Children with vision impairments

Service Aims

The VI Service aims to ensure equal access to education for pupils with a vision impairment and endeavours to equip young people with strategies, skills and knowledge that promote independence in learning and life.

Working in Partnership

The Vision Impairment Service works in partnership with families and schools offering support, advice and information regarding vision loss. We liaise with professionals such as Orthoptists, Ophthalmologists, Integrated Services for Children with Additional Needs (ISCAN), Pupil Support Services, Portage, Educational Psychologists and other agencies*.

*with permission, in line with GDPR guidelines.

Tameside Vision Impairment Service
Ryecroft Hall
Manchester Road
Audenshaw
M34 5ZJ

Phone: 0161 342 3029
Email: sensory.supportservice@tameside.gov.uk

www.tameside.gov.uk

VI Offer

https://www.tameside.gov.uk/TamesideMBC/media/Children/VI-Local-Offer-2021.docx

VI Leaflet

https://www.tameside.gov.uk/TamesideMBC/media/Children/VI-service-leaflet-(2).pdf

Noticeboard

Parent Support Group
Web : https://www.look-uk.org/look-parent-support-group/
Email : info@look-uk.org

Henshaws & VICTA Manchester VI Early Years Sessions
“…perfect opportunity for parents of vision impaired children in the 0-4 age range to come together and meet people and children with similar circumstances.” Held twice monthly during term time
Where: Martenscroft Children’s Centre: 33 Epping Street Hulme, Manchester M15 6PA
When: 19th of May, 16th of June, 30th of June, 7th of July and 21st of July
Time: 1pm-2.30pm
Cost: FREE
For more information contact cmellor@victa.org.uk or Alice.Osborne@henshaws.org.uk
Or visit: www.victaparents.org.uk/victa-henshaws-early-years