Learning

Early years

Summary: Advice for parents on supporting the learning of blind or partially sighted children in the early years.

• Early years contents
• First steps
• Support on the phone
• Parents' Place

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The early years, when your child is aged between birth and five years, are crucial for their development.

Early years contents

• Choosing a setting for your child
• Helping your child learn
• Government programmes
• Mobility
• Starting school
• Publications

From finding accessible toys and games to supporting the development of social skills, we can help you to help them. Most parents find that if their child receives the right support and gets access to the right resources, they make great progress.

First steps

Finding out that your child has a sight problem raises lots of practical questions. It can also provoke strong emotions.

• Coming to terms with your child's sight problem

Eye conditions

It's important to find out how your child's eye condition will affect the way they learn. See what to ask at the eye clinic.

Support on the phone

You can get more support by calling our Helpline (0845 766 9999 or 020 7388 2525). We can also give you the name and contact details of a qualified teacher of visually impaired children (QTVI) in your area.

Parents' Place

Parents' Place has more advice on parenting for early years, including:

• Family Services
• Toys and games

Content author: nathan.oxley@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 22/07/2008 16:20