Category: Blog

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Video & blog: Q&A on 16+ transition to 6th form/college

The transition from a familiar school setting to 6th form or college can be daunting, learning to navigate a new setting. Meeting new people and advocating for your needs with new teachers can feel like a roadblock to your education. In this Q&A three of our LOOK Mentors met to chat about their experience.

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Get Exam Ready

Join VI Professionals and LOOK mentors to help your blind and partially sighted kids prepare for exams with confidence.

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LOOK: Peer Mentoring Matters

Experience has shown us that visually impaired young people are best supported by those that have personal experiences of living with a visual impairment. The mentor role can be hugely rewarding – supporting others, while boosting your own self-development and confidence too.

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Mentor of the Month: Daniel!

Meet our October Mentor of the Month, Daniel. Thank you Daniel for your thoughtful, kind and considered approach to mentoring. This month LOOK will take time to share and celebrate your ever growing contribution to LOOK!

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Mentor of the Month: Ussud!

Meet our September Mentor of the Month, Ussud. Thank you Ussud for being a driving force for LOOK, we are hugely grateful to Ussud for his communication, his time and the creative energy he brings to all he does with LOOK.

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