Going to secondary school is an exciting time. But it can also be complicated. Being a young person who is blind or partially sighted can throw up a few extra challenges along the way. But with the right steps and support these bumps in the road can be overcome and you can make the most out of your time at school.
That’s why we have created some handy resources for you to check out, which will help you on your way; including topics such as the things you need to know when starting school, who is there to support you, getting around independently, top tips, a guide to P.E., making friends, support in school, information to help you make the right moves towards the job you want to do, and more…
This is also a great place for parents and education professionals to find resources to help support young blind and partially sighted people through their studies at secondary school.
Have a question? Get in touch by contacting our Education Information Advice and Guidance Service. Or you can connect with other blind and partially sighted students with our Student Support Community Facebook Group?
Explore our guide to getting ready to start secondary school as a blind or partially sighted student, including advice around support, navigation and technology.
Find out more about 'Six Steps for Starting Secondary School'Read our guide to making new friends and meeting new people at secondary school, with top tips from our Young Voices volunteers.
Find out more about 'Making Friends and Meeting New People at School'Find out more about the key professionals that are there to support you at secondary school as a blind or partially sighted student, and what they do.
Find out more about 'The Professionals There to Support You at Secondary School'Find out everything you need to know about work experience as a blind or partially sighted student in our handy four step guide.
Find out more about 'Four Steps into Work Experience'
This online community is for blind and partially sighted students, family and friends, education providers and other staff in the sector. It forms a supportive environment where relevant news, advice, questions and pieces of work can be shared to enable students with visual impairments to get the most out of their time at university.
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