{"id":4578,"date":"2025-11-12T14:59:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T14:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allin.online\/?post_type=standard&#038;p=4578"},"modified":"2026-09-11T17:54:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T17:54:55","slug":"accessibility-style-guides","status":"publish","type":"standard","link":"https:\/\/allin.online\/gd-gb\/standard\/digital-communications\/monitoring-and-continuous-improvement\/accessibility-style-guides\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessibility Style Guides"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-fixed-content flex content-content bg_white padding indent two-column\"><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><h3 id=\"page_sub_nav\" class=\"mobile_only\">DC 6.06 Accessibility Style Guides<\/h3><select aria-labelledby=\"page_sub_nav\" class=\"mobile_only\" id=\"nav_select\"><option value=\"#overview\">Overview<\/option><option value=\"#examples\">Practical examples<\/option><option value=\"#key_considerations\">Key considerations<\/option><option value=\"#definitions_list\">Definitions and acronyms<\/option><option value=\"#learning_resources\">Learning Resources<\/option><option value=\"#linked_standards\">Linked Standards<\/option><option value=\"#references\">References<\/option><\/select><div class=\"action_links mobile_only\"><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/252393341563356?standard=Digital Communications 6.06 Accessibility Style Guides\" class=\"feedback_link button bg_secondary white\">Give us feedback on this Standard<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/gd-gb\/standard\/digital-communications\/\" class=\"return_link\">Back to Digital Communications<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"overview\" class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-overview standard-content\"><h3>Overview<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An <span data-definition=\"accessibility-style-guide\" data-definition-id=\"4294\" title=\"Accessibility style guide\" data-definition-name=\"Accessibility style guide\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> is a document that helps set the standard for applying accessibility best practices in your content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It offers clear rules for writing and formatting, helping make your content easier for everyone to read and understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For creative and cultural organisations, accessibility style guides are essential when different teams produce various types of content. For example, people working in marketing, accessibility, visitor information, curation, newsletters, bookings or education, might all be creating content. A good style guide fosters clarity and creativity while outlining your organisation&#8217;s approach to accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accessibility style guides enable teams to create content that is consistent, respectful, and inclusive. They help minimise barriers from unclear language, complex structures, jargon, poor contrast, or formatting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider whether to include accessibility guidelines in your overall brand guidelines or create a separate resource. If your accessibility style guide is separate, make sure that it\u2019s always shared alongside any other style and brand guidelines you use.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"examples\" class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-examples bg_grey inner-padding standard-examples\"><h3>Practical examples<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-example standard-example\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ace-image content-image alt-block\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ace-content-blocks border-top\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ace-intro content-intro\"><p>Example style guides that feature accessibility:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scope.org.uk\/about-us\/accessibility-at-scope\/accessibility-guidelines\/content-accessibility-guidelines\">Scope&#8217;s publicly available&nbsp;accessible content&nbsp;style guide<\/a>&nbsp;supports&nbsp;inclusive writing and content across services.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.a11yproject.com\/content-style-guide\/\">The A11Y Project: Content&nbsp;Style Guide<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowncommercial.gov.uk\/crown-commercial-service-style-guide\/writing-accessible-content\">Crown Commercial Service: Writing accessible content<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/style-guide\">Government Digital Service:&nbsp;Style Guide<\/a>&nbsp;covers style points&nbsp;for&nbsp;content.