For QTVIs & Specialist Teachers in Training
VIEW is a registered charity and the professional membership association representing the education workforce that supports children and young people with vision impairment (VI) in both mainstream and specialist settings across the United Kingdom.
Our mission is to support specialist educators and other professionals working with children and young people with VI, to deliver the highest possible standard of education by offering professional development, guidance, resources, and a strong professional network.
To support colleagues who often work in small or isolated teams, VIEW is piloting a free in-person networking event for:
- Qualified Teachers of Vision Impairment (QTVIs) and Specialist teachers currently completing the MQ
This pilot event is being run in collaboration with Linden Lodge School who have kindly offered to host it in the school building.
Event Details
- Date: 21 January 2026 at 1:00pm – 4:00pm
- Venue: Linden Lodge School, 61 Princes Way, Wimbledon, SW19 6JB
What to Expect
A relaxed discussion session led by a VIEW Trustee, opportunities to network, share experiences, challenges, and good practice, a chance to influence how VIEW develops future networking events. A short summary of key themes will be published on the VIEW website.
Programme
- 1:00pm Lunch & networking (meal deal from Linden Lodge café – see below)
- 1:30 pm Introduction to VIEW
- 1:45 pm Introductions & Sharing info / queries / good practice / resources information
- 2:30 pm Q&A with an inspirational past pupil from Linden Lodge
- 3:00pm Presentation of New Sim specs (by David Shaw Deputy Head of Linden Lodge School)
- 3:15pm – 4