Specialist Teaching Services

Vision Support Service

Experienced advisory teachers holding additional specialist qualifications in visual impairment provide:

Assessment of the functional vision of children and young people, who may have a visual impairment, their performance and abilities.
Interpretation of ophthalmic information and its educational implications for pupils, parents, schools and colleges, including effects on physical, cognitive, emotional, social and language development.
Direct teaching and non-teaching support for children in their homes, and/or educational establishments.
Specialised materials and training, and recommend equipment and strategies to enhance the learning opportunities in homes, schools and colleges.
Specialist advice and INSET for parents, teachers and other professionals who work with visually impaired children and young people.
Advice to the LA on the provision of specialist technology identified as necessary for curriculum access and communication
Where appropriate, tuition to develop touch typing/keyboarding skills to enable children and young people to record their work efficiently
Liaison with a rehabilitation officer to commission appropriate mobility, orientation and independent living skills programmes for individual pupils.
Involvement in the Sight on Sound Parents Group to encourage a supportive network.
Advice to the LA on all matters relating to visual impairment and assistance in performing its statutory obligations