Supporting Independence Archives – LOOK – Supporting Visually Impaired Young People to Thrive

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Resource: Becoming a Visually Impaired Teacher

Thinking about a career in teaching? Six visually impaired teachers share what it’s really like in the classroom — from finding the right training route

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Beyond the Sidelines: Helping Your VI Child Join In With Sport

Join our free online event in partnership with British Blind Sport on Wed 14th October to learn how to support your visually impaired child in

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Travelling Abroad with a Visual Impairment

resource My honest tips for your next holiday Are you thinking about going on holiday this year? Check out Mentor Priscilla’s guide to travelling If

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Look families go behind the scenes with Charlton Athletic

Look families went behind the scenes at Charlton Athletic for a stadium tour and an audio-described match — here’s how their weekend went.

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Meet Our Mentors: A Weekend at Jamie’s Farm

Four of our incredible LOOK mentors recently headed to Jamie’s Farm in Hereford for a weekend of training, team building, and preparation ahead of our

Media Mob Unfiltered — The LOOK Podcast

The LOOK podcast. Real conversations, no filter.

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AI, Accessibility, Safety and Independence: Supporting Your VI Child Online.

As Artificial Intelligence becomes a bigger part of everyday life, join LOOK as we explore how AI can become a powerful tool for your child’s

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Building Skills, Confidence and Connection: LOOK Mentor Training Weekend

Earlier this month, 23 young people joined us in Wolverhampton for our LOOK Mentor Training Weekend. A two-day programme designed to welcome and equip new

A group photos of the 2025 Jamie's Farm residential team, standing in a field as the sun starts to set, everyone is smiling with guide dogs walking around the groups feet. The young people are all wearing warm winter coats, hi-vis jackets and holding their canes.

A Week of New Experiences, New Friendships, and Growing Confidence

This autumn, we packed our bags and headed to the rolling countryside near Bath for five days at Jamie’s Farm. A group of blind and

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Come and Join Us at Jamie’s Farm!

Are you 13–17 and visually impaired?
Imagine a week full of laughter, friendship, and real farm adventures.

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LOOK Media Mob: Creating Content That Matters

The Media Mob is a creative content collective led by nine LOOK mentors, shaping our social media and telling stories that amplify young voices. From

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How Mentoring Changed my Life in More Ways Than One

LOOK mentor and Communications Assistant Intern Cait shares the challenges of sight loss and how the LOOK mentoring programme gave her confidence, support and a