Apprenticeship provider websites fail to cater for neurodiverse

A new study has found that a third of the UK’s top 50 apprenticeship providers have failed to publish an accessibility statement on their website and are not hitting accessibility standards designed to make the schemes inclusive to neurodivergent learners.

According to the investigation, which was carried out by Cognassist, 33% of providers have failed to publish an accessibility statement on their website, which could be deterring neurodivergent talent from applying for an apprenticeship.

This is despite new regulations that stipulate public sector organisations have a duty to ensure websites and apps meet accessibility requirements by 21 June 2021.

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