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"key_considerations\" class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-key-considerations standard-key-considerations standard-content\"><h3>Key considerations<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your <span data-definition=\"accessibility-style-guide\" data-definition-id=\"4294\" title=\"Accessibility style guide\" data-definition-name=\"Accessibility style guide\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> is likely to include information from a range of different Digital Communications Standards. <a href=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/standard\/customer-service\/planning-a-visit\/information-formats\/\">Customer Service 1.02 Information Formats<\/a> contains helpful information for designing your style guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key considerations outlined in this section are examples of topics commonly included in accessibility style guides. Think about which topics matter for your team, partners, and suppliers. Share guidance and information in a way that works for everyone using your guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">Language and tone<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use <span data-definition=\"plain-language\" data-definition-id=\"5116\" title=\"Plain language\" data-definition-name=\"Plain language\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> wherever possible, with short sentences and common words. Use <span data-definition=\"active-voice\" data-definition-id=\"4301\" title=\"Active voice\" data-definition-name=\"Active voice\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> throughout the guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid metaphors, idioms, or complex expressions which may cause confusion or translate poorly across cultures. Be respectful and person-centred when writing about disability, access, and identity. Choose inclusive language that reflects a wide range of experiences. For more about this, refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/standard\/digital-communications\/content-usability\/plain-language-and-readability\/\">Digital Communications 2.01 Plain Language and Readability<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">Formatting and structure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Formatting and structure should promote clarity. Use clear headings and subheadings to break up content and support navigation. Simplify steps or grouped information by using bullet points and numbered lists when suitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use bold for emphasis. Avoid underlining or italics, as they can reduce readability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Write <span data-definition=\"link-text\" data-definition-id=\"4410\" title=\"Link text\" data-definition-name=\"Link text\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> that clearly explains its purpose. Instead of saying \u201cClick here,\u201d use specific phrases like \u201cDownload our summer brochure.\u201d For more on accessible link text, see <a href=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/standard\/digital-communications\/links-buttons-forms-and-surveys\/descriptive-link-text\/\">Digital Communications 3.01 Descriptive Link Text<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">Readability and adaptability<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When writing, aim for a <span title=\"Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level\" data-definition-name=\"Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level\" data-definition=\"flesch-kincaid-grade-level\" data-definition-id=\"4371\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> of 4, making your content accessible for a reading age of around 9. Adjust this based on the reading ability of your audience or the specific project. The <span title=\"Flesch Reading Ease Score\" data-definition-name=\"Flesch Reading Ease Score\" data-definition=\"flesch-reading-ease-score\" data-definition-id=\"4372\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> is another useful tool to evaluate how easy your writing is to read. Regularly test content with <span title=\"Readability\" data-definition-name=\"Readability\" data-definition=\"readability\" data-definition-id=\"4454\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> checkers, such as those built into MS Word, to obtain the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level and Reading Ease score. Whenever possible, test with real people. See <a href=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/standard\/digital-communications\/content-usability\/plain-language-and-readability\/\">Digital Communications 2.01 Plain Language and Readability<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/standard\/digital-communications\/monitoring-and-continuous-improvement\/audits-testing-and-feedback\/\">Digital Communications 6.04 Audits, Testing and Feedback<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create accessible colour combinations from your brand palette. For more about colour, see <a href=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/standard\/digital-communications\/content-usability\/use-of-colour\/\">Digital Communications 2.02 Use of Colour<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use simple, <span data-definition=\"sans-serif\" data-definition-id=\"4461\" title=\"Sans serif\" data-definition-name=\"Sans serif\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> fonts with distinct letter shapes. Provide advice on writing <span data-definition=\"alt-text\" data-definition-id=\"4304\" title=\"Alt text\" data-definition-name=\"Alt text\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> and guidance on line spacing and formatting. For further guidance on alt text, refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/standard\/digital-communications\/content-usability\/images-alt-text-and-image-descriptions\/\">Digital Communications 2.03 Images, Alt Text and Image Descriptions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ensure the style guide is easy to read and available in accessible formats, such as Word or <span data-definition=\"html\" data-definition-id=\"4389\" title=\"HTML\" data-definition-name=\"HTML\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span>. Provide examples of good