Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 20 September 2019.

This statement was last reviewed on 26 August 2025.

The Learning Systems websites were tested between December 2023 and December 2024. The tests were carried out by Open University staff responsible for the Learning Systems in conjunction with the Accessibility and Usability Evaluation team. Sample pages which were chosen for testing to represent different types of content across Learning Systems websites. We focused on those pages with large numbers of users, or which would significantly affect particular groups of users. Each sample page was tested against all of the WCAG 2.2 AA criteria using manual and automated test methods. The testing approach taken involved:

• Keyboard-only testing

• Testing with a screen reader (NVDA)

• Axe browser extension for Chrome

• Siteimprove browser extension for Chrome

• Colour Contrast Analyser Tool from the Paciello Group

• Validating code using the W3C Validator tool.

This testing will continue to be carried out across the digital estate to ensure The Open University is constantly monitoring and improving accessibility.