Accessibility Statement

Last updated: October 2026

What works well

• Colour contrast - Text meets WCAG 2.1 Level AA contrast standards in both dark and light mode.
• Dark mode and light mode - A toggle in settings lets you switch. Your preference is saved.
• Reduced motion - A "Reduced Motion" toggle turns off all animations and particle effects. The app also respects your device's "reduce motion" setting automatically.
• Reading tools - "Make it easier to read" lets you choose a dyslexia-friendly font, bigger text and higher contrast. Each option can be switched on separately, and the choices are saved to the signed-in account.
• High contrast - As well as the in-app switch, the app responds to your device's high contrast preference with enhanced borders and outlines.
• Keyboard input - Children can type answers using a physical keyboard (number keys, Enter to submit, Backspace to delete) without needing to navigate the on-screen keypad. See Known limitations below for a note on visual focus indicators when Tab-navigating the keypad.
• Text sizing - All text uses relative sizes, so it scales properly. Questions and answers use responsive sizing that adapts to screen size.
• Large touch targets - The keypad buttons are large and comfortably tappable, sized relative to the screen and kept well above the recommended 44px minimum.
• Semantic HTML - The app uses proper headings, buttons, form labels, and landmarks. Forms have linked hints and error messages.
• Screen reader support for login - The login and settings screens use ARIA labels, live regions, and screen reader announcements. Error messages are announced automatically.
• Skip link - A "Skip to main content" link appears when you press Tab, letting keyboard users jump past the navigation.

Known limitations

These are things I know need improving:

• Screen readers during the test - The timed test questions and correct/incorrect feedback are not currently announced to screen readers. This means a screen reader user cannot complete the test independently. I'm working on fixing this.
• Question timers - MTC-format questions allow 6 seconds each. Normal Practice sessions are timed too, and harder levels use their own timings. There is currently no setting to give an individual child extra time. After a Practice session, "Practise these again" lets children retry their incorrect answers without a question timer.
• Zoom on mobile - Pinch-to-zoom is currently disabled on mobile devices to prevent accidental zooming during tests. I'm looking into enabling zoom without breaking the test experience.
• Focus indicators on keypad - When navigating the number keypad with a keyboard, the focused button doesn't have a clear visual outline. This makes it hard for keyboard-only users to see which button they're on.

What I'm working on

• Adding screen reader announcements for test questions and feedback
• Adding visible focus indicators to the keypad buttons
• Re-enabling zoom on mobile
• Exploring an extended-time mode for children with additional needs (separate from the official MTC practice)

The official MTC and accessibility

The real Multiplication Tables Check has a fixed 6-second time limit per question. Our MTC-format sessions use the same timing so children can practise under real conditions. Normal Practice is also timed; it should not be treated as an untimed alternative. The "Practise these again" activity has no question timer, but covers the incorrect answers from a completed Practice session rather than a fresh full set of questions.

Device support

• Designed for iPads running Safari 12 or later, Chromebooks, laptops, and desktops. Very old browsers may not work
• Works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge
• Responsive layout adapts to different screen sizes

Feedback

If the app isn't working for you or your pupils, I want to know. Accessibility is something I'm actively improving, and real feedback from teachers helps me prioritise what to fix next.

Sear Education
Email: info@mrsearmtc.uk

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