Special schools and colleges in the UK

This section gives details of schools and colleges which

Many blind and partially sighted children are educated in mainstream schools, or in special schools that do not specialise in sight loss. We strongly advise contacting your Local Education Authority's Visual Impairment Teaching Service for information and advice about local provision.

RNIB schools and colleges

RNIB Sunshine House School is a non-maintained special school for children aged 2-11 years old. RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning provides specialist education, 52 week residential care, therapies and healthcare for young people with sight loss, multiple disabilities and complex health needs up to the age of 19. RNIB College Loughborough is a small and friendly community welcoming people on a day or residential basis.

Contact us

We are always glad to be informed of any alterations or additions to this information.

Contact us via email at children@rnib.org.uk or to talk to someone telephone RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999.

Last updated: 7 November 2012

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