Accessibility statement
This accessibility statement applies to DfE Connect.
This website is run by the Department for Education. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
- change colours, contrast levels and fonts
- zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen
- navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
- navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
- listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)
We've also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
How accessible this website is
We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:
- Applying filters generates excessive screen reader noise
- Tab changes are not announced clearly
- Links opening in a new tab are not announced
Feedback and contact information
If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:
We'll consider your request and get back to you in 5 days.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We're always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we're not meeting accessibility requirements, contact: https://customerhelpportal.education.gov.uk/
Enforcement procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the 'accessibility regulations'). If you're not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
Technical information about this website's accessibility
The Department for Education is committed to making its websites accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Compliance status
This website is partially compliant with the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) version 2.2 AA standard, due to the following non-compliances (and/or) the following exemptions.
Non-accessible content
The content is non-accessible for the following reason(s):
Applying filters generates excessive screen reader noise
When filters are applied, screen reader output is unclear, making it harder to understand the result.
WCAG Criteria: 4.1.3 - Status Messages (AA)
Resolution Information: Planning to resolve by June 2026
Tab changes are not announced clearly
Switching between “Upcoming” and “Previous 12 months” only announces “Current”.
WCAG Criteria: 4.1.3 - Status Messages (AA)
Resolution Information: Planning to resolve by June 2026
Links opening in a new tab are not announced
Some links within tasks open in a new tab but this is not announced to screen reader users.
WCAG Criteria: 3.2.2 - On Input (A) 3.2.1 - On Focus (A)
Resolution Information: Planning to resolve by June 2026
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 31 March 2026.
This website was last tested on 20 November 2024. The test was carried out by Technology Operations at the Department for Education.
We used this approach to deciding on a sample of pages to test, Manual testing of all pages
Accessibility statement version: 20250409_10