Anglesey VI Education Service - (Isle of Anglesey/Gwynedd Additional Learning Needs Service) Children, young people and education

Anglesey/Gwynedd local authorities provide Additional Learning Needs support and have teachers who are qualified to teach visually impaired children.

Bridgend VI Education Service - (Bridgend CBC Education Department) Children, young people and education

Bridgend CBC provides Additional Learning Needs Support and has teachers who are qualified to teach visually impaired children.

Cardiff VI Education Service - (Cardiff Council Education Department) Children, young people and education

Cardiff Council provides Additional Learning Needs support and has teachers who are qualified to teach visually impaired children.

Carmarthenshire VI Education Service - (Carmarthenshire Education Department) Children, young people and education

Carmarthenshire Council provides Additional Learning Needs support and has teachers who are qualified to teach visually impaired children.

Ceredigion VI Education Service - (Ceredigion Education Department) Children, young people and education

Ceredigion Council provides Additional Learning Needs support and has teachers who are qualified to teach visually impaired children.

Gwynedd VI Education Service - (Isle of Anglesey/Gwynedd Additional Learning Needs Service) Children, young people and education

Anglesey/Gwynedd local authorities provide Additional Learning Needs support and have teachers who are qualified to teach visually impaired children.

Maggie's Club - (UCAN Productions) Sports, arts, leisure and holidays

Aimed at individuals with sight impairments and additional learning needs and founded in honour of UCAN Board Member, Dr Margaret Woodhouse OBE, known to everyone as Maggie. This once a month event is full of fun, drama, games, sound workshops and arts and crafts. 2:30pm-3:30pm at School of Optometry and Vision Science, Cardiff University, Maindy Rd, Cardiff. For more information and to book a place please contact Enireth.

Merthyr Tydfil VI Education Service - (Merthyr Tydfil Education Department) Children, young people and education

Merthyr Tydfil Council provides Additional Learning Needs support and has teachers who are qualified to teach visually impaired children.

Money Advice Service for disabled people - (Money Advice Service) Advice

An online resource dedicated to supporting people who become ill or disabled. The site offers a range of practical tips and free impartial advice to help people better understand their money matters when faced with a life-changing event such as a long-term health condition or disability.

NPT VI Education Service - (Neath Port Talbot Education Department) Children, young people and education

NPT Council provides Additional Learning Needs support has teachers who are qualified to teach visually impaired children.

Pembrokeshire VI Education Service - (Pembrokeshire Education Service) Children, young people and education

Pembrokeshire Council provides Additional Learning Needs support and has teachers who are qualified to teach visually impaired children.

Powys VI Education Service - (Powys Education Department) Children, young people and education

Powys Council provides Additional Learning Needs support and has teachers who are qualified to teach visually impaired children.

RCT VI Education Service - (Rhondda Cynon Taf Education Department) Children, young people and education

RCT Council provides Additional Learning Needs support and has teachers who are qualified to teach visually impaired children.

Swansea VI Education Service - (Swansea Council Education Department) Children, young people and education

Swansea Council provides Additional Learning Needs support and has teachers who are qualified to teach visually impaired children.

Vale of Glamorgan VI Education Service - (Vale of Glamorgan Education Department) Children, young people and education

Vale of Glamorgan Council provides Additional Learning Needs support and has teachers who are qualified to teach visually impaired children.

Education Provision for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment in Wales Report - [Library Type]

With the implementation of the 2018 Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (ALNET) Act and Code underway, RNIB was prompted to request information on the structure, organisation and funding of the 22 Local Authority Vision Impairment Services, their current caseloads, habilitation services, and understanding of the new Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CFVI). This is to examine to what extent children and young people with vision impairment in Wales are currently receiving the level and type of support they need to develop their independence, access education and realise their potential.