For young people who are blind or partially sighted, going to secondary school can be an exciting but 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. So that’s 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. You can find this information in our What Do We See? 2 – How the World Looks to Vision Impaired Children and Young People video. We recommend reading our Understanding vision impairment page,for further support.
Or for information about how you can support BPS students in secondary education, why not read our four steps to an inclusive education environment guide, our resource on residentials and trips, or our pages about the Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CFVI)?
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Learn how you can make your education environment inclusive for blind and partially sighted students in four easy steps with our helpful guide.
Find out more about 'Four Steps to an Inclusive Education Environment'Discover what vision impairment is, the key facts, and insights into what the world can look like from the perspective of a blind/partially sighted student.
Find out more about 'Understanding Vision Impairment'Explore the ways you can support blind and partially sighted young people on residentials and trips as a professional with our helpful guide.
Find out more about 'Get Out of the Classroom: A Guide to Residentials and Trips'Discover a range of resources, guidance and training for professionals working with blind and partially sighted students in secondary, further and higher education.
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