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Schools and colleges

Summary: About the different types of school. Details of RNIB schools and colleges, as well as other colleges in the UK with facilities for blind and partially sighted students.

School options

If your child has a sight problem, how do you choose between mainstream and special schools? What are the other options? For an overview, see school options.

RNIB schools and colleges

We run schools and colleges in different parts of the country catering for young people with sight problems and other needs.

Special schools and colleges in the UK

Some schools cater specifically for learners with sight problems. Other schools have facilities for blind and partially sighted students. See our list of special schools and colleges for young people with sight loss.

Content author: children@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 20/11/2008 11:13

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