off the screen
  • navigate most of the website using a keyboard or speech recognition software
  • listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver.)

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 are not fully accessible:

  • you cannot modify the line height or spacing of text
  • some older Adobe PDF documents are not fully accessible to screen reader software
  • you cannot skip to the main content when using a screen reader

Accessibility statement for learning.teachfirst.org.uk 

This accessibility statement applies to learning.teachfirst.org.uk which is the route to other Teach First learner services, programme policies and information.

This website is run by Teach First. 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
  • change font size and optimise the platform for assistive technology through Account Settings on Brightspace
  • zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen
  • navigate most of the website using a keyboard or speech recognition software
  • listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver.)

We are actively working to simplify the text we use to make it as simple as possible to understand.

Brightspace help  has advice on using accessibility features within the platform.  The following pages may be particularly helpful:

How accessible this website is

We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:

  • some bespoke font formatting throughout courses may impact the ability for font size and spacing to be adjusted
  • some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen reader software
  • older videos of classroom practice are not available with audio description
  • you cannot skip to the main content when using a screen reader

Accessibility statement for Steplab | Professional development that really works

This accessibility statement applies to Steplab | Professional development that really works  which is used by programme members on our Training Programme.  

This website is run by Steplab, who want as many people as possible to be able to use this website.

For example, that means you should be able to:

  • 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, NVDA and VoiceOver)  

Steplab has worked to make the website text as simple as possible to understand.  

If you require a higher contrast for text and colours you can activate high contrast mode. Users can enable this on their profile settings.

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

How accessible this website is  

Steplab is fully committed to making the platform as accessible as possible but acknowledge that some parts of this website are not fully accessible:  

  • not all content can be interacted with when navigating using Dragon Naturally Speaking
  • the focus order is not always logical when navigating on both desktop and mobile environments
  • the heading structure is incorrect, with empty and missing headings
  • some page content may not be contained within a landmark element
  • not all elements are accessible using a keyboard
  • There are low contrast issues within some sections of the platform - this can be overcome by enabling high contrast mode in your profile settings.

Accessibility statement for europe.irisconnect.com 

This website is run by IRIS Connect. You can find their accessibility statement on their website.

Early Careers Framework (ECF)

Accessibility statement for our website and our application portal (teachfirst.org.uk & teachfirst.my.site.com)

This accessibility statement applies to teachfirst.org.uk – the public-facing website of the Charity – and teachfirst.my.site.com, the portal to apply for courses, maintain details and access live events.

These sites are run by Teach First. 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 400% without the text spilling off the screen
  • navigate most of the website using a keyboard or speech recognition software
  • listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)

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 are not fully accessible:

  • you cannot modify the line height or spacing of text
  • some older Adobe PDF documents are not fully accessible to screen reader software
  • you cannot skip to the main content when using a screen reader

Accessibility statement for learning.teachfirst.org.uk

This accessibility statement applies to learning.teachfirst.org.uk, which is the route to other Teach First learner services, programme policies and information.

This website is run by Teach First. 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
  • change font size and optimise the platform for assistive technology through Account Settings on Brightspace
  • zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen
  • navigate most of the website using a keyboard or speech recognition software
  • listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)

We are actively working to simplify the text we use to make it as simple as possible to understand.

Brightspace help has advice on using accessibility features within the platform. The following pages may be particularly helpful:

How accessible this website is

We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:

  • some bespoke font formatting throughout courses may impact the ability for font size and spacing to be adjusted
  • some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen reader software
  • older videos of classroom practice are not available with audio description
  • you cannot skip to the main content when using a screen reader

Accessibility statement for app.steplab.co

This accessibility statement applies to app.steplab.co, which is used by programme members on our Training Programme.

This website is run by Steplab, who want as many people as possible to be able to use this website.

For example, that means you should be able to:

  • 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, NVDA and VoiceOver)

Steplab has worked to make 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

Steplab is fully committed to making the platform as accessible as possible, but acknowledges that some parts of this website are not fully accessible:

  • not all content can be interacted with when navigating using Dragon Naturally Speaking
  • the focus order is not always logical when navigating on both desktop and mobile environments
  • the heading structure is incorrect, with empty and missing headings
  • some page content may not be contained within a landmark element
  • not all elements are accessible using a keyboard

Accessibility statement for europe.irisconnect.com

This website is run by IRIS Connect. You can find their accessibility statement on their website.

National Professional Qualification (NPQ)

Accessibility statement for our website and our application portal (teachfirst.org.uk & teachfirst.my.site.com)

This accessibility statement applies to teachfirst.org.uk – the public-facing website of the Charity – and teachfirst.my.site.com – the portal to apply for courses, maintain details and access live events.

