A Guide to the Professionals

If supporting  blind or partially sighted child or young person in mainstream education, you may be wondering what other  professionals may be involved in their education.

We have a range of profiles on the key people that may be involved in their education. There are two main specialists are Qualified Teachers of Children and Young people with Vision Impairment (QTVIs) and habilitation specialists

Local offer

You can find out what is available from your local authority via their ‘local offer’ pages. These can be found on their website including any SEND specific careers advice they provide. Every local authority in England must have a local offer, but how specialist support is arranged differs from area to area so it is important to contact vision impairment specialist teams listed directly to find out more.

Read the other pages in this guide...

What is a QTVI?

Learn what a Qualified Teacher of Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (QTVI) is and how they can support you throughout your education.

Find out more about 'What is a QTVI?'

What is a Habilitation Specialist?

Find out the important information about what a Habilitation/Rehabilitation specialist is and how they can support you in your education.

Find out more about 'What is a Habilitation Specialist?'

What is a SENCO?

Discover everything you need to know about what a Specialist Needs Coordinator (SENCO) is and how they can support you.

Find out more about 'What is a SENCO?'

What is a Careers Adviser?

Discover more about careers advisers; what they do, where they are based and how you can access their support to make informed decisions about your education and work options.

Find out more about 'What is a Careers Adviser?'

Understanding Vision Impairment

Learn more about the key facts surrounding vision impairment and get a better understanding of what it can be like to have various sight conditions.

Find out more about 'Understanding Vision Impairment'

Transitioning on From Secondary School

Get informative and useful resources to help you support blind and partially sighted students to transition from school to further education/employment.

Find out more about 'Transitioning on From Secondary School'

Supporting Blind and Partially Sighted Students in Mainstream Education

A range of information and resources to help professionals effectively support blind and partially sighted students in mainstream education.

Find out more about 'Supporting Blind and Partially Sighted Students in Mainstream Education'
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