Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment: Phase 2

Phase two of the Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment project (2022-2025) consists of four outcomes:

  1. Specialist Training and Awareness (led by RNIB and VIEW)
  2. Policy and Influencing (led by VICTAR and Thomas Pocklington Trust)
  3. Evaluation and Revision (led by VICTAR and RNIB)
  4. Resource Sharing and Development (led by RNIB and VIEW) 

Outcome 2: Policy and Influencing

The three key purposes to outcome 2 can be summarised as:

  • To further develop policy work, to include building partnerships at national and local level with sector organisations and schools/ services as well as government.
  • To contribute to a culture shift within the sector on good practice provision and collaboration for the improvement of outcomes in education for children with a vision impairment
  • To lobby for the inclusion of the CFVI within official guidance across 4 nations, as well as in the relevant education policy procedures, best practice guidance and networks working towards the longer-term objective of 'achieving statutory status'.

We are working with other key organisations in the vision impairment sector, including Thomas Pocklington Trust (co-lead), RNIB and Guide Dogs. Together we have published policy statements for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Outcome 3: Evaluation and Revision

Outcome 3 is broken further into four separate strands of work. 

Strand 1: Evaluation of the implementation of the CFVI amongst key stakeholders (Oct 2022-Aug 2025)

We will consult with service providers across the UK to improve understanding of whether they are using the CFVI, how they are using it, and any enablers and barriers which impact upon this. The findings of this evaluation will feed into future training and resources, engagement with policy makers and revisions to the framework. 

Strand 2: Case studies to investigate the experiences and outcomes of providers as they implement the CFVI

Building upon our UK-wide survey, we will conduct an in-depth investigation of 20 service providers. We will work alongside various representatives within these organisations to collect evidence of good practice which can be shared across the vision impairment education sector. 

Strand 3: Version 2.0 of CFVI (Sept 2024 – Aug 2025)

Drawing upon feedback received from the UK-wide survey and the case studies, as well as wider consultation amongst other stakeholders such as parents, children and young people and non-specialist educators, we will produce a revised version of the CFVI. 

Strand 4: CFVI for children and young people (Sept 2024 – Aug 2025)

Working alongside a group of young person representatives, we will develop a version of the CFVI which is targeted at children and young people. We will work with our young person representatives to determine the format and style of presentation.