Education professionals
If you work with blind and partially sighted students we have resources and information to support you. We can provide training and guidance to help you support children with visual impairments and older learners with sight loss.
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Cerebral visual impairment and PMLD
When a child has complex medical needs or profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), any concerns about visual responses need to be identified and given appropriate support as early as possible.
Training for professionals supporting learners with vision impairment
RNIB and VIEW offer a range of opportunities for professionals to meet, learn about and discuss the support of learners with vision impairment.
Access to exams and tests
Key information to consider when preparing a young person with vision impairment for external exams.
Making learning accessible - information for teachers and teaching assistants
Learn more about how best to support your children and young people with vision impairment (VI) to access education.
Teaching and learning guidance
Resources and guidance on teaching and learning for educational professionals to support learners with vision impairments from ages 0 to 25.
Technology and independent learning
Most children and young people with vision impairment will benefit from using technology to enable them to access learning efficiently with the maximum degree of independence possible.
Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment
The Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CFVI) has been developed to support children and young people with vision impairment access an appropriate and equitable education.
