Accessibility statement
Access for every reader and teacher
Literacy Guide aims to meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA and to remove barriers before they prevent use. Human checking is continuous and pass-by-exception: current routes are treated as working unless a barrier is reported, then the issue is recorded, prioritised and corrected or an alternative is offered.
Current support
- Keyboard operation, visible focus, labelled controls and logical headings on primary teacher and learner routes.
- Responsive layouts for phone, tablet and desktop sizes.
- Reduced-motion and reduced-choice settings for learner activities.
- Text alternatives for meaningful images and non-image alternatives where a picture is not instructional.
- Audio support for phonics, words, stories and instructions, with visible text retained where appropriate.
- Contrast, zoom, overlay focus and key-route checks in the release process.
- Teacher-led alternatives where a digital interaction is not suitable for a child.
Known limitations
- Some complex game controls and three-dimensional learner experiences may be harder to use with a screen reader or switch input; an equivalent teacher-led literacy activity should be provided.
- Generated worksheets and exported reports can vary by browser and office/PDF viewer. Check reading order and layout before distributing an accessible copy.
- Physical-device and assistive-technology combinations vary. A defect found on a specific device is handled through the process below rather than assumed to apply everywhere.
Request an adjustment or alternative
UK service providers have an anticipatory duty to make reasonable adjustments. Schools should also provide a suitable non-digital or assisted route when needed. Email benjamesbowler@gmail.com with:
- the page, activity or document;
- what you were trying to do;
- the device, browser and assistive technology if relevant; and
- the format or adjustment that would help.
Do not include a child’s full name or sensitive record. We will acknowledge the report, offer a practical alternative where possible, and track the barrier to resolution. Urgent access needs should be marked “accessibility — urgent”.
Assessment approach
The app uses automated checks, keyboard and browser journeys, route inventories, visual inspection and ongoing human use. No statement can guarantee every assistive-technology combination. This page describes the current approach and known limitations; it is not a third-party accessibility certification.