accessible writing to demonstrate what this looks like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">Style across teams and outputs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Encourage your team to refer to the <span title=\"Accessibility style guide\" data-definition-name=\"Accessibility style guide\" data-definition=\"accessibility-style-guide\" data-definition-id=\"4294\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> when creating content. Develop checklists to use when creating content for different purposes. Ensure your guide is relevant to the types of content your organisation produces, such as exhibition labels, social media posts, event listings, or programme notes. Include rules for writing <span title=\"Alt text\" data-definition-name=\"Alt text\" data-definition=\"alt-text\" data-definition-id=\"4304\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span>, <span title=\"Captions\" data-definition-name=\"Captions\" data-definition=\"captions\" data-definition-id=\"4323\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span>, and <span data-definition=\"image-descriptions\" data-definition-id=\"6385\" title=\"Image descriptions\" data-definition-name=\"Image descriptions\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep the style guide concise and focused on what people need to know and do. Review and update it regularly with input from staff and audiences. If you are incorporating your accessibility style guide into staff training, refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/standard\/digital-communications\/monitoring-and-continuous-improvement\/digital-accessibility-staff-training\/\">Digital Communications 6.01 Digital Accessibility Staff Training<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"specification_table\" class=\"wp-block-ace-specification-table bg_white specification_table hide\"><h3>Standard &#8211; specifications<\/h3><div class=\"bg_grey inner-padding\"><table class=\"specification-table\"><tbody><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"influencing_accessible_practice\" class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-influencing-accessible-practice standard-influencing-accessible-practice standard-content hide\"><h3>Influencing accessible practice<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"definitions_list\" class=\"wp-block-ace-definitions-list bg_white\"><h3>Definitions and acronyms<\/h3><div class=\"ace-definitions-list bg_grey inner-padding\"><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Accessibility style guide<\/h4><div><p>A set of internal guidelines for creating content that is more inclusive and accessible. This can include guidance on alt text, image descriptions, formatting, tone, using clear and respectful language, how to describe graphs and charts, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Active voice<\/h4><div><p>A sentence style where the subject of the sentence does the action. For example: &#8216;The team sent the email&#8217;. This is usually clearer than passive voice, where the subject receives the action: &#8216;The email was sent by the team&#8217;.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Alt text<\/h4><div><p>Alt (alternative) text, is a short, coded description that screen readers read aloud when they reach an image. Alt text is not visible on the screen but gives people who cannot see the image access to what it shows or means in context.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Captions<\/h4><div><p>A text display of the spoken words and important sound elements of a performance or video. This is usually shown on a screen or caption unit, or integrated into the set so that people can follow along. Captions can be delivered by a captioner in the venue, or remotely. Captions can be pre-scripted or produced live depending on the type of event.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Flesch Reading Ease Score<\/h4><div><p>The Flesch Reading Ease Score is a tool that helps you check how easy your writing is to read. It looks at things like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how long your sentences are<\/li>\n<li>how long your words are<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The score is a number from 0 to 100:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>70 and above: Easy to read (good for most people)<\/li>\n<li>50 to 69: Fairly readable (may need more focus)<\/li>\n<li>Below 50: Harder to read (more formal or technical)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level<\/h4><div><p>A number that tells you what school year someone would need to be in to understand the writing in your document or on your web page. The number is based on the United States grade (school year) system.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A score of 4 to 5 means a 9 to 11-year-old could read it easily<\/li>\n<li>Lower numbers mean simpler reading<\/li>\n<li>Higher numbers mean more complex reading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>HTML<\/h4><div><p>HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard language used to create and structure content on the web. It uses tags to format text, embed images, create links, and organize web pages for browsers to display.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Image descriptions<\/h4><div><p>An image description is written information that provides a rich description of the visual information in an image. This can be physically printed or in digital media. It is displayed in the body of a web page, often in a caption next to the image, or in the body of a post on social media. Image descriptions will often provide more detail than alt text (which is not displayed on a webpage), but should not duplicate the content presented in the alt text.