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Dear Colleague Re: Support for learning in further education: A day for Learning Support Assistants working with students with sight loss - 26 October 2005 This event provides an important professional development opportunity for all practitioners in the further education sector who support learners who are blind or partially sighted. It centres on improving delegates' knowledge and understanding of the skills required to provide an inclusive learning environment. We will look at ways in which to improve curriculum access. Delegates may also benefit from sharing ideas and experiences. Aims 1. To develop an understanding of different types of visual impairment and their implications for learning and development. 2. To consider the roles and responsibilities of learning support assistants. 3. Explore the various ways in which learners who are blind or partially sighted can access information and the curriculum. Course presenter Seema Flower, RNIB PCET Officer, London and South East Who should attend? Learning Support Assistants, Support Workers, paid and voluntary helpers in post compulsory education who are directly involved in supporting learners with a sight loss. Student Services staff. Cost: £150 per person including lunch and refreshments Venue: RNIB, 105 Judd Street, London, WC1H 9NE Comments from previous delegates "I found the day extremely useful. Made me think about my own practice and how my organisation can improve the services already set in place." "Very comprehensive with lots of valuable information. I feel inspired!" "Good, Clear and firm answers to all the questions." This course can be customised to suit your organisation, service or agency. If you would like to talk about training specifically designed to meet your needs, please contact us to discuss your requirements. If your contact details are incorrect or you no longer wish to receive information about courses that the RNIB provide please let us know. I hope that you will find this course of interest to you. For further information and a booking form please contact: Alice Mussen Course Co-ordinator London and South East RNIB 105 Judd Street London WC1H 9NE Tel: 020 7391 2245 Fax: 020 7391 2195 For further information on courses go to: www.rnib.org.uk/training "Work Matters to blind and partially sighted people. The RNIB Work Matters campaign is urging government, service providers and employers to recognise and harness the abilities of people with sight loss. To support this campaign, visit our website and sign our charter on www.rnib.org.uk/workmatters." -- DISCLAIMER: NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is confidential and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient you should not use, disclose, distribute or copy any of the content of it or of any attachment; you are requested to notify the sender immediately of your receipt of the email and then to delete it and any attachments from your system. RNIB endeavours to ensure that emails and any attachments generated by its staff are free from viruses or other contaminants. However, it cannot accept any responsibility for any such which are transmitted. We therefore recommend you scan all attachments. Please note that the statements and views expressed in this email and any attachments are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of RNIB. RNIB Registered Charity Number: 226227 Website: http://www.rnib.org.uk