Accessibility statement

This accessibility statement applies to the UK Standard Skills Classification (SSC) Explorer website at skillsclassification.org.

This website is run by the University of Warwick Institute for Employment Research. 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
• zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen
• 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)

We have 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 believe this website is currently partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 AA standard.

This website is currently in open beta. This means we are actively developing and improving the service, and we are working to ensure it meets accessibility standards.

Known limitations

We are aware of the following accessibility limitations on mobile devices:

• Explorer pages: The Skills, Occupations and Knowledge Areas explorer pages have limited mobile responsiveness. These pages are optimised for desktop and tablet viewing and may not display correctly on smaller mobile screens.
• Account pages: The user account management pages have known limitations on mobile devices and are best viewed on desktop or tablet.
• Other pages: While we aim for mobile responsiveness across the site, some pages may have display issues on mobile devices that we have not yet identified. We are actively working to improve mobile experience across the entire site.

We recommend using a desktop or tablet device for the best experience when using the explorer and account features. We are working to improve mobile accessibility as part of our ongoing development.

If you discover any accessibility issues while using this website, please report them to us so we can address them.

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, please contact:

Email: [email protected]

We will consider your request and get back to you within 5 working days.

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we are not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact:

Email: [email protected]

Please provide as much detail as possible about the problem you encountered, including:

• the web page or feature where you encountered the problem
• what you were trying to do
• what assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
• what went wrong

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 are 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 University of Warwick 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

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard.

What we are doing to improve accessibility

As an open beta service, we are committed to continuous improvement of accessibility. Our ongoing work includes:

• Regular testing with assistive technologies including screen readers, keyboard navigation and voice control
• Ongoing accessibility audits as we develop new features and functionality
• User research and testing with people who have access needs
• Training for our development team on accessibility best practices
• Incorporating accessibility considerations into all design and development decisions

We aim to address any reported accessibility issues as quickly as possible. For significant issues, we will provide a timeline for resolution.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 27th November 2025. It was last reviewed on 27th November 2025.

This website was last tested in November 2025. The test was carried out by the development team using a combination of:

• Automated accessibility testing tools
• Manual keyboard navigation testing
• Screen reader testing (NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Colour contrast analysis
• Responsive design testing across different devices

We tested the main pages and user journeys of the website, including:

• Homepage and navigation
• Skills, occupations and knowledge area listings
• Individual detail pages for each entity type
• Search functionality
• User authentication and account management
• Feedback forms
• Skill list creation and management