The Latest from Look

Zarie sits on a beautiful white horse with tassled bridle. Zarie wears a riding hat and white t-shirt. Mum is on the right on brown and cream horse. Both looking at the camera, with blue sky overhead and a dusty floor underfoot.

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Zarie’s Story

At the age of 10 months, Zarie was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour, resulting in her sight loss. Read on to hear her story.

16th September 2020

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The Student’s Handbook

Due to start Uni this September? Don’t go anywhere without reading our Survival Guide first!

10th September 2020

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WATCH: The Virtual LookFest Open Mic!

Missed the best event of 2020?! Fear not, you can now watch the Look Open Mic from the comfort of your own sofa…

7th September 2020

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RESOURCE: Back to Uni Q&A for Visually Impaired Students. In collaboration with Thomas Pocklington Trust.

Watch this Q&A in which we offer advice and support for all students heading to University this September. A downloadable document is also available.

6th September 2020

Mentor of the Month

We are delighted to introduce our Mentor of the Month, Natalie Curran!

4th September 2020

Goodbye, Chris!

A fond farewell to Look Mentoring Project Officer, Chris.

1st September 2020

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From Prodigies to Pros: The Look UK Virtual Open Mic Review by Matthew Johnson

Missed the show? Look reviewer Matt Johnson gives a blow-by-blow account of Lockdown’s Best Night In.

16th August 2020

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FREE Parents’ Braille Club – Online Beginners Course Starts: 17th September, 2020 Fully Booked

Support your visually impaired child by mastering Braille!

16th August 2020

#LookOpenMic

Thank you for the music!

5th August 2020

Mentor of the Month: Nathan Tree

Join us on the last Monday of each month to celebrate our #MentorOfTheMonth! First up, meet Nathan.

27th July 2020

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Self-Catering Holiday Flat in Scarborough

Book the Look holiday flat in Scarborough for a fab break in this pretty seaside town.

14th July 2020

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Podcast: Looking Fresh! Tips for shaving and looking good for Visually Impaired guys.

As part of Mens Health Week 2020, Chris caught up with Look’s mentors for a chat about male grooming…

1st July 2020

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Recorded Resource: Professionals Webinar: VI literacy – Supporting learning at home

If you work with with visually impaired children and young people, listen to this webinar about supporting the teaching of literacy at home.

25th June 2020

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Recorded Resource: Supporting Your Visually Impaired Child with Reading and Literacy

Listen to our brilliant expert-led webinar about supporting child literacy and reading at home.

19th June 2020

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Podcast + Resource: Primary to Secondary – Supporting families through transition (Professionals event)

Do you work with Visually Impaired children, young people and their families?

If so, this podcast and resource document is exclusively for you.

16th June 2020