RNIB and VIEW offer a range of opportunities for professionals to meet, learn about and discuss the support of learners 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.
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.
Events up to the end of December 2025 are open for bookings now.
RNIB online events are still being delivered free of charge.
Thursday 18 September, 4 pm – 5.30 pm
Join us for a general introduction as well as an overview of the key features of some popular screen readers for Windows. This session is aimed at professionals new to working with screen reader users, or wanting a refresher.
Wednesday 1 October, 9.30 am – 12 pm
Find out what’s new and refresh your knowledge of access arrangements for SATs and 11+ assessments.
Tuesday 14 October, 9.30 am – 12.15 pm
Find out what’s new and refresh your knowledge of access arrangements for GCSE and GCE assessments.
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.
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.
Audience: Professionals modifying resources in school or college for Modified Large Print (MLP) users or braillists (GCSE/GCE level).Editions:
Features:
Pre-requisite:
Fees:
Register: Email [email protected] or register via the VIEW website https://viewweb.org.uk/prepare-for-success-modification-and-production-online-training/
Audience: Professionals and parents wishing to build skills and confidence to support the education of children with vision impairment.
Format:
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 https://viewweb.org.uk/training/vicomplexneeds/
Audience: QTVIs and experienced CAs/LSAs/PSAs/TAs.
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 https://viewweb.org.uk/training/the-effective-teaching-of-literacy-through-braille/.
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 https://viewweb.org.uk/training/partners-in-learning-course/
RNIB has a range of training opportunities and resources to support learning braille.
To register your interest, please email [email protected].
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.
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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.
