Bespoke Vision Impairment & SEND Training

for Schools

Positive Eye provides bespoke vision impairment (VI), CVI and SEND training for schools, local authorities, multi-academy trusts and educational organisations across the UK and internationally.

Every school, service and organisation has unique training requirements. Our bespoke vision impairment and SEND training is carefully tailored to your setting, staff roles and development priorities. We work closely with you to create training that delivers practical outcomes and supports improved access, participation, inclusion and independence for children and young people.

Training may focus on vision impairment, CVI, curriculum access, literacy, numeracy, communication, social development, independence skills, inclusive teaching approaches and effective classroom practice. Sessions can be delivered online or in person and are designed to provide practical strategies that staff can implement immediately.

Whether you are seeking whole-school training, targeted professional development for specific teams or specialist vision impairment support, Positive Eye can create a programme that meets your objectives and budget.

Why Choose Positive Eye?

Our bespoke training programmes are designed to provide practical solutions that make a meaningful difference in educational settings.

Benefits include:

Training tailored to your specific requirements
Flexible online or face-to-face delivery
Cost-effective whole-school professional development
Practical strategies that can be implemented immediately
Expertise in vision impairment, CVI and SEND
Opportunities for discussion based on your own setting and learners
Resources and ideas that support long-term impact

Who We Work With

Mainstream schools
Specialist schools
Resource bases
Local authorities
Early years settings
Colleges
Charities

Recent Training Topics

Positive Eye has delivered bespoke training on:

Positive Looking
Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)
Vision and Complex Needs
Supporting Learners with PMLD
Vision-Friendly Learning Environments
Inclusive Literacy
Educational Implications of Visual Impairment
Early Years Visual Development
Developing Accessible Learning Opportunities

What Our Clients Say

Positive Eye’s bespoke training is designed to provide practical, evidence-informed support that makes a meaningful difference to professionals working with children and young people with visual impairment, CVI, SEND and complex needs.

“Enhancing learning in the classroom”

“Using Positive Looking has given teachers and teaching assistants the assurance to work with the children every day to stimulate visual skills and enhance learning in the classroom and beyond, helping children to access the curriculum.”

Professor Rachel Pilling

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“Excellent and inspiring”

“The training was excellent, inspiring and highly relevant to our work. Gwyn’s knowledge and expertise shone through every aspect of the session, and staff left with practical strategies they could implement immediately.”

Elfa Hermannsdóttir

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“Practical and immediately applicable”

“The training was engaging, informative and full of practical ideas. Staff felt empowered to reflect on and develop their practice, with clear strategies that could be implemented straight away.”

Laura Hughes

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bespoke Vision Impairment and SEND Training

What is bespoke vision impairment training?

Bespoke vision impairment training is a tailored programme designed around the needs of your school, service or organisation. Content is created to address your specific priorities, staff roles and learner needs.

Who is the training suitable for?

Training can be designed for teachers, teaching assistants, SENCOs, QTVIs, leadership teams, early years practitioners and professionals supporting children and young people with vision impairment, CVI and SEND.

Can training be delivered online?

Yes. Bespoke training can be delivered online or face-to-face depending on your requirements, location and preferred format.

What topics can be included?

Training can cover vision impairment, CVI, SEND, curriculum access, inclusion, literacy, numeracy, communication, independence skills, social development, classroom adaptations and specialist intervention approaches.

Can training be provided for a whole school?

Yes. Many schools choose bespoke training as a cost-effective way to provide professional development for their entire staff team and establish a consistent approach across the setting. We also offer a year round online programme of practical training on Vision Impairment and SEND. This would be suitable for one or two professionals seeking specific training.

Let’s Discuss Your Training Needs

Whether you are looking for a twilight session, whole-school training, a conference presentation or a longer programme of professional development, Positive Eye can create training tailored to the needs of your staff, learners and organisation.

Training can be delivered online or in person and can be adapted to address specific priorities, challenges and development goals.

Simply get in touch to discuss your requirements. We will work with you to identify your objectives and develop a tailored training programme that meets the needs of your staff and learners.