Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to making Schoolpicker accessible to everyone

Our Commitment

Schoolpicker is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience and apply the relevant accessibility standards to make our school directory and tools usable by everyone.

Standards

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities.

Measures Taken

Semantic HTML

We use proper heading structure, landmarks, and ARIA attributes for screen reader compatibility.

Colour Contrast

All text meets WCAG AA contrast ratios ensuring readability for users with visual impairments.

Keyboard Navigation

All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard, including navigation, forms, and tools.

Alt Text

All meaningful images include descriptive alternative text for screen reader users.

Responsive Design

The site works across all screen sizes and devices, from mobile phones to desktop monitors.

Readable Text

Clear typography, adequate spacing, and logical content flow for comfortable reading.

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some areas may have limitations:

  • Interactive map components may have limited screen reader support — we provide text-based search as an alternative
  • Some third-party content (e.g. embedded maps) may not meet all accessibility standards
  • PDF documents linked from external sources may not be fully accessible

We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across all areas of the site.

Assistive Technology

Schoolpicker is designed to work with common assistive technologies including:

  • Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
  • Screen magnification software
  • Speech recognition tools
  • Keyboard-only navigation

Feedback

If you experience any accessibility barriers while using Schoolpicker, we want to hear from you. Please contact us with details of the issue and we will do our best to provide the information in an accessible format and improve the site accordingly.

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 working days.