We have been asked by a number of authorities to deliver bespoke courses. These courses are tailor-made to suit the requirements of the particular authority and cover the following topics:
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Vision and Visual Impairment
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Investigate Structure and Function of the eye and visual system
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Explore the main types of visual impairment and their causes
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The impact of visual impairment on early development
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Case study to examine the needs of learners with visual impairment
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Effective Teamwork, key factors in effective support
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Investigate the curriculum
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Examine methods to ensure access to the curriculum
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Explore the development of curriculum materials
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Examine the environment
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Communication
We would be happy to discuss delivering these courses in your area. If you wish further information please contact:
Dominic Everett- dominic.everett@rnib.org.uk Tel: 0131 652 3144.
Audience for all courses: professionals working with visually impaired pupils, young people, students and parents/carers.
Cost (unless stated otherwise): £90 - parents £20.
Partners in Learning: an accredited programme for Education Professionals
Course length - six days. Cost - £650 per person.
This course is delivered over an academic year. It enables more in-depth consideration about supporting blind and partially sighted students within the class and also including pupils with more complex requirements. It provides more opportunity for in-depth analysis of the elements of the 'Supporting Blind and Partially Sighted Pupils' course and in addition includes:
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The structure of the eye
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Functions of vision
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Inclusion
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Working as a team
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Roles and responsibilities
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Legislation
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Mobility
Supporting Blind and Partially Sighted Customers: A Visual Awareness course for those working with members of the public
Course length - half day or one day.
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The function of vision
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More common eye conditions
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How we use vision
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Communicating with your customers (written and oral communication)
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Sighted Guiding
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Creating a good environment
How to apply
If you would like an application form, please contact Caitlin Howie on 0131 652 3140 or e-mail caitlin.howie@rnib.org.uk
All courses can be tailor-made to suit your requirements and could also cover topics such as:
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The impact of visual impairment on early development
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Effective Teamwork, key factors in effective support
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Examine methods to ensure access to the curriculum
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Explore the development of curriculum materials
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Examine the environment
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Communication
Feedback on previous courses was very positive. Typical of the comments received were:
"I really enjoyed the course last week and came away with lots of ideas and useful resources!"
"Just thought I would drop a wee note to say that I thought the early intervention day was excellent and demonstrated with clarity how complex this area can become."
We would be happy to discuss delivering these courses in your area. If you wish further information, please contact Dominic Everett on 0131 652 3144 or email dominic.everett@rnib.org.uk.