Events and training at RNIB Pears Centre

Exhibitions

Come and visit our stand at:

  • Learning Disability Today on 14 May 2013 at Hillsborough Football Stadium, Sheffield.
  • Community Care Live on 14 November 2013 at Business Design Centre, Islington

Specialist advice and training

At RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning, we work to ensure that children and young people with complex needs who are blind or partially sighted are able to maximise their potential for learning, independence and fulfilment.

Our education, care and therapy teams offer a wealth of specialist expertise and can provide training, advice and support to professionals and organisations working in this field.
Topics include:

  • adapting the curriculum
  • promoting independence and life skills
  • mobility/habilitation
  • communication and sensory needs
  • effective personal care support
  • leisure and play solutions
  • managing challenging behaviour
  • assessing and testing vision
  • transitions.

Our developing outreach education service called 'Periscope' provides educational advice, guidance and practical support to pupils, parents and service providers locally and nationally.

You can find out about our publications, research, projects and more by going to our Effective Practice in RNIB schools and college website.

Upcoming training events

We have a programme of meetings, conferences and courses throughout the year (see list below under latest events). We can also provide bespoke training. Get in touch with us to discuss your needs.

New venue at RNIB Pears Centre

We offer new, modern and fully accessible facilities with excellent on-site hospitality for meetings, training, conferences and events. Located in a pleasant residential area with excellent transport links (near M6, M42, M1 and M69 motorways) RNIB Pears Centre is easily accessible from many areas of the UK.

Find out more about Venue hire at RNIB Pears Centre.

Latest events

Professionals networking evening

Do you support children and young people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours? We are delighted to host an informal networking opportunity for local professionals. Date and time: Wednesday 12 June 2013, 6.30pm - 8.30pm (arrive from 6pm) Location: School hall, RNIB Pears Centre

Introduction to visual impairment and autism in children and young people

This one-day course explores effective strategies for supporting children and young people with visual impairment and autism. Date and time: Wednesday 12 June 2013, 10am-3.30pm Venue: RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning, Coventry

RNIB Coventry fundraising group

Join the new RNIB Coventry fundraising group in support of RNIB Pears Centre.

Early years sensory sessions at RNIB Pears Centre

Themed sensory sessions for babies and children aged 0 to 5 years with a range of sensory, learning, physical, social and emotional needs.

Partners in Learning training at RNIB Pears Centre

Do you support learners with visual impairment and complex needs? Why not develop your specialist skills with Partners in Learning accredited training at RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning. The next planned course will start in February 2013.

Last updated: 7 May 2013

RNIB Pears Centre appeal

Help us provide specialist services for children and young people with complex needs and sight loss, at RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning.

Activity calendars

RNIB's events calendar lists events in your area and lets you add your own events.

Action for Blind People's activity calendar details events taking place across the country.