Description
Develop your understanding of pre-braille, braille and tactile learning through practical everyday approaches
Next course starts on 20th September 2027.
Should you require training before this date, please explore the bespoke course on Teaching Braille to Children with VI, which can be delivered as a tailored course at any time in the school year.
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Course Overview
Supporting a child or young person who accesses learning through touch requires more than teaching braille. It requires an understanding of tactile development, concept learning and meaningful access to the curriculum.
The Braille and Tactile Learner Course is a practical online training programme for QTVIs, teachers, teaching assistants and other professionals supporting children and young people with vision impairment.
The course explores how tactile skills develop and how pre-braille and braille learning can be embedded naturally within everyday classroom experiences.
What Practitioners Say About the Course
“Thank you so much. I support two pre-braille primary-aged children and this is so helpful.”
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
- QTVIs
- Mainstream and Special School Teachers
- Teaching Assistants
- SENCOs and ALN staff
- Habilitation Specialists
- Learning Support Assistants
- Professionals supporting children and young people with vision impairment
The course is suitable for both mainstream and specialist educational settings.
What You Will Learn
During the course participants will explore:
Understanding Tactile Development
- How tactile learning develops
- The importance of active exploration
- Building tactile confidence and curiosity
Creating Strong Foundations for Braille Literacy
- Pre-braille skill development
- Preparing learners for braille
- Integrating tactile learning into everyday activities
- Practical classroom strategies
Supporting Meaningful Learning
- Developing concepts through real experiences
- Creating accessible learning opportunities
- Adapting classroom resources
- Promoting participation and engagement
Practical Strategies You Can Use Immediately
Participants will leave with ideas and approaches that can be implemented immediately, including:
- Tactile teaching activities
- Classroom adaptations
- Resource development ideas
- Practical assessment strategies
- Inclusive learning opportunities
- Braille preparation activities
All strategies are designed to be realistic, achievable and effective within busy educational environments.
Structure and Delivery
Delivery of the course is structured through four online resource-rich sessions. Each session is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of teachers, teaching assistants and paraprofessionals. The sessions offer practical demonstrations of how pre-braille and braille skills can be woven seamlessly into the curriculum.
Learning Objectives
1. Develop a foundational understanding of essential pre-braille and braille skills
Success Criteria
- Explain the purpose of pre-braille and braille skills and why they are essential for curriculum access.
- Identify key early tactile skills needed before formal braille learning begins.
- Describe how braille supports independent learning for tactile learners.
2. Learn effective strategies for integrating braille and tactile learning into a child’s daily school routine
Success Criteria
- Demonstrate at least three practical ways to embed braille activities within everyday classroom routines.
- Select simple resources to create engaging activities for teaching pre-braille and braille skills.
3. Gain practical knowledge of low-cost tactile resources and multisensory teaching approaches
Success Criteria
- Select and adapt low-cost materials to support tactile exploration and braille readiness.
- Select teaching strategies that promote braille literacy.
- Evaluate which resources best support specific tactile or braille skill outcomes.
Handouts and PowerPoint
To enhance the learning experience, the course is accompanied by a comprehensive downloadable folder containing resource sheets. These provide practical ideas, activities and guidance that participants can use long after the course has finished.
PowerPoint presentations used during the course are not shared. Instead, participants receive extensive resource materials that offer greater depth and practical value, reflecting the hands-on nature of the course.
Recordings of Sessions
Sessions are recorded and made available for one week to the person registered on the course.
Recordings are not included within the course fee and are offered as an additional benefit by Positive Eye. If a recording is unavailable due to technical difficulties, a replacement recording cannot be provided. Participants are therefore encouraged to attend the live sessions whenever possible.
Sessions
Time: 2.00pm to 3.30pm UK | 9.00am to 10.30am ET | 8.00am to 9.30am CT
Session 1: 20th September 2027
Practical resources and ideas to develop pre-braille skills through everyday experiences.
Session 2: 27th September 2027
Practical approaches and resource ideas to bridge the gap between pre-braille and braille.
Session 3: 4th October 2027
Incorporating braille within the literacy curriculum and looking beyond formal braille reading programmes.
Session 4: 11th October 2027
The tactile skills pathway: practical approaches and resource ideas.
Require training before this date?
Explore the bespoke course on Teaching Braille to Children with VI, which can be delivered as a tailored course at any time in the school year.
Cost: £160.00
To pay by invoice, email gwyn@positiveeye.co.uk or purchase directly through the shop.
More Feedback from Practitioners
Building Confidence in Braille Teaching
“What you are saying about supporting schools now is so right. I need more confidence to be able to explain teachers’ roles. I am leaving this course feeling more empowered, thank you.”
Practical Ideas That Make a Difference
“Thank you for the past four weeks. I have learnt so much. I hope to be attending another course soon.”
Ready-to-Use Resources
“Thank you for this amazing insight and providing the resources to refer back to. Looking forward to putting what I have learned into practice.”
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Why Choose Positive Eye?
Positive Eye has supported schools, local authorities and specialist services for many years through high-quality training, consultancy and practical resources.
Our training combines:
- Contemporary evidence-informed practice
- Real-life classroom experience
- Practical and achievable strategies
- A strong focus on independence
- Specialist expertise in vision impairment education
We are committed to helping practitioners create meaningful learning opportunities that enable children and young people with vision impairment to thrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should attend this course?
The course is designed for QTVIs, teachers, teaching assistants, SENCOs, ALN staff and anyone supporting braille or tactile learners.
Do I need previous braille experience?
No. The course is suitable for practitioners with varying levels of knowledge and experience.
What will I learn?
You will gain practical strategies for supporting tactile development, pre-braille skills, concept learning and braille literacy within everyday educational practice.
Is the course suitable for mainstream schools?
Yes. The strategies and approaches can be applied within both mainstream and specialist educational settings.
Will I receive resources?
Yes. Participants receive a downloadable resource pack that can be used to support ongoing practice.
Can I access a recording?
Yes. A recording is available for one week after the live session for registered participants.
Ready to Develop Your Braille Teaching Skills?
Gain practical strategies, evidence-informed approaches and ready-to-use resources that will help you support children and young people who access learning through touch.
Book your place on the Braille and Tactile Learner Course today.
