Education – Nystagmus Network

The official image of the SEND inquiry - a classroom or meeting room full of empty desks and chairs.

SEND inquiry – please take our survey

Dear Parents and Carers The Education Select Committee is seeking evidence on short term actions to stabilise the SEND system which is currently experiencing increased demand, protracted waiting times … Continue reading SEND inquiry – please take our survey

Nystagmus and the early years

The Nystagmus Network is proud to launch a new guide to nystagmus and the early years. Written for new parents and carers where a baby is newly diagnosed with nystagmus, … Continue reading Nystagmus and the early years

Joint letter calls on health leaders to improve eye care for children and young people with learning disabilities

From the Visionary newsletter: SeeAbility’s Eye Care Champions have led the writing and submission of a letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and Chief Executive … Continue reading Joint letter calls on health leaders to improve eye care for children and young people with learning disabilities

Children in a classroom with their hands up to answer the teacher's question.

Reform for children and young people with SEND

As part of a SEND reform, which the UK government describes as ‘ambitious’, a green paper has been published as part of a consultation on a stronger national system for … Continue reading Reform for children and young people with SEND

a group of children in brightly coloured tops stand together in front of a blackboard with chalked words and numbers on it.

Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CFVI)

Defining specialist skills development and best practice support to promote equity, inclusion and personal agency. Overview of the CFVI The Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment … Continue reading Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CFVI)

Parent Power April

The Nystagmus Network is delighted to be able to offer parents and carers of children and young people with nystagmus the opportunity to attend a further session in our series … Continue reading Parent Power April

More Parent Power coming soon

The Nystagmus Network is delighted to be able to offer parents and carers of children and young people with nystagmus the opportunity to attend our periodic Parent Power webinars. Each … Continue reading More Parent Power coming soon

Parent Power this February

Thanks to a grant from our friends at the Thomas Pocklington Trust, the Nystagmus Network is delighted to be able to offer parents and carers of children and young people with … Continue reading Parent Power this February

What do we see?

In answer to the question ‘What does a visually impaired child see?’ the Thomas Pocklington Trust has produced a new video simulating the 5 most commonly seen forms of vision … Continue reading What do we see?

Parent Power is back!

Thanks to a grant from our friends at the Thomas Pocklington Trust, the Nystagmus Network is delighted to be able to offer parents and carers of children and young people … Continue reading Parent Power is back!