Charlotte on BBC Hereford & Worcester
CEO of LOOK, Charlotte Carson, has been interviewed on BBC Radio talking about LOOK and our #TeamLOOK marathon runners. Charlotte is an enthusiastic advocate for VI young people.
Category: Resources
Book a place on our VI Parenting Q&A: 5th April
Join our free, online Q&A session on 5th April. Hear from our fantastic group of parents with VI needs about their experience, and ask any questions.
Join us at the next Parent Support Group: 28th March
On Tuesday 28th March we are having a chat session to give our amazing parent/carer community a chance to come together and express what is important to you.
Parent Support Group
Our free, fortnightly peer-led Parent Support Group is a safe place to meet others and talk about the issues our visually impaired children face and share solutions that others in the community have found. The group is organised by Jane Ring, Parent Support Officer at LOOK.
A message to all the Super Mums with VI children
A personal message to the league of Super Mums – mothers of visually impaired children – from a Super Mum herself, our very own Jane Ring, Parent Support Officer at LOOK.
Mentor team in London
Our lovely LOOK Mentor team, who are based in different locations around the country, met together in London this week, for in-person working and planning.
Birmingham law firm supports LOOK
Our CEO, Charlotte Carson, visited the Birmingham office of Pinsent Masons this week to speak to the team. The Birmingham office is supporting LOOK for the next two years.
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.
Top Tips on essay writing and researching for your University degree
Aged 16+ with University or college in your sights? Will your chosen course feature essay writing and researching? If so, then this is the resource you’ve been waiting for!
Getting the right support when you transition to further education or sixth form.
Mentor Al shares with us his education journey and how the support he recieved evolved as his education needs changed between primary to college education.
Advocating for your needs when you transition to Further Education.
Advocating for your access needs can be challenging but ensuring you have support in place before you start Sixth Form or College can be a real game changer. LOOK Mentor Aliza shares her advice for getting the right support.
Confidence and Student life with a Visual Impairment.
In this blog, LOOK mentor Emilia reflects on her time at Uni and shares how her confidence has given her the opportunity to help others in a similar situation.
Welcome to our See My Skills: Writing the perfect CV and honing your interview skills resource page.
Writing the perfect CV and honing your interview skills resource page shares tangible insights into building a marketable CV and provides practical tips for interview skills.
Our panel discusses a wide range of challenges that visually impaired young people face when looking for a job.
Looking after your eye health this Summer – Sunglasses; Tints and Shades.
The UV rays of the sun don’t just damage your skin. They can damage your eyes as well. In the long term, if your eyes are exposed to too much sunlight, it can lead to cataracts and other eye diseases. George from sight loss charity Cam Sight shares her advice on keeping your eyes safe in the sun.
Welcome to our See My Skills: Organising Work Experience, Volunteering and Careers Advice.
Organising Work Experience, Volunteering and Careers Advice resource page shares advice on where to find work experience from employment experts. Our panel reflects on their own experiences discussing self-advocacy skills and building confidence.
