pupilprotect.co.uk

Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to digital inclusion and accessibility

Last updated: December 2024

Effective date: December 2024

Our Commitment

Pupil Protect is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

We believe that everyone should have equal access to safeguarding technology, regardless of their abilities or the assistive technologies they use.

Conformance Status

WCAG 2.1 Level AA Compliance

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

Pupil Protect is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Standards We Follow

  • • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1
  • • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
  • • EN 301 549 European Standard
  • • Equality Act 2010 (UK)

Accessibility Features

Keyboard Navigation

  • • Full keyboard accessibility
  • • Logical tab order
  • • Visible focus indicators
  • • Skip navigation links

Screen Reader Support

  • • Semantic HTML structure
  • • ARIA labels and descriptions
  • • Alternative text for images
  • • Descriptive link text

Visual Design

  • • High contrast color schemes
  • • Scalable text up to 200%
  • • Clear visual hierarchy
  • • Color is not the only indicator

User Control

  • • Adjustable time limits
  • • Pause/stop animations
  • • Customizable interface
  • • Multiple input methods

Known Accessibility Issues

Areas for Improvement

We are actively working to address the following accessibility issues:

  • • Some complex data visualizations may not be fully accessible to screen readers
  • • Certain third-party components may not meet full WCAG 2.1 AA standards
  • • Some PDF documents may require accessibility improvements
  • • Mobile touch targets in some areas may be smaller than recommended

Timeline: We are committed to addressing these issues by Q2 2025.

Supported Assistive Technologies

Pupil Protect is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

Screen Readers

  • • JAWS (Windows)
  • • NVDA (Windows)
  • • VoiceOver (macOS/iOS)
  • • TalkBack (Android)

Other Technologies

  • • Voice recognition software
  • • Switch navigation devices
  • • Eye-tracking systems
  • • Magnification software

Accessibility Testing

Our Testing Approach

  • • Automated accessibility testing tools
  • • Manual testing with assistive technologies
  • • User testing with people with disabilities
  • • Regular accessibility audits by third-party experts

Testing Tools We Use

  • • axe-core automated testing
  • • WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool
  • • Lighthouse accessibility audits
  • • Color contrast analyzers

Feedback and Contact Information

We Welcome Your Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Pupil Protect. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

Post

Accessibility Team
Pupil Protect Limited
123 Safeguarding Street
London, EC1A 1BB
United Kingdom

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Formal Complaints Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may:

  1. Contact our Customer Service Manager at complaints@pupilprotect.com
  2. File a complaint with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
  3. Contact the relevant regulatory body for your sector

We are committed to resolving accessibility issues and will work with you to find a suitable solution.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Pupil Protect relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

  • • HTML5
  • • CSS3
  • • JavaScript
  • • WAI-ARIA

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Continuous Improvement

Our Ongoing Commitment

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We are committed to:

  • • Regular accessibility training for our development team
  • • Incorporating accessibility into our design and development process
  • • Conducting regular accessibility audits
  • • Staying up-to-date with accessibility best practices and standards
  • • Engaging with the disability community for feedback and guidance