Transitioning on From Secondary School

There is a lot to think about when a student transitions from secondary school into a further education setting. Preparation for this transition should start at year nine or earlier.

Resources and information

There are lots of resources out there to support and inform this key transition.

Careers Advice COVID catch-up service

Our catch-up service provides one to one careers advice and guidance to young people who may have missed out on any support during COVID-19, find out more.

Moving on

RNIB has produced two useful resources to help support transition. ‘Bridging the Gap’ and ‘Moving on’ are resources for professionals and young people to get them ready for their transition, read the guides here.

Five steps into mainstream college

We take students through the steps they need to know to get into mainstream college, check out the guide.

Delivering accessible learning

Our guide talks mainstream colleges through everything they need to know to support blind and partially sighted students, get the guide here.


Read the other pages in this guide...

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'

A Guide to the Professionals

Find out more about the specialist professionals that can support blind and partially sighted students and what services local authorities can provide.

Find out more about 'A Guide to the Professionals'

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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