The Government recently published the SEND Reform White Paper, which proposes wide-ranging changes to the future of education for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
While some of the proposals bring opportunities for positive change, many parents, carers and professionals across England have raised important concerns about what these reforms could mean in practice, especially for children with vision impairment (VI).
This is a crucial moment. There is still time to respond to the consultation and ensure your voice is heard.
What We’ll Cover
We’re bringing together parents and experts to help you make sense of it all.
Join Laura Hughes, CEO of MoorVision and parent to a now grown-up VI young person, for a clear, accessible breakdown of the SEND White Paper. Laura will guide you through:
- What the proposed changes mean for VI children and young people
- Key concerns being raised by families and professionals
- How you can respond to the consultation
- Practical ways to contact your MP and share your views
- Answers to frequently asked questions from parents
The session includes plenty of time for a Q&A, so please be sure to include your questions in the registration to be addressed by our speakers.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday 7th May
- Time: 8:00pm
- Location: Online (joining details provided after registration)
- Cost: Free
This session is about helping you feel informed, confident, and empowered at a time of change. Whether you’re just hearing about the White Paper or already have concerns, this is a space to understand what’s happening and what you can do next.
After the event, we will share detailed resources as well as a recording of the panel talk to listen back to and help you every step of the way.
You’ll need to register for the session before 11 am on the day of the event. This deadline is in place to help safeguard our online events. If you miss this deadline, please contact info@look-uk.org on the understanding that we cannot guarantee your participation.
Please note that there’s limited capacity for live attendees. When registering, let us know if you’d like to join the live event or simply receive the resources afterwards.
Don’t miss this chance to gain expert advice, ask questions, and connect with other parents and carers! Sign up today!
This session will be recorded and published on podcasting platforms, so if you contribute during the session, you consent to appear in the recording.
Meet the Event Facilitator
Elin Williams – LOOK Events Manager
I am the Events Manager at LOOK; I began as a volunteer mentor sharing my lived experience of VI with others. I am registered blind due to a condition called Lebers Congenital Amaurosis and Nystagmus. I’m a Braille and screen reader user and have just light perception now.
I grew up with sighted parents, siblings and wider family, but now at home, I live with my husband, who is also blind, my guide dog and our chaotic cat.
Meet the Guest Speakers
Laura Hughes, Moorvision CEO
Laura Hughes is the CEO of MoorVision, a charity providing activities, information, advice, support and advocacy to families of children and young people aged 0-29 with vision impairment across Devon and Cornwall. Laura is also the parent of a young adult with vision impairment.
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