Education for young people
If you’re the parent of a child with vision impairments or a blind or partially sighted young person we have information and resources on education and learning to support you at every level.
In this section
Young people
We’ve co-designed these pages with young people across the UK, to share your stories, and experiences and bring you the information that you need to know.
Exams and study skills
A list of study techniques and exam study skills, as well as how to access the support you may need.
Finding a Careers Advisor
Information and advice for blind and partially sighted people for finding a careers advisor.
Funding at college
Information on the different types of funding available to blind and partially sighted young people for college.
Applying to residential or specialist colleges
Information on applying for a place at a specialist or residential college and funding in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales.
Choosing a college
Information to help you choose the right college for you be it mainstream or independent specialist
Starting college
If you're a young person thinking about going to college, we have a range of resources and information about how to choose the right college for you, information about financial support, studying advice and more.
Apprenticeships
Information for blind and partially sighted people on Apprenticeships.
Starting university
Information on making the most of university life for young blind and partially sighted people