The information below may be appropriate for primary and/or secondary pupils according to age, stage and individual needs.
Websites
Self-help resources
- Information on colour deficiency
- Visual development checklist
Training
- Training on general classroom management for children with visual impairments contact your specialist advisory teacher to book a training for your school staff senss@oxfordshire.gov.uk
- How to make your teaching accessible for those with visual impairments
- Vision impairment – psychological factors. Find out more on Oxfordshire Hospital Schools website
- Whole School SEND training for visual impairment
Specialist support in school
Initial referral should come from Oxford Eye Hospital through referral from the child’s GP or high street optician.
The SENSS vision impairment (VI) team
The SENSS vision impairment (VI) team is a countywide Special Educational Needs (SEN) teaching and advisory support service.