Insight magazine Issue 39 May/June
Art and culture is the theme of this issue. Can museums and galleries be truly inclusive? We visit one museum where they are developing art sessions and tours for children and families that aim to create a rewarding and fun experience for parents and children with visual impairments
Getting involved
Music is a powerful tool for communication, and "Sounds of Intent" is a major new resource for teachers of children with complex needs. Learn more, and find out how teaching assistants can become more confident in teaching music.
Brush up your Shakespeare with a touch tour of the Globe Theatre in London, and meet a young, partially sighted actor at the start of her career.
Emotional support
In the rest of the issue, we are delighted to announce the first of a new series "Caroline's casebook". This will look at a different emotional problem in each issue, with advice provided by emotional support counsellor, Caroline Stedman, plus wise words from young people.
And we feature a SEND Green Paper pathfinder project in East Sussex which is trialling an alternative to the statement of special educational needs.
Bitesize
Bitesize, our curriculum resource, comes free with this issue. It's on the theme of maths, with some really useful articles about practical issues such as teaching braille maths and finding tactile ways of demonstrating concepts.
Win a dinosaur toy
We have a brilliant push along dinosaur toy to give away, perfect for encouraging mobility in small children.
To enter our prize draw please visit Fiesta Crafts' website. Then email insightmagazine@rnib.org.uk and tell us the name of one of the other animal push along toys from the range. Include your name and phone number.
Free online content
Insight is committed to providing parents and education professionals with the latest news, developments and opportunities. As part of our commitment, we have provided four free articles from the latest edition Insight.
Acting ability
Article by young, partially sighted person Georgina Wyatt (stage name Georgina Morrell) about becoming an actor.
New emotional support series
First in our new emotional support series, Caroline's casebook, by Caroline Stedman of the RNIB Emotional Support Service
Reading adventures
Books that can help young people with emotional issues. Book list from RNIB National Library Service's Children's Librarians
Guidance for practioners
Are you looking for information on children with visual impairment and autism? Read Ian Bell's list of essential resources.