Standards
The standards are a set of principles and guidelines to ensure we design and build digital services consistently and with accessibility and the user at the centre.
Published standards
These standards are published and must be met as part of the product delivery lifecycle.
| Standard | Reference | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Product Branding | DDTS-301 | The Digital Product Branding standard details the requirements for how and when branding should be used. |
| Plain Language | DDTS-529 | Ensures digital content is clear, concise, and accessible to all users, including those with lower literacy levels and cognitive impairments. |
| Accessibility Statements | DDTS-34 | The accessibility statements standard ensures products and websites meet accessibility regulations. |
| Accessibility Conformance | DDTS-463 | The accessibility conformance standard outlines requirements for ensuring digital services meet WCAG guidelines and other accessibility regulations. |
Draft standards
We're working on these standards with our communities.
| Title | Summary |
|---|---|
| Content management systems (CMS) | Standard for the accepted content management systems that can be used in DfE. |
Other standards and principles we follow
Government Design Principles
The UK government's design principles and examples of how they've been used.
Apply the Service Standard
Understand how we apply the UK government's Service Standard in DfE.
Service Manual
Helping teams to create and run great public services that meet the Service Standard.