Teaching national curriculum subjects

The RNIB "Teaching the national curriculum" series below is a collection of Effective practice guides for education professionals looking for creative ways to teach children with a vision impairment. The guides explore practical approaches to teaching, assessment and obtaining resources for each subject.

Before reading the subject guides below please look at our Access to education series. You'll find invaluable information about learning resources, communication skills, the physical and sensory environment and social inclusion, an issue highlighted by young people as a key factor in their education.

RNIB effective practice guides to teaching the national curriculum

Further Information and resources

Insight Magazine

For regular information and inspiration you can subscribe to Insight, the leading magazine for parents and professionals supporting children and young people with sight problems, including those with additional and complex needs. Subscribers to Insight magazine also receive Curriculum bitesize supplements which are packed with ideas to support your teaching.

One of the class

One of the class, is a CD-Rom crammed with printable subject supplements to help staff in mainstream and special schools provide full curriculum access for learners with sight problems.

Well Prepared

Finally make sure your school has a copy of Well prepared! RNIB's definitive guide to modifying examination and curriculum materials for blind and partially sighted learners.

Music

For guidance and information on teaching music, refer to RNIB's Music Advisory Service.

Education products and resources

For learning products designed to help blind and partially sighted students in common school subjects, search for Educational resources in the RNIB Online Shop.

For training resources and resources for young people, visit our Resources for education professionals pages.

Contact: cypf@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 11 February 2013

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