Supporting early years education

In this section you can find articles and information to help you support the education of babies and young children with sight problems.

Read about Education Leeds and its work developing a curriculum to work with very young blind and partially sighted children.

Get ideas from a specialist teacher on how to support the development of children's friendships.

Read teaching tips on toileting, eating, dressing and undressing.

A teacher shows how she developed a "play plan" using an approach based on twelve features of play.

Teacher's share their tips on using touch and movement in everyday activities and offer advice on how to provide very young children with direct hands on sensory experiences. Read about Treasure Baskets which are particularly relevant for babies and young children who are blind or have sight problems.

Read about useful products, videos, books and websites for teachers.

Last updated: 13 January 2010

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