What we aim for

We work towards WCAG 2.2 Level AA. That is a target we keep moving towards, not a certificate we hold, and we are not going to claim full conformance. What we will do is fix things when we learn about them.

What is in place

  • A “Skip to main content” link, one <main> landmark per page, and breadcrumbs on every page below the homepage.
  • Text and interface colours checked against WCAG AA contrast ratios by calculation rather than by eye.
  • Keyboard operation of the navigation, the mobile menu and the homepage article carousel, with visible focus indicators.
  • Text alternatives on meaningful images; decorative graphics hidden from assistive technology.
  • A layout that reflows on small screens and when text is enlarged.
  • No forms to fill in — enquiries are by email, which means no timeouts and no validation traps.

Known limitations

Some older blog articles have heading structures that are not ideal for screen-reader navigation, and a few wide comparison tables scroll sideways on narrow screens. We are working through both. If you hit a barrier that is not listed here, we would rather hear about it than not.

Telling us about a problem

Email [email protected] with the page address and a short description of what went wrong. If you need something on this site in a different format, ask and we will send it. We aim to reply within one business day.

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