Positive Looking 2 Visual Perception Skills Course
Develop Visual Perception Skills for Learning, Participation and Independence
Course Overview
Next course starts on 16th November 2026
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The Positive Looking 2 Visual Perception Skills Course builds on the award-winning and internationally used Positive Looking framework. It is designed for professionals who want to develop a deeper understanding of visual perception and how perceptual skills impact learning, participation and independence.
Visual perception enables us to make sense of what we see. It allows us to recognise objects, interpret symbols, understand patterns, identify differences and locate information within our environment. These skills play a vital role in literacy, numeracy, communication and everyday learning.
The course provides practical strategies, observation points and low-cost activities that help practitioners support the development of visual perception skills in children and young people with vision impairment, cerebral visual impairment (CVI), SEND and complex learning needs.
What Practitioners Say About the Course
“Thank you for delivering such an informative and practical training on visual perception skills. I found the session extremely helpful and it has really improved my understanding of how vision impacts children’s learning and development.
I have now ordered the book and was able to download it easily. Part 2 seems like a very useful guide, full of ideas and activities to support students. It will be very helpful in embedding vision targets into the daily curriculum and incorporating them into students’ Personal Learning Plans.
Thank you again for such valuable training. I’m looking forward to applying these strategies in my practice.”
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
- QTVIs
- QTMSIs
- Teachers
- Teaching Assistants
- Therapists
- SENCOs
- ALN Staff
- Early Years Practitioners
- Professionals supporting children and young people with vision impairment, CVI, SEND or complex needs
The course is suitable for both mainstream and specialist educational settings.
What You Will Learn
During the course participants will explore:
Understanding Visual Perception
- What visual perception is
- How visual perception develops
- The relationship between visual and perceptual skills
Developing Visual Perception Skills
- Visual discrimination
- Visual memory
- Visual closure
- Figure ground perception
- Visual-spatial awareness
Practical Strategies You Can Use Immediately
Participants will leave with practical approaches that can be implemented immediately, including:
- Observation opportunities
- Practical activities
- Low-cost resource ideas
- Classroom adaptations
- Targeted intervention approaches
- Inclusive learning strategies
All strategies are designed to be practical, achievable and effective within everyday educational settings.
Structure and Delivery
The Positive Looking 2 Visual Perception Skills Course explores visual perception within the context of a child’s everyday functioning and participation.
The course focuses on how visual perception skills affect learning, independence and engagement and introduces practical activities that support the development of these essential skills.
Delivered through three online resource-rich sessions, participants explore the Positive Looking 2 Visual Perceptions framework while gaining practical strategies that can be implemented immediately in schools, early years environments and specialist settings.
Learning Objectives
1. Develop an Understanding of Visual Perception
Success Criteria
- Explain the role of visual perception in learning and development.
- Identify key areas of visual perception.
- Recognise how visual perception impacts everyday functioning.
2. Develop Observation and Assessment Skills
Success Criteria
- Identify visual perception strengths and difficulties.
- Use observation opportunities to inform practice.
- Recognise how perception affects access to learning.
3. Implement Practical Strategies
Success Criteria
- Select activities that support visual perception development.
- Adapt learning opportunities appropriately.
- Promote independence and participation through targeted support.
Handouts and Resources
It is not a requirement to purchase a copy of the Positive Looking Visual Skills Programme in order to attend the course. However, for schools intending to elevate the significance of vision within their whole school curriculum, investing in the programme is strongly recommended. This purchase represents a valuable, one-time investment that can support your school’s broader educational goals and move vision up the agenda.
Powerpoints are not shared as the course is predominately practical and the essential elements are already contained within the Positive Looking Visual Skills Programme
Find out more about the downloadable Positive Looking Visual Skills Programme
Recordings of Sessions
Sessions are recorded and made available for one week following each session for registered participants.
Recordings are offered as an additional benefit and are not included within the course fee. Participants are encouraged to attend all live sessions whenever possible.
Sessions
Times:
2.00 – 3.30pm UK | 9.00 – 10.30am ET | 8.00 – 9.30am CT
Dates:
Session 1: 16.11.2026 | Visual Discrimination, Figure Backgroumd
Session 2: 23.11.2026 | Visual Closure, Visual Memory
Session 3: 30.11.2026 | Visual Motor Coordination, Spatial relations, visual perceptions skills within story/curriculum/everyday experience
Cost: £150.00
To pay by invoice, email gwyn@positiveeye.co.uk or purchase directly through the shop.
What Practitioners Say About the Course
Practical and Informative
“An informative and practical training on visual perception skills that improved my understanding of how vision impacts children’s learning and development.”
Ready-to-Use Strategies
“The guide is full of ideas and activities to support students and embed vision targets into the daily curriculum.”
Immediate Impact
“I’m looking forward to applying these strategies in my practice.”
Related Positive Eye Training and Resources
You may also be interested in:
- Positive Looking Visual Skills Course
- Positive Looking Trainer Course
- Supporting a Child with Vision Impairment Course
- Step Back to Independence Course
- Braille and Tactile Learner Course
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:
- Specialist expertise in vision impairment education
- Practical and achievable strategies
- Real-world educational experience
- A strong focus on independence and participation
We are committed to helping professionals create meaningful learning opportunities that enable children and young people with vision impairment and CVI to thrive. Our courses are grounded in contemporary practice and designed to help practitioners translate theory into meaningful everyday learning opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should attend this course?
The course is designed for educators and professionals supporting children and young people with vision impairment, CVI, SEND and complex learning needs.
What will I learn?
You will gain a deeper understanding of visual perception and learn practical strategies to support the development of visual perception skills.
Will I receive a resource pack?
It’s advisable to invest in the Positive Looking 2 Programme folder as this gives all the detailed observations, activities and ideas shown during the course.
Is the course suitable for mainstream schools?
Yes. The approaches can be applied within both mainstream and specialist educational settings.
Can I access a recording?
Yes. A recording is available for one week following each live session.
Ready to Develop Visual Perception Skills?
Gain practical strategies, observation guidance and greater confidence in supporting visual perception development.
Book your place on the Positive Looking 2 Visual Perception Skills Course today.
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