These sites are run by Teach First. 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 400% without the text spilling off the screen
  • navigate most of the website using a keyboard or speech recognition software
  • listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)

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 are not fully accessible:

  • you cannot modify the line height or spacing of text
  • some older Adobe PDF documents are not fully accessible to screen reader software
  • you cannot skip to the main content when using a screen reader

Accessibility statement for learning.teachfirst.org.uk

This accessibility statement applies to learning.teachfirst.org.uk, which is the route to other Teach First learner services, programme policies and information.

This website is run by Teach First. 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
  • change font size and optimise the platform for assistive technology through Account Settings on Brightspace
  • zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen
  • navigate most of the website using a keyboard or speech recognition software
  • listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)

We are actively working to simplify the text we use to make it as simple as possible to understand.

Brightspace help has advice on using accessibility features within the platform. The following pages may be particularly helpful:

How accessible this website is

We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:

  • some bespoke font formatting throughout courses may impact the ability for font size and spacing to be adjusted
  • some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen reader software
  • older videos of classroom practice are not available with audio description
  • you cannot skip to the main content when using a screen reader

Accessibility statement for app.steplab.co

This accessibility statement applies to app.steplab.co, which is used by programme members on our Training Programme.

This website is run by Steplab, who want as many people as possible to be able to use this website.

For example, that means you should be able to:

  • 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, NVDA and VoiceOver)

Steplab has worked to make 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

Steplab is fully committed to making the platform as accessible as possible but acknowledges that some parts of this website are not fully accessible:

  • not all content can be interacted with when navigating using Dragon Naturally Speaking
  • the focus order is not always logical when navigating on both desktop and mobile environments
  • the heading structure is incorrect, with empty and missing headings
  • some page content may not be contained within a landmark element
  • not all elements are accessible using a keyboard

Accessibility statement for europe.irisconnect.com

This website is run by IRIS Connect. You can find their accessibility statement on their website.

Contact information and feedback 

Please contact us if: 

  • you find any problems not listed on this page
  • you think we're not meeting accessibility requirements
  • you would like information that is provided by our services in a different accessible format

You can contact us by:

We’ll consider your request and get back to you with an initial response in two working days. Please note that delivery of content in an alternative format may take up to 10 working days. 

Complaints 

If you have a formal complaint regarding the accessibility of our digital services can be addressed to the Governance Team, using our contact form or via post to: 

Governance (Accessibility), Teach First, 6 Mitre Passage, Greenwich, London SE10 0ER. 

Our complaints policy contains further information. 

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 our websites’ accessibility 

Teach First is committed to making its websites accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. 

Compliance status 

These websites have been tested against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2/2.3 AA/A standards. 

This website is partially compliant with the WCAG 2.3 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below. 

Non-accessible content 

We are aware that not all our content across all our platforms is completely accessible. The key issues identified span across WCAG 2.2 A, AA and AAA standards.  

Navigational barriers for: 

Screen reader users 

E.G. Custom Components, Decorative Images, Links (In Context), Unlabeled Form Elements, and Links (Out of context). 

Keyboard navigation users  

E.G. Focus Order, Missing Tab Stop and Focus Not Obscured (Minimum). 

Voice activation users 

E.G. Custom Components, Label in Name. 

Low vision users  

E.G. Colour Contrast and Reflow. 

We are working to implement solutions across our services to address any non-compliances, with updates made approximately every two weeks. 

Disproportionate burden 

MyTeachFirst 

  • Assistive technology compatibility 

Including custom components, expandable/collapsible content and labelling.  

  • Mobile Device Accessible 

Including bleed through, custom components and reflow. 

We’ve assessed the cost and time of correcting the issues that are listed above, and we believe that doing so immediately would be a disproportionate burden, within the meaning of the accessibility regulations. We will make another assessment within the next 12 months.  

Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations 

Adobe PDFs and other downloadable documents 

The accessibility regulations do not require us to fix Adobe PDF or other documents, published before 23 September 2018, if they’re not essential to providing our services. For example, we do not plan to correct all potential issues with Adobe PDF files that have already been published, although we will, where possible move to using HTML (web) documents instead of PDF files where possible. 

Any new documents that we publish will meet accessibility standards. 

Sticky content  

The accessibility regulations do not require us to make changes to sticky content e.g. Cookie Acceptance banners.  

We will continue to consider iterative improvements of such content alongside other improvements. 

What we’re doing to improve accessibility 

We test and check services with a range of tools and users with varying needs. Where issues are identified, we will check and update services. 

We periodically use external audit services (such as the Digital Accessibility Centre) to review the services we provide to our users and make recommendations for improvements. 

Preparation of this accessibility statement 

This statement was prepared on 10 March 2025. It was last reviewed on 17 March 2025. 

The most recent accessibility audit for Teach First and our e-learning platforms was carried out by the Digital Accessibility Centre and user/technical team on 22 May 2024, against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines WCAG 2.2. 

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