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Link text<\/h4><div><p>Hyperlinked text consisting of words that clearly explain what a link does or where it goes, such as &#8216;Book tickets for Cinderella&#8217; or &#8216;Download the Summer Programme&#8217;.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Plain language<\/h4><div><p>A way of writing or speaking that is clear and simple and avoids jargon and hard words. Plain English or plain language helps everyone to understand information the first time they read it or hear it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Readability<\/h4><div><p>How easy a piece of writing is to read and understand. Readability is affected by sentence length, word choice, structure, and layout.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Sans serif<\/h4><div><p>A simple typeface without decorative strokes at the end of each letter. (\u2018Sans\u2019 means \u2018without\u2019 and \u2018serifs\u2019 are decorative strokes).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"learning_resources\" class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-learning-resources standard-content\"><h3>Learning Resources<\/h3><div class=\"links-on-newtab-text\"><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">Relevant WCAG sections<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/WCAG21\/Understanding\/use-of-color\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1.4.1 Use of Colour (Level A)<\/a>&nbsp;Colour must not be the only visual way of conveying information,&nbsp;indicating&nbsp;an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing an item. Example: If a required form field is marked in red, it must also include text like &#8220;required&#8221; or a symbol with a label.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/WCAG22\/Understanding\/contrast-minimum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)<\/a>&nbsp;Text (and images of text) must have a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 against the background for normal text and 3:1 for large text. This supports&nbsp;readability&nbsp;for users with low vision or colour vision differences.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/WCAG21\/Understanding\/non-text-contrast.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1.4.11 Non-Text Contrast (Level AA)<\/a>&nbsp;Visual elements like icons, form fields, graphs, and buttons must have a contrast ratio of at least 3:1 against adjacent colours. This applies to any essential graphical objects and user interface components.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/WCAG21\/Understanding\/contrast-enhanced.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1.4.6 Contrast (Enhanced) (Level AAA)<\/a>&nbsp;<em>(optional but best practice)&nbsp;<\/em>Provides stronger contrast requirements: 7:1 for normal text and 4.5:1 for large text, supporting users with more severe visual impairments.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/WCAG21\/Understanding\/text-spacing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA)<\/a>&nbsp;<em>(related but not colour specific)&nbsp;<\/em>While not about colour directly, this supports overall&nbsp;readability&nbsp;when combined with good contrast and layout.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/WCAG21\/Understanding\/language-of-page.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)<\/a>&nbsp;Content must declare the language used so screen readers interpret it correctly&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/WCAG21\/Understanding\/unusual-words.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3.1.3 Unusual Words (Level AAA)<\/a>&nbsp;Avoid jargon or explain&nbsp;terms that are not widely known&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/WCAG21\/Understanding\/abbreviations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3.1.4 Abbreviations (Level AAA)<\/a>&nbsp;Explain&nbsp;abbreviations or acronyms the first time you use them&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/WCAG22\/Understanding\/reading-level.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3.1.5 Reading Level (Level AAA)<\/a>&nbsp;Aim for content that is understandable&nbsp;at lower reading levels&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/WCAG21\/Understanding\/labels-or-instructions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)<\/a>&nbsp;Instructions and labels must be clear and easy to follow&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">More resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aaardvarkaccessibility.com\/wcag-plain-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AAArdvark: WCAG in&nbsp;Plain&nbsp;English<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.worc.ac.uk\/disabilityanddyslexia\/content_images\/BDA_Dyslexia_Style_Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">British Dyslexia Association: Dyslexia&nbsp;Style Guide<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowncommercial.gov.uk\/crown-commercial-service-style-guide\/writing-accessible-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crown Commercial Service: Writing&nbsp;accessible&nbsp;content<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/style-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Government Digital Service:&nbsp;Style Guide<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/handbook-for-standard-managers\/functional-standards-writing-style-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GOV.UK: