Support in Education Guides

Throughout your child’s education journey there are different types of support available to help them access their learning. The following guides cover key topics for blind or partially sighted students who are aged 0 to 25 and are in primary or secondary school, college or sixth form. They aim to answer questions such as “What support can you expect from a school or college?”, “Would an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) be the right choice?” or “What to do if you’re not getting the support needed?”

These guides are aimed at parents or carers of a child or young person, however if you are a student and would like to know more information about what support you can expect then this information should be a useful guide for you too!

These guides have been created with our partner Guide Dogs, you can read more about the partnership on ournews page.

Not found what you’re looking for? We’d love to hear from you if there are any questions we can answer, or any resources we can produce to help you or other parents/carers. Contact our Education Information Advice and Guidance Service.

Looking for resources for children and young people?

We also have a range of resources written for students to learn more about how to navigate and thrive in education as a blind or partially sighted student. This includes primary and secondary school, sixth form/college, and university. Find out more using the links and pass on to any students you know who may be interested!

Looking to meet other parents, carers or families who are in a similar position to you?

Below we have listed some parent groups run by other charities which may be of interest to you:

• Family support through Guide Dogs, who partner with us to run this service. This includes Family Events and Buddy Dogs!

• Join LookUK’s Parent carer support group for regular panel events, online chat sessions, and opportunities to meet in person

• Attend RNIB’s Parent Pathways, a free and informal series of online sessions for parents and carers