Introduction to Working with Children

Supporting visually impaired learners

Introduction to Working with Children with Vision Impairment Course

Course aim:

To equip you with the basic skills to support a child with vision impairment in your class.

The one day course covers:

• A basic understanding of supporting visually impaired learners.
• The implications of vision impairment on learning and development.
• How to enable the child’s access.
• The educational implications for a child/young person with vision impairment.
• Impact of vision impairment on development and learning.
• Barriers to accessing the curriculum.

Enabling access to the curriculum and environment:

• Practical approaches, methods and strategies. To enable curriculum access, reading print. Accessing images, writing and editing of work, interactive board and general classroom environment.
• Strategies to support the child’s independence. Additionally, to support social inclusion across the wider school setting.

Practitioners will leave with a comprehensive e-resource pack.

More resources:

Courses: Positive Social Skills
Products: Reasonable Adjustments Charter Pack