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Vision-Friendly Learning Environments: Creating Spaces Where Every Child Can Learn

Why the Learning Environment Matters For children with PMLD, Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI), complex needs and deafblindness, learning does not begin with a worksheet, a story or an activity. It begins with access. Before a child can engage with learning, they need to be able to see, notice, explore and interact with the world around […]

How Marvin’s Story Time Show Builds Capacity in Families and Educators Through Accessible Literacy

Marvin’s Story Time Show is more than an accessible literacy programme. It builds the capacity of families and educators to understand, accommodate and positively impact the learning experiences of children with PMLD, CVI, visual impairment and complex needs through multi-sensory learning, inclusive storytelling and accessible literacy approaches. When educators and families first encounter Marvin’s Story […]

How Positive Looking Increases Engagement and Participation

Schools and specialist settings are continually looking for practical approaches that improve engagement, participation and outcomes for children and young people with visual impairment, CVI, SEND and complex needs. Over the years, one of the most frequently reported outcomes from the Positive Looking Programme has been increased engagement. Educators consistently describe children becoming more attentive, […]

Looking for Story Bucket Ideas? Download Our Free Creative Story Buckets Booklet

If you’re looking for creative ways to bring stories to life, our free Creative Story Buckets booklet is packed with inspiration. Downloaded hundreds of times over the years, this popular resource contains more than 20 story bucket ideas created by teachers, specialist services, schools and organisations supporting children with vision impairment. Each idea demonstrates how […]

What Makes Story Time Accessible for Children with Vision Impairment?

For many children, story time is a joyful and natural part of learning. However, for children with vision impairment, Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI), deafblindness, PMLD and complex needs, traditional story time can present barriers to participation.  An accessible story time is about much more than simply reading a book aloud. It is about creating opportunities […]

Supporting Children with CVI: Resources, Research and Practical Support

At Positive Eye, we are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with vision impairment. One area that continues to gain recognition is Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI), a neurological visual condition that affects how the brain processes visual information rather than how the eyes function. Over the years, I have been fortunate to […]

Summary: Positive Looking Best Practice Event held July 13th 2026

Positive Looking Best Practice Event 2026: Making a Difference Through Shared Practice The 8th Online International Positive Looking Best Practice Event was a wonderful opportunity to bring together practitioners from across the UK and beyond who are passionate about creating meaningful learning opportunities for children with Vision Impairment (VI), Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) and PMLD. […]

Research Study: The Impact of an Accessible Literacy Programme for Children with PMLD and Visual Impairment

About the Research This peer-reviewed research explores the educational impact of Marvin’s Story Time Show, an accessible literacy programme designed for children and young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), including those with vision impairment, complex needs and multi-sensory learning requirements. The study focuses on the experiences of teaching staff who implemented the […]

Happy Hat Lover’s Story

Download the story and curriculum ideas Happy Hat Lover StoryCurriculum Ideas   Happy Hat Lover Story and Curriculum Ideas Related Positive Eye Resources Positive Looking Complete Programme Pack Marvin’s Market Adventure Marvin’s Seaside Adventure Social Skills Programme for Young Children with Vision Impairment Supporting a Child with Vision Impairment Course Early Maths for Children with […]

Bridging the Gap to Accessible Story Time

The Challenge For children with Complex Needs, PMLD, Autism, Vision Impairment (VI) and Cerebral Vision Impairment (CVI), traditional children’s programming is often a sensory “black hole.” Fast-paced cuts, cluttered backgrounds, and lack of descriptive pacing create a barrier to literacy and joy. Bridging the gap Marvin’s Story Time Show was born to bridge this gap, […]