Student Transitions

STEP – Supporting Transitions, Enriching Progress is an education transitions programme for blind and partially sighted students. It is designed to support students moving from secondary school into further education, as well as those already in further education who are thinking about their next step into university.

Through a mix of online workshops and in-person events, STEP gives you the opportunity to develop skills, meet other blind and partially sighted students and hear directly from students who have already been through similar experiences.

The programme focuses on four key areas: friendships and making connections, building confidence, finding your voice and being independent. Sessions explore the things students have told us matter most when preparing for and adjusting to a new stage of education.

STEP is very much shaped by students. You’ll hear real experiences, tips and advice from other blind and partially sighted students, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions, share your own experiences and connect with others in similar situations.

Our online STEP sessions for this year have now finished, and we’re now planning our next STEP in-person event. We’ll be sharing more information here as plans are confirmed, so come back soon for the latest updates.