Accessibility

Last updated: 9 October 2026

Accessibility features

The website includes:

• Structured headings and page landmarks.
• A skip link and visible keyboard focus.
• Labelled form controls and text-based error messages.
• Application error summaries with links to affected fields.
• Persistent messages for upload and submission problems.
• Text alternatives for meaningful images, with decorative artwork hidden from assistive technology.
• Responsive layouts and printable Round 1 guidance.

Checks completed

In October 2026, the website underwent automated accessibility checks and manual browser checks covering public pages, staff sign-in and password reset.

Checks included keyboard navigation, narrow-screen layouts, form validation, simulated submission failures and printing the Round 1 guidance. Accessibility issues identified during these checks were corrected.

Review limitations

This review was not a comprehensive accessibility audit and does not establish full compliance with accessibility standards.

Testing with screen-reader software and actual browser zoom has not yet been completed. Authenticated administration screens and successful form-submission announcements were not covered by this review.

Getting help and reporting problems

If you have difficulty using the website or need information in another format, please contact us through the contact page.

Where possible, include the page address, what you were trying to do and the assistance you need. You do not need to disclose a medical diagnosis.

We will consider requests for reasonable adjustments and work with you to identify a suitable way to access information or apply for funding.

Keeping this page updated

We will update this page as further checks are completed or accessibility issues are identified.