SEaTSS SUpport students who have a range of Visual Impairment, including students who have no functional vision.
The Service has QTVI staff and a Sensory HTLA to support
We use technology to support many students and we have our own in house IT assessment service
SEaTSS can support students with this condition.
To refer to SEATSS please use this link:
https://eforms.redbridge.gov.uk/single-point-of-access-referral-form-for-education-support/
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The most common types of VI are
Further information can be obtained from http://www.kent.gov.uk/adult_social_services/your_social_services/services_and_support/sensory_disabilities/deafblind_information/types_of_visual_impairment.aspx
http://www.rnib.org.uk/professionals/education/support/exams/Pages/access_to_exams.aspx
Has specific advice relating to tests and examinations
Whatever your level of sight loss, learning your way around the keyboard and learning to touch type are important skills. At the most basic level these skills allow you to increase the speed at which you can prepare documents and input information into a computer. For many tasks, using a keyboard can often be faster than using a mouse.
The RNIB offer specifc advice relating to;
You can also order copies of the 'Count me in' DVD promoting good practice in the inclusion of blind and partially sighted children and young people, and the associated 'Hear me out' audio CD ROM from
http://www.rnib.org.uk/PROFESSIONALS/EDUCATION/SUPPORT/RESOURCES/Pages/resources_for_professionals.aspx
The RNIB has a wealth of information. They have advice pages relating to specific curriculum subjects.
http://www.rnib.org.uk/professionals/education/support/guidance/schoolage/Pages/national_curriculum_subjects.aspx
https://habilitationviuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Think_Right_Feel_Good.pdf
SEaTSS have a Tech Team who can assess, support and train staff and families
Please contact SEaTSS if you would like this support - email: seatss@redbridge.gov.uk
We have a range of factsheets and videos- please check out our You Tube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYvQ3ULh0WWJAYVzcV7xZoQ/playlists
Ability Net also have great information prepared in one space-https://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/?Category=Vision
The Royal Society of Blind Children (RSBC) www.rsbc.org.uk organize social events for blind children. They can also help parents with DLA.
Living Well with Sight Loss Parent Pathways course