Category: School, Uni & Adult Learning

Students sat on some steps looking at a book together.

Resource: 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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Christmas Connection through Sight Loss and Sound

It was a privilege and joy to welcome blind singers from the Ukraine to the Guide Dogs UK National Centre in Leamington Spa during their visit to the UK, funded by Sarah’s Trust, the charity of The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson and sight loss charities Thomas Pocklington Trust and the RNIB.

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See My Skills: How to Land Your Dream Job, Resources, 16 separate images with headshots of the See My Skills speakers, the LOOK and Vision Foundation logo at the bottom right

See My Skills: How to Land Your Dream Job! Resources

In March 2022 LOOK UK and Vision Foundation co-hosted a landmark conference for visually impaired 16-24 year olds. The aim of this ambitious online event was to give practical solutions to the barriers and challenges that exist for young people seeking employment.

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Image of 5 paper dolls holding hands, two of the paper dolls are in a wheelchair. The top of the page is covered in multi coloured pencils..

Just Like Us – School Diversity Week

In recognition of School Diversity Week, we shine a light on how inclusive mainstream schools are for the VI community. LOOK mentors and mentees share their experiences of the education system, the support they received and where they feel schools fall short.

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