Having a sight problem shouldn't be a barrier to learning. We work to ensure that blind and partially sighted children and adults gain get the best out of school and college.
Parents and carers
These webpages can help support your child's school journey from
early years to
primary, to
secondary level education and
beyond. If your child has a sight problem and additional needs, read our
complex needs information.
RNIB Sunshine House School and
RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning (formerly Rushton School and Children's Home) offer specialist provision for children with sight loss. We also run a
college of Further Education.
Read about other
special schools and colleges in the UK
Adult learners
Our adult learning information can help you get the most out of learning and can support you to learn new skills after sight loss.
Are you under 25? If you are in further or higher education or planning your next step after school, visit our young people webpages.
Information and support
E mail children@rnib.org.uk to get in touch. You an also check out the Sightline Directory which holds details of thousands of other organisations in the UK that can give you information, advice and support.
Outstanding Ofsted success!
In the space of eight days in November 2011, three of our residential services for children and young people received 'Outstanding' grades following full inspections from Ofsted. These fantastic achievements at RNIB Sunshine House Children's Home, RNIB Pears Centre Children's Home and The Stan Bell Centre at RNIB College Loughborough demonstrate our continued commitment to delivering exemplary services for children and young people with complex needs.