Courses, training and networks for professionals supporting learners with VI

Anytime training

The training in this section is delivered subject to payment of a fee. Further information about cost is available from each course contact.

RNIB Unified English Braille training - delivered at your establishment

If you're already familiar with Standard English Braille, but want to up your skills to UEB, this bespoke one-day course could be for you. RNIB offers the services of an experienced braille trainer who can visit your school or college to deliver a day of training in Unified English Braille (UEB) at a time that suits you. You'll need to be proficient in SEB before enrolling and the course will include a practical element.

For further details, please email [email protected].

Understanding vision impairment in children and young people - online training

The course is designed to support the training needs of professionals and parents in order to improve the quality of learning opportunities available to children and young people with vision impairment. It is studied online over around 50 hours with the pace of learning being set by the student. There is no fixed start or finish date, so you can begin anytime. It is intended for people who wish to gain an overview of the issues involved in supporting the education of children with vision impairment, without studying in the depth required by Partners in Learning. You don’t need to have access to a child with vision impairment to complete the course – we can supply you with relevant video materials to support you.

For more information and to apply, visit the VIEW website.

Vision impairment and complex needs in children and young people - online training

This short course focuses specifically on children and young people who, as well as vision impairment, also have learning difficulties and other special needs or disabilities. The course has been written by experts in the field and created by an experienced instructional designer. It is studied online over around 50 hours with the pace of learning being set by the student. You can apply at anytime to begin and there is a flexible start date. Students are assigned a tutor who provides “light touch” support. The course is designed for students from any background – education, care or health. It is suitable for professionals and parents, in fact, anyone who is interested in facilitating development in children and young people who have vision impairment and complex needs.

For more information and to apply, visit the VIEW website.