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 The
Visual Impairment Team supports babies, pupils and students, from
birth to 19 years old, who have a visual impairment which cannot be
corrected by glasses and which may have an impact on the child's
development and/or learning.
Our friendly team consists of specialist teachers with
additional qualifications in visual impairment, a qualified
mobility officer with specialist training for working with children
and young people, experienced teaching assistants and a technical
support worker.
If your child has a suspected or diagnosed visual impairment or
you have concerns regarding your child's visual functioning, please
read the criteria for involvement document at the top of the
right-hand column to see if we can help. We have an open
referral policy and will accept requests for involvement from
parents/carers, medical professionals, professionals within
Children's Services, nurseries and schools. A Request for
Involvement form and accompanying guidance notes can be downloaded
at the top of the right hand column.
On receipt of a request for involvement, a qualified teacher of
the visually impaired will respond within 15 working days. A
period of assessment will follow culminating in a written report
giving recommendations and a proposed level of involvement from the
Team.
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