- Works directly with children and young people who are visually
impaired in schools and nurseries
- Provides on-going support and advice to schools and families
regarding suitable educational approaches for children who are
visually impaired
- Places a strong emphasis on promoting the independence of
children and young people who are visually impaired
- Organises a resource library and adaptation service which is
open to schools, parents and other staff within the children and
young people's service.
Schools normally contact the team directly about children who
are of school age, but any parent / carer of a child who is
visually impaired is welcome to contact the team directly if they
have any queries on 020 8430 4801.
Parents / carers are also welcome to visit the New Tunmarsh
Centre, Tumarsh Lane E13 9NB at the weekly information and advice
shop, which is open every Wednesday from 4.00pm - 5.30pm during
term time.