Age 16-18 – Typical characteristics of young people with Visual Impairment (VI)
Download the 16 – 18 Graduated Response toolkit here: 16 – 18 Graduated Response Toolkit
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February 4, 2025
Download the 16 – 18 Graduated Response toolkit here: 16 – 18 Graduated Response Toolkit
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February 5, 2025
RNIB | Homepage of the Royal National Institute of Blind People Education for Children | RNIB offers tabs with guidance on Specific information regarding children with VI and the Early Years Development Journal are available here: Visual impairment – Family…

February 5, 2025
In planning and guiding what children learn, practitioners must reflect on the different rates at which children are developing and adjust their practice appropriately. Objects of reference advice is available on this link SEND Resources – Family Hub (torbayfamilyhub.org.uk) offer…

February 5, 2025
View and/or download the Torbay Early Years Toolkit here: Torbay Early Years Graduated Approach Toolkit – Family Hub

February 5, 2025
Torbay’s Visual Impairment (VI) Service offer advice and support. Torbay Visual Impairment (VI) Service has been developed to provide specialist support and advice to all Torbay’s Local Authority early years settings and schools, including special schools and provisions. The service…

February 5, 2025
Sensory impairments can be present at birth or develop over time. A sensory impairment can be defined as an impairment that affects a child or young person’s ability to access auditory or visual information. This section refers to the children…

August 24, 2023
Assessment and monitoring tools for young babies and children with visual impairment. Although the DfE Early Support Programme is no longer currently running, all the materials remain relevant and up to date, apart from a few of the links.
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January 8, 2025
Torbay Visual Impairment (VI) Service has been developed to provide specialist support and advice to all Torbay’s Local Authority early years settings and schools, including special schools and provisions. The service supports the inclusion of pupils with visual impairments in…

February 5, 2025
Sense offers free support helps children who are deafblind or who have complex disabilities access education, playgroups and holidays, so they have the same life experiences as everyone else. Information and advice – Sense Sensory – Sensory stories and Inclusive play…

February 5, 2025
In planning and guiding what children learn, practitioners must reflect on the different rates at which children are developing and adjust their practice appropriately. Tactile signing will benefit children with multi-sensory needs: Learn tactile signing | Sign language for deaf…