School, College & University

Resource: Exam Provision

We know as parent carers that our children can miss out on the opportunities their sighted peers get to help prepare for exams. There is

Home or Away?

We asked some of our mentors what they thought about moving out vs living at home for university.

A school examination room with pupils in uniform sitting at desks in rows. Photo from Thomas Pocklington Trust website.

Resource of the Week: Top tips on dealing with exam stress

So, this is it – exam time! You might be feeling prepared and ready to go, or stressed and anxious and wanting it all to

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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

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Top Tips on essay writing and researching for your University degree

Aged 16+ with University or college in your sights? Will your chosen course feature essay writing and researching? If so, then this is the resource

16+ transition to further education, Education Support, image of students sat at tables with a lecturer talking at the front of the class room.

Getting the right support when you transition to further education or sixth form.

Mentor Al shares with us his education journey and how the support he recieved evolved as his education needs changed between primary to college education.

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Advocating for your needs when you transition to Further Education.

Advocating for your access needs can be challenging but ensuring you have support in place before you start Sixth Form or College can be a

Confidence and Student life with a Visual Impairment.

In this blog, LOOK mentor Emilia reflects on her time at Uni and shares how her confidence has given her the opportunity to help others

A foot in the door with disability Placement Schemes. With Steph Cutler, Elin Williams and Kevin Satizabal. Images of the 3 hosts below the text

Welcome to our See My Skills: A Foot in the Door with Disability Placement Schemes resource page.

A Foot in the Door with Disability Placement Schemes resource page talks to young professionals about their personal experiences of Disability Placement schemes and how

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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

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Revision Q&A and Exam Top Tips

As many of our young people are approaching the GSCE and A-Level exam period, we share our Q&A with top tips for revision.

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BLOG: Making friends and trying new things at University #UniInSight

In this blog, Olivia talks about making friends and trying new things at University.

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BLOG: What it’s like starting Uni as a visually impaired student #UniInSight

In this blog, LOOK mentor Megan reflects on her time at Uni and shares what she wishes she had known back then! #UniInSight

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BLOG: What does confidence mean? #UniInSight

As part of the #UniInSight campaign with LOOK, Thomas Pocklington Trust and DeafblindUK, LOOK mentor Maymunah talks about how her VI has helped her to

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RESOURCE: What to say and do when you meet a visually impaired person #UniInSight

Don’t know what to do when you meet someone with a VI. Firstly, don’t panic! Secondly, watch this video – our mentors’ friends have some

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RESOURCE: Emily’s Top Tips for Socialising, LOOKing Good and Dating as a VI student #UniInSight

Starting Uni and wondering how on earth you’re going to meet people? In this video, Emily gives her top tips on how to go about

Elin and guide dog Jazzy with a course tutor at graduation both in colours and gown.

Lost in Transition – A first-hand account of moving through education into employment as a VI young person.

Elin Williams, Volunteer Development Coordinator at LOOK UK, reflects upon her participation in the VICTAR Longitudinal Study and her own experience of transitions.