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Education for young people

Rows of students sitting at tables, doing an exam.
Rows of students sitting at tables, doing an exam.

If you’re the parent of a child with vision impairments or a blind or partially sighted young person we have information and resources on education and learning to support you at every level.

In this section

Young people

We’ve co-designed these pages with young people across the UK, to share your stories, and experiences and bring you the information that you need to know.

Exams and study skills

A list of study techniques and exam study skills, as well as how to access the support you may need.

Finding a Careers Advisor

Information and advice for blind and partially sighted people for finding a careers advisor.

Funding at college

Information on the different types of funding available to blind and partially sighted young people for college.

Applying to residential or specialist colleges

Information on applying for a place at a specialist or residential college and funding in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales.

Choosing a college

Information to help you choose the right college for you be it mainstream or independent specialist

Starting college

If you're a young person thinking about going to college, we have a range of resources and information about how to choose the right college for you, information about financial support, studying advice and more.

Apprenticeships

Information for blind and partially sighted people on Apprenticeships.

Starting university

Information on making the most of university life for young blind and partially sighted people