Functional&nbsp;Standards Writing&nbsp;Style Guide<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scope.org.uk\/about-us\/accessibility-at-scope\/accessibility-guidelines\/content-accessibility-guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scope: Content Accessibility<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.a11yproject.com\/content-style-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The A11Y&nbsp;Project: Content Style Guide<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.writethedocs.org\/guide\/writing\/accessibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Write the Docs: Accessibility Guidelines: For Writing and Beyond<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"skills_development\" class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-skills-development standard-skills-development standard-content hide\"><h3>Support and skills development<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t<div id=\"linked_standards\" class=\"wp-block page-links wp-block-ace-linked-standards \">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"block-title\">\n\t\t\t\tLinked Standards\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='flex flex_50 link_blocks'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex_item post_item bg_grey--dark\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture class=\"featured-img alt-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-6316-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Person holding a large print guide titled &quot;Leeds Gallery 3rd quarter&quot; in a museum setting.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-6316-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-6316-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-6316-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-6316-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-6316-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class = \"alt_block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"alt_trigger\" aria-label=\"Open the Image Description\">Eile<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"alt_modal\" id=\"5846\" role=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Image Description\" aria-describedby=\"desc_4597\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"desc_4597\">Person holding a large print guide titled &#8220;Leeds Gallery 3rd quarter&#8221; in a museum setting.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"close\">D\u00f9in <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tuairisgeul Dealbh\n<\/span><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"linked_standard--content inner-padding card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>CS 1.02 Information Formats<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Information materials are routinely accessible.<a href=\"\/login\" class=\"locked card_target\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14.999\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 14.999 18\">\n  <path id=\"unlock\" d=\"M13.507,7.5H3.75V5.249A3.741,3.741,0,0,1,11.022,4l1.133-1.133a5.234,5.234,0,0,0-9.9,2.378V7.5H1.493A1.5,1.5,0,0,0,0,9V16.5A1.5,1.5,0,0,0,1.493,18H13.507A1.5,1.5,0,0,0,15,16.5V9a1.5,1.5,0,0,0-1.492-1.5\" transform=\"translate(0)\" fill=\"#472961\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span>This content is only available to logged in users.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"31.832\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 31.832 24\">\n  <path id=\"arrow\" d=\"M33.728,24.848l-10.2-10.2a1.773,1.773,0,1,0-2.508,2.508l7.189,7.189H4.272a1.772,1.772,0,0,0,0,3.545H28.178L21.022,35.08a1.755,1.755,0,0,0,0,2.508,1.827,1.827,0,0,0,1.271.536,1.747,1.747,0,0,0,1.271-.536L33.8,27.355a1.827,1.827,0,0,0,.536-1.271,2.283,2.283,0,0,0-.6-1.237Z\" transform=\"translate(-2.499 -14.123)\" fill=\"#472961\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex_item post_item bg_grey--dark\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture class=\"featured-img alt-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/themes\/ace\/assets\/fallback.jpeg\" alt=\"Placeholder image\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class = \"alt_block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"alt_trigger\" aria-label=\"Open the Image Description\">Eile<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"alt_modal\" id=\"0\" role=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Image Description\" aria-describedby=\"desc_4519\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"desc_4519\">Placeholder image<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"close\">D\u00f9in <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tuairisgeul Dealbh\n<\/span><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"linked_standard--content inner-padding card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>DC 2.01 Plain Language and Readability<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Use plain language to make information easy to understand, so more people can read it, use it, and act on it confidently. Check your content to make sure it is readable. <a href=\"\/login\" class=\"locked card_target\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14.999\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 14.999 18\">\n  <path id=\"unlock\" d=\"M13.507,7.5H3.75V5.249A3.741,3.741,0,0,1,11.022,4l1.133-1.133a5.234,5.234,0,0,0-9.9,2.378V7.5H1.493A1.5,1.5,0,0,0,0,9V16.5A1.5,1.5,0,0,0,1.493,18H13.507A1.5,1.5,0,0,0,15,16.5V9a1.5,1.5,0,0,0-1.492-1.5\" transform=\"translate(0)\" fill=\"#472961\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span>This content is only available to logged in users.