Teachers of the Visually Impaired
The Teachers of the Visually Impaired are offering the following Professional Learning courses this session:
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Visual Impairment – Supporting children and young people in mainstream settings. |
Raising awareness of Visual Impairments and how these can affect learning. Providing support tips and strategies for learners aged 0-19.
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All school staff |
What are Visual Impairments? What is the Curriculum Framework for Visual Impairment (CFVI)? How can practitioners use it to facilitate inclusion though Sensory Development, Communication, Literacy, Habilitation, ILS, AT and Health and Wellbeing activities? |
Julie Tennant Viki Anderson |
1x 1 hour 3.45-4.45pm November 2025 Venue – Leader Valley School |
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Visual Impairment – Supporting children and young people with Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) and Complex Needs within Enhanced Provision settings. |
Learn about the 10 characteristics of Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) and visual development Explore multi-sensory support strategies |
All staff working in Enhanced Provision settings and those supporting pupils on a shared placement in mainstream schools |
Become familiar with Observational functional vision assessments (FVAs) Signposting to resources Visual/sensory activities Sensory story development
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Julie Tennant Viki Anderson |
1x 1 hour 3.45-4.45pm March 2026 Venue – Leader Valley School |
Visit the SBCWay launch pad for additional information, support and resources.
