Visual Impairment

The Teachers of the Visually Impaired are offering the following Professional Learning courses this session:

 

 

Informed

 

🔵

Visual Impairment – Supporting Children and Young People in a Mainstream Setting

Raise awareness of Visual Impairments and how these can affect learning.

 

Provide support tips and advice and strategies for learners 0-19.

·       All school staff welcome

21st October 2026

 

1 hour

Booking through Business World

For more info or bespoke bookings: 

Julie.tennant@scotborders.gov.uk

Victoria.anderson@scotborders.gov.uk

 

 

Skilled

 

Visual Impairment – Supporting Children and Young People with Cerebral Visual Impairment

Raise awareness of Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)

 

Learn about the 10 characteristics of CVI and strategies which support these.

 

Strategies to support children with CVI in enhanced provisions.

 

Characteristics to look out for in children in mainstream schools who may not have a diagnosis of CVI.

All school staff and Enhanced Provision staff welcome

23rd September 2026

 

1 hour

Booking through Business World

For more info or bespoke bookings: 

 

Julie Tennant

Julie.tennant@scotborders.gov.uk

Viki Anderson

Victoria.anderson@scotborders.gov.uk

 

 

 

Visit the SBCWay launch pad for additional information, support and resources.