Tag: education

16+ Transition to Further Education

Have you received your GCSE results and are about to take the next step into sixth form or college life?

Join LOOK to discuss the transition from school into sixth form/college with three expert mentors sharing their experiences and top tips.

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LOOK at London Zoo

Have you ever watched the graceful meandering of a giraffe, listened in awe to the loud baritone roar of a lion or watched the playful swoops of the feeding penguins?
At the end of May the LOOK team and friends were invited to an accessible tour of ZSL London Zoo to meet the animals up close and personal.

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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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Education Rights, how to ensure our children get the support they need.

“All roads lead to Education” L Hughes. In this resource the LOOK Parent support group and expert panellists explore Education Rights, what our children are entitled to and best practice for EHCP applications.

Jane, daughter Chole, husband Neil and guide dog Sapphire standing in front of a GuideDogs All Things Equal banner.

“Raising Our Voices – Ensuring We are Heard!”

LOOK Parent Carer Support Officer, Jane Ring, daughter Chloe, husband Neil and Sapphire the buddy dog travelled to London to meet with MPs as part of Guide Dogs #AllThingsEqual campaign.
Photo credit Guide Dogs UK

See My Future, Your Education in YOUR hands, Join us on Zoom at 2pm on 21/05/22, www.look-uk.org with pink and yellow circular and wave shapes around it.

See My Future: Your Education in Your Hands!

Join LOOK to find out more about education health care plans – what’s good about them? What’s rubbish? And how can you create the best EHCP?

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VIDEO: Education, Health and Care Plans for Children with Usher Syndrome

Watch this video from LOOK & Usher Kids UK for more information on Education, health and care plans for children with Usher Syndrome, with Laura Byrne, MSI Consultant Teacher, Sense Specialist Services for Children with Usher Syndrome.

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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.