Introduction to the framework
The Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CFVI) has been developed to support children and young people with vision impairment to access an appropriate and equitable education. The framework presents outcomes within 11 teaching areas. It provides a vocabulary to be used by children and young people, their families and professionals in the UK who work with them.
At NCW, learning and success amongst our students is underpinned by the Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment.
Overview of the framework
| Learning Outcome | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Facilitating an Inclusive World | Recognising the role of educators (including specialist practitioners) and parents/carers as facilitators and advocates for children and young people with vision impairment in education and society. |
| 2. Sensory Development | Working with children and young people to maximise use and development of the senses. |
| 3. Communication | Working with children and young people to develop their social communication skills. |
| 4. Literacy | Working with children and young people to develop literacy skills. |
| 5. Habilitation: Orientation and Mobility | Supporting children and young people to be able to move safely through their world as independently as possible. |
| 6. Habilitation: Independent Living Skills | Supporting children and young people to develop the day-to-day skills they need in order to live as independent a life as possible. |
| 7. Accessing Information | Teaching of methods children and young people can use to access, produce and manage information independently. |
| 8. Technology | Providing training and opportunity for children and young people to use technology with as much independence as possible. |
| 9. Health: Social, Emotional, Mental & Physical Wellbeing | Providing targeted teaching and support to facilitate the development of the mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing of children and young people. |
| 10. Social, Sports and Leisure | Supporting children and young people to have opportunities to participate in social, sports and leisure. |
| 11. Preparing for Adulthood | Supporting children and young people to prepare for their lives after compulsory education and make decisions for their future. |
For more information on the Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CFVI), please visit the RNIB website.
