Further Training for Professionals

If you have completed our free introductory course, Vision Impairment: Starting the Conversation, or would like a more advanced training programme there are a range of different options that might suit you.

VIEW has a range of courses available to help you further develop your knowledge about children with a vision impairment..

Partners in Learning – Advanced Certificate for education support staff

The course is suitable for any education professional that works with vision impaired children and young people. Professionals who have undertaken the course include teachers, teaching assistants, support workers and early years practitioners.

The course will enable you to develop:

• Understanding of vision impairment and its implications for social and educational development.
• A range of skills and techniques to enhance your professional practice.
• Professional relationships with children and young people which promotes their independence and engages them in planning and decision making.

Find out more here: Partners in Learning – Advanced Certificate for education support staff – VIEW

Understanding vision impairment in children and young people

This course is aimed at professionals and parents who want to develop their knowledge. The course covers:

• Understanding the visual system
• Understanding different types of vision impairment and their functional effects
• Exploring educational provision available to meet the needs of children and young people with vision impairment
• The implications of vision impairment for the educational and social development of children and young people.

Find out more here: “Understanding vision impairment in children and young people” online course – VIEW

Vision impairment and complex needs in children and young people

This course is designed and available to students from any background – education, care or health.

The course is suitable for professionals and parents, interested in facilitating development in children and young people who have vision impairment and complex needs.

This course focuses specifically on children and young people who, have learning difficulties and other special needs or disabilities alongside their vision impairment.

Find out more here: Online course “Vision impairment and complex needs in children and young people” – VIEW