for young people who are blind or partially sighted, going to secondary school can be an exciting but also very daunting time. Along the way there will be challenges, but with the right support, advice, and training these can be overcome.
We understand that as a professional working in secondary education, you may have limited experience supporting blind or partially sighted (BPS) students. That is why we have created useful resources and guidance to provide you with more awareness of the needs of BPS students.
Knowing more about the impact of vision impairment will help you understand some of the difficulties young people may experience; as well as how you can support them more effectively. A good starting point is seeing what the world looks like from the perspective of a young person with vision impairment in our What Do We See? 2 – How the World Looks to Vision Impaired Children and Young People video. We also recommend reading our Understanding vision impairment page.
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Get a better understanding of what vision impairment is, the key facts, plus gain insight into what the world can look like from the perspective of a blind/partially sighted student.
Find out more about 'Understanding Vision Impairment'Our video simulates and provides information on five of the most common conditions affecting vision impaired children and young people in the UK today.
Find out more about 'What Do We See? 2 – How the World Looks to Vision Impaired Children and Young People'
