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# Header-related options
show_govuk_logo: false
service_name: Apply the Service Standard in DfE
service_link: /service-standard/
service_link: /
phase: ALPHA

# Links to show on right-hand-side of header
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Service teams must arrange for an accessibility audit to be carried out before they move to public beta. This is to ensure the service is compliant with the accessibility regulations. This audit should be repeated every 12 months or if there are significant changes to a service.

You should include budget for accessibility testing as part of your business case. External audits can cost a minimum of £4,000 to carry out.
You should include budget for accessibility testing as part of your business case. External audits can cost a minimum of £3,000 to carry out.

Issues that you find which will be resolved must be listed in your [accessibility statement](/accessibility/accessibility-statement.html) under the **How accessible this website is** section.
Issues that you find which will be resolved must be listed in your [accessibility statement](/accessibility/accessibility-statement.html) under the **Non-accessible content** section.

## Internal testing and audits

You should be carrying out testing within the team on your service to make sure it's meeting the minimum accessibility requirements.

Some teams will have testers and team members that can test and audit services to WCAG 2.1 AA standard. However, there are a range of tools and services available to carry out basic testing yourself.

### Testing
### Testing tools

Most tools will run in the browser or can be added as browser extentions to Edge or Chrome.

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If you don't have people in your team who can do this, you can request an internal audit.

If your service is currently being service managed within Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) and it appears on the internal Configuration Management Database (CMDB), then the Business Engagement and Accessibility Team can undertake an assurance audit for you. If you are unsure, <a href="mailto:[email protected]">contact the accessibility support team</a>.
If your service is currently being service managed within Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) and it appears on the internal Configuration Management Database (CMDB), then the Business Engagement and Accessibility Team can undertake an assurance audit for you.

<%= example_panel("Request an internal audit","To find out if you can get an internal audit, contact the <a href='mailto:[email protected]'>accessibility support team</a>.")%>


Otherwise, you will need to find an external supplier to carry out an audit.

### External audit

An external audit will be more comprehensive and include users with accessibility needs. It will also take longer to complete as you will need to allow for the time for procurement plus agencies rarely will have immediate availability. Allow 1-3 months for the audit to be arranged and carried out.

Contact the [Digital and Technologies Contracts]([email protected]) team. They might have an existing contract in place that can be used for an audit or they can help you to procure a supplier through the <a href="https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/" >Digital Marketplace</a>.
It can cost from £3,000 to have an audit done, so this should be budgeted for.

Popular suppliers for accessibility audits include:

- <a href="https://digitalaccessibilitycentre.org" target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>Digital Accessibility Centre (DAC)</a>
- <a href="https://www.nexerdigital.com" target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>Nexer</a>
- <%= external_link("https://digitalaccessibilitycentre.org","Digital Accessibility Centre (DAC)")%>
- <%= external_link("https://www.nexerdigital.com","Nexer")%>

<%= example_panel("Getting an external audit","The [Digital and Technologies Contracts](mailto:[email protected]) team can help with obtaining an audit or procuring a supplier through the <a href='https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/' target='_blank'>Digital Marketplace</a>")%>

## More information

<%= example_panel("Additional guidance","You can find more guidance on <a href='https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/helping-people-to-use-your-service/getting-an-accessibility-audit' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>getting an external accessibility audit</a> on GOV.UK")%>
<%= signpost_link("https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/helping-people-to-use-your-service/getting-an-accessibility-audit","Getting an accessibility audit on GOV.UK",true)%>
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title: Digital inclusion
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# Digital inclusion
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title: Apply the Service Standard in DfE
description: Guidance and information for how to apply the Service Standard in the Department for Education (DfE)
title: Apply the Service Standard in the Department for Education (DfE)
description: Guidance and information for how to apply the Service Standard in the Department for Education (DfE) to design and build accessible, usable and understandable services.
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---

<script src="https://kit.fontawesome.com/2f8f69be63.js" crossorigin="anonymous"></script>

# Apply the Service Standard in DfE
# Apply the Service Standard in the Department for Education

This guidance helps teams understand how to apply the [Service Standard](https://www.gov.uk/service-manual) in DfE.

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margin-bottom: 20px;
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