MLA College is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users. We are working towards meeting the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA and continually improving the accessibility of our website and digital services in line with recognised accessibility best practice and our obligations under the Equality Act 2010.
This accessibility statement applies to: https://www.mla.ac.uk
We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website.
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MLA College is committed to meeting the WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
This website is currently:
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA due to the non-compliances listed below.
MLA College has begun a structured accessibility improvement programme and aims to resolve the issues identified below by 31 December 2026.
MLA College is actively reviewing the current accessibility in relation to www.mla.ac.uk. We are aware of the following accessibility issues currently affecting parts of the website.
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
We have not made any disproportionate burden claims under the accessibility regulations.
As part of our ongoing accessibility review, we aim to introduce a service by 31 December 2026that will enable users to request website content and documents in alternative formats, including accessible PDF, Microsoft Word, large print, and Braille, where reasonably practicable.
In the meantime, our team can assist with requests for accessible versions of content, including digital PDFs and printed materials where appropriate.
If you require information in an alternative format, please contact info@mla.ac.uk. We will consider your request and respond as quickly as possible.
Some downloadable PDF and other documents, particularly legacy documents, are not fully accessible and may not be compatible with assistive technologies. Users may experience a loss of information or functionality when zooming in 400%.
Where required, in accordance with accessibility guidance, legacy documents will be remediated as they are reviewed from the release of this statement 23 July 2026.
As part of our ongoing accessibility review, we aim to introduce a service by 31 December 2026that will enable users to request website content and documents in alternative formats.
Some forms require improvements to:
Some older videos do not currently provide captions or transcripts.
Newly published media will include captions wherever reasonably practicable.
MLA College is currently undergoing a review of historical content and where possible will aim to have all content updated to comply with WCAG 2.2 by the 31 December 2026.
Some interactive elements may not currently provide consistent keyboard access or visible focus indicators.
Certain interface components require review to ensure sufficient colour contrast in accordance with WCAG 2.2 AA.
This means that while many areas already meet the standard, some content and features may not yet be fully accessible. We are working to resolve this as part of our ongoing accessibility review.
Some services used within the MLA College website are provided by third-party suppliers and are outside MLA College’s direct control. Whilst we encourage our suppliers to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of these external services.
The MLA website currently uses the following third-party services:
Where users are directed to external services, the accessibility of those services is governed by the provider’s own accessibility statement.
We will review third-party services periodically but cannot guarantee the accessibility of content or functionality provided by external suppliers.
We are taking the following steps:
We are committed to making our website as accessible as possible. If you experience any accessibility barriers, find any problems not listed in this statement, or require information in an alternative format, please contact us:
Email: Info@mla.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)20 3997 7555
When contacting us, please include:
Where possible, accessible PDFs can be requested directly from the relevant webpage.
We aim to acknowledge requests within 5 working days and provide the requested information or an update within 10 working days. If your request is more complex or requires additional time, we will let you know when you can expect a full response.
We will consider all requests for alternative formats and will provide information in an accessible format wherever reasonably practicable.
We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any accessibility problems not listed on this page, or think we are not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us using the details above.
If you are not satisfied with how we respond to your accessibility request or complaint, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) which provides advice and support on discrimination and human rights issues.
Telephone: 0808 800 0082
This statement was prepared on 23 July 2026.
It was last reviewed on 23 July 2026.
This website was last tested on 22 July 2026 against the Web Content
Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA.
Testing was carried out by MLA College through manual accessibility testing undertaken by internal staff. A representative sample of webpages and key user journeys was reviewed using manual testing methods and accessibility evaluation tools.
The findings from this testing have informed this accessibility statement and our ongoing accessibility improvement programme, we aim to resolve all known issues Identified in this statement by 31 December 2026.
Last updated: 23 July 2026.
