My child with a vision impairment has other complex needs, is there any extra support?
All of your child’s needs will be assessed to help with recommending extra equipment or specialist for use in home and education. Your local authority or education authority must involve you and your child in the assessment and give you the support and information you need to help you make decisions.
Ask your local authority or education authority for information about the special educational needs provision where you live and arrange to visit the schools that may suit your child's needs. This could include special schools outside of your county or borough area, particularly if a written support plan has been created.
Written support plans may include:
England - Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
Northern Ireland – Statement of Special Educational Needs
Scotland – Individualised Education Plan (IEP)
Wales – Individual Development Plan (IDP)
Further information on the education of children with vision impairment and complex needs, can be found on our Education and learning webpages.
RNIB Specialist Advice Service Advisors can give further information on this topic
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