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"31.832\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 31.832 24\">\n  <path id=\"arrow\" d=\"M33.728,24.848l-10.2-10.2a1.773,1.773,0,1,0-2.508,2.508l7.189,7.189H4.272a1.772,1.772,0,0,0,0,3.545H28.178L21.022,35.08a1.755,1.755,0,0,0,0,2.508,1.827,1.827,0,0,0,1.271.536,1.747,1.747,0,0,0,1.271-.536L33.8,27.355a1.827,1.827,0,0,0,.536-1.271,2.283,2.283,0,0,0-.6-1.237Z\" transform=\"translate(-2.499 -14.123)\" fill=\"#472961\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex_item post_item bg_grey--dark\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture class=\"featured-img alt-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/themes\/ace\/assets\/fallback.jpeg\" alt=\"Placeholder image\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class = \"alt_block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"alt_trigger\" aria-label=\"Open the Image Description\">Eile<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"alt_modal\" id=\"0\" role=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Image Description\" aria-describedby=\"desc_4520\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"desc_4520\">Placeholder image<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"close\">D\u00f9in <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tuairisgeul Dealbh\n<\/span><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"linked_standard--content inner-padding card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>DC 2.02 Use of Colour<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Make accessible colour choices and avoid relying on colour alone or using colour combinations with poor contrast to communicate information. Check your colour choices to ensure they work for everyone. <a href=\"\/login\" class=\"locked card_target\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14.999\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 14.999 18\">\n  <path id=\"unlock\" d=\"M13.507,7.5H3.75V5.249A3.741,3.741,0,0,1,11.022,4l1.133-1.133a5.234,5.234,0,0,0-9.9,2.378V7.5H1.493A1.5,1.5,0,0,0,0,9V16.5A1.5,1.5,0,0,0,1.493,18H13.507A1.5,1.5,0,0,0,15,16.5V9a1.5,1.5,0,0,0-1.492-1.5\" transform=\"translate(0)\" fill=\"#472961\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span>This content is only available to logged in users.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"31.832\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 31.832 24\">\n  <path id=\"arrow\" d=\"M33.728,24.848l-10.2-10.2a1.773,1.773,0,1,0-2.508,2.508l7.189,7.189H4.272a1.772,1.772,0,0,0,0,3.545H28.178L21.022,35.08a1.755,1.755,0,0,0,0,2.508,1.827,1.827,0,0,0,1.271.536,1.747,1.747,0,0,0,1.271-.536L33.8,27.355a1.827,1.827,0,0,0,.536-1.271,2.283,2.283,0,0,0-.6-1.237Z\" transform=\"translate(-2.499 -14.123)\" fill=\"#472961\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex_item post_item bg_grey--dark\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture class=\"featured-img alt-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/themes\/ace\/assets\/fallback.jpeg\" alt=\"Placeholder image\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class = \"alt_block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"alt_trigger\" aria-label=\"Open the Image Description\">Eile<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"alt_modal\" id=\"0\" role=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Image Description\" aria-describedby=\"desc_4521\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"desc_4521\">Placeholder image<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"close\">D\u00f9in <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tuairisgeul Dealbh\n<\/span><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"linked_standard--content inner-padding card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>DC 2.03 Images, Alt Text, and Image Descriptions<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Make images accessible by using alternative text and image descriptions that describe what the image shows or means.<a href=\"\/login\" class=\"locked card_target\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14.999\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 14.999 18\">\n  <path id=\"unlock\" d=\"M13.507,7.5H3.75V5.249A3.741,3.741,0,0,1,11.022,4l1.133-1.133a5.234,5.234,0,0,0-9.9,2.378V7.5H1.493A1.5,1.5,0,0,0,0,9V16.5A1.5,1.5,0,0,0,1.493,18H13.507A1.5,1.5,0,0,0,15,16.5V9a1.5,1.5,0,0,0-1.492-1.5\" transform=\"translate(0)\" fill=\"#472961\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span>This content is only available to logged in users.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"31.832\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 31.832 24\">\n  <path id=\"arrow\" d=\"M33.728,24.848l-10.2-10.2a1.773,1.773,0,1,0-2.508,2.508l7.189,7.189H4.272a1.772,1.772,0,0,0,0,3.545H28.178L21.022,35.08a1.755,1.755,0,0,0,0,2.508,1.827,1.827,0,0,0,1.271.536,1.747,1.747,0,0,0,1.271-.536L33.8,27.355a1.827,1.827,0,0,0,.536-1.271,2.283,2.283,0,0,0-.6-1.237Z\" transform=\"translate(-2.499 -14.123)\" fill=\"#472961\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex_item post_item bg_grey--dark\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture class=\"featured-img alt-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/themes\/ace\/assets\/fallback.jpeg\" alt=\"Placeholder image\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class = 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