Using play, stories and creativity can make the classroom a useful place, and a fun one, for children with complex needs and sight problems.
The guides below look at developing play, information and communications technology (ICT), multi-sensory environments, creative and musical sessions, and sensory stories. They includes ideas and suggestions for lesson activities, considering your classroom environment and sourcing and producing resources.
RNIB effective practice guides: working with complex needs in the classroom
Developing Play Guide
This guide explores how and why we should aim for high quality play experiences for children with complex needs.
ICT and Complex Needs Guide
This guide focuses on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for children with a visual impairment and complex needs.
Multi-sensory Environments Guide
This guide offers advice and guidance on creating a Multi-sensory environment for children with a visual impairment and complex needs.
Music Gets Us Going Guide
This guide looks at musical development for children with a visual impairment and complex needs.
Sensory Stories Guide
Sensory Stories Guide
This guide focuses on creating Sensory Stories. Sensory Stories are stories which involve some or all of children's senses, including vision, taste, touch, sound, smell.