Following the very successful development and launch, in March 2022, of the UKs first Curriculum Framework for children, young people with vision impairment (CFVI) we are delighted to be entering phase 2, of a three-year implementation phase.
The initial funding for the Development Phase (September 2020 – August 2022) has enabled RNIB in partnership with the Vision Impairment Centre for Teaching and Research (VICTAR) at University of Birmingham, the professional association of the Vision Impairment Education Workforce (VIEW), and Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) to develop the Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CFVI) and accompanying resource hub, but this is only the beginning of the work. This resource will have a huge positive impact on the lives of children with a vision impairment across the UK and we need, therefore, to continue the work and ensure sector UK wide implementation.
The embedding of the CFVI within the UK sector and official guidance will provide a formalised sector-agreed best-practice curriculum framework which identifies and secures the needs of CYP with VI and provision to meet them, allowing parents to easily identify the support their children need and ensuring CYP can celebrate the progress of their skills, and recognise the unique abilities that equip them for their future.
Phase 2, funded by Wilson and Olegario Philanthropy, will build on phase 1, allowing us to further develop and embed the framework and accompanying resource hub in the sector whilst evaluating its effectiveness with professionals across the UK. We will draw on the expertise of the sector through extensive consultation on the use of the framework in practice ensuring that it is effective across all 4 nations in improving clarity and consistency of provision for children and young people. We will also look to identify barriers to implementation and will collate case studies to highlight effective practice across the UK.
There are four core areas of focus for phase 2 of the CFVI Project:
- Specialist Training: The CFVI and associated resources are embedded within education practice across the 4 UK nations, maximising its use across the sector through specialist training programmes collaborative working and awareness raising activity.
- Policy & Influencing: Suitable levels of recognition and influence are achieved across the 4 nations, into the relevant education policy procedures, best practice guidance or networks.
- Evaluation: The CFVI is evaluated, post implementation, assessing the use of, and understanding the effectiveness of the CFVI on practice across the UK including the updating and enhancement of the CFVI as required.
- Specialist Resource Sharing & Development: A wide range of resources and strategies within all CFVI outcome areas are improved, developed and promoted, ensuring easy, efficient and effective sharing across the UK.
Watch our latest Update Event!
RNIB recently hosted a CFVI Update event, which provides more detail on this new current phase. If you were unable to attend this latest event, it is now available to view at www.rnib.org.uk/cfvi, along with the CFVI and associated resources.
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