Thursday 13 November, 4 pm – 5.30 pm
Making music activities accessible and building confidence to support learners with vision impairment to enjoy and achieve in music.
Training for professionals supporting learners with vision impairment
RNIB and VIEW offer a range of opportunities for professionals to meet, learn about and discuss the support of learners with vision impairment.
Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment
The Curriculum Framework for children and young people with Vision Impairment (CFVI) is now embedded in standard ways of working in 90 per cent of VI services across the UK and proving effective at supporting the work of VI education professionals
To find out more about the CFVI and how it can support you in your role, take a look at our CFVI page.
You can find teaching resources across the 11 CFVI areas on the CFVI Resource Hub, as part of RNIB Bookshare.
Online training from RNIB
Our training programme for the 2025-2026 academic year is as varied as ever – there’s something for everyone and everyone is welcome whatever your role in working with a child or young person with vision impairment.
RNIB online events are still being delivered free of charge.
Monday 1 December, 4 pm – 5.30 pm
Kate Prayle, practitioner researcher, will be looking at a whole child approach to teaching braille fluency to adolescents and James Bowden will talk through preparing maths resources for Duxbury.
Tuesday 9 December, 4 pm – 4.40 pm
A chance to join fellow education professionals to find out more about modified papers
No formal presentation - just an open, informal space to ask questions, share ideas, and support each other.
Wednesday 14 January, 4pm - 5.30 pm
Our friends at Thomas Pocklington Trust guide us through the accessibility features of Chromebooks and we dip into Area 8 of the CFVI Resource Hub to see what gems we can find.
Tuesday 20 January, 4pm - 5.30 pm
RNIB Bookshare contains over one million titles in electronic formats that can be used by learners with print difficulties and those supporting them. The team gives a step-by-step demonstration of how to use the platform.
Tuesday 27 January, 4 pm - 4.40 pm
A chance to join fellow education professionals and find out more about access arrangements for practical assessments.
No formal presentation—just an open, informal space to ask questions, share ideas, and support each other.
Wednesday 4 February, 4pm - 5.30 pm
Our friends from Sense and Seashell Trust will share their expertise in preparing for transition with a focus on capturing the voice of the learner.
Thursday 5 March, 4pm - 5 pm
RNIB’s Music Team brings you something new with a series of masterclasses. This session looks at making singing accessible in the classroom.
Thursday 7 May, 4pm - 5.30 pm
Learn more about conditions such as coloboma, microphthalmia, congenital cataracts, aniridia and glaucoma including support for families.
Thursday 4 June, 4pm - 5 pm
From rehearsal to live performance – RNIB’s Music Team considers reading music notation, lighting, marking up the stage, accessible performance cues and more.
Tuesday 9 June, 4pm - 5.30 pm
Following last summer’s warmly received session, we bring you more on braille for young learners.
Other professional training opportunities
Audience: Professionals modifying resources in school or college for Modified Large Print (MLP) users or braillists (GCSE/GCE level).
Editions:
- MLP Edition: Focuses on creating modified materials for MLP users.
- Braille Edition: Focuses on producing materials for braillists. (Requires prior completion of MLP edition.)
Features:
- Developed by RNIB and VIEW.
- Includes real modification examples, best practice guidance, and exercises to build skills to produce everyday resources that replicate formats used in formal assessments.
- 12-month access to course materials.
- CPD certificate upon completion.
Pre-requisite:
- Applicants should be proficient in producing everyday resources in modified formats.
Fees:
- £60 (VIEW members), £125 (non-members) per edition.
Register: Email [email protected] or register via the VIEW website
Audience: Professionals and parents wishing to build skills and confidence to support the education of children with vision impairment.
Format:
- Online, approx. 50 hours, self-paced.
- Start anytime.
- Support from an experienced QTVI tutor.
Apply: Via the VIEW website
Audience: Anyone supporting children with vision impairment and additional needs (education, care, health).
Format:
· Online, approx. 50 hours, self-paced.
· Flexible start date.
· Support from an experienced QTVI tutor.
Apply: Via the VIEW website
Format:
· Online, self-study.
· Support from experienced QTVI tutors.
Developed by: RNIB through NatSIP partnership funding with the Department for Education.
Register or find out more: Contact VIEW at [email protected] or apply via the VIEW website
Audience: Education support staff working with learners aged 0–25 with vision impairment.
Format:
· In-depth online course developed by RNIB and Open University.
· Options to study over one year or two.
· Tutor support from experienced QTVIs.
· Delivered by VIEW.
· Encourages reflection, collaboration, and practical application of study to your work situation.
Apply: via the VIEW website
Networks for Professionals working with children and young people with VI
The VI Forum
The VI Forum is an e-mail discussion list for education professionals: Qualified Teachers of Vision Impairment (QTVIs), Habilitation specialists and other associated professionals working with children and young people with vision impairment to share good practice and seek solutions to the challenges of the profession.
Find more information and subscribe
The MSI-Deafblindness Forum
The MSI-Deafblindness Forum is an e-mail discussion list for QTMSIs and associated qualified professionals working in the field of MSI/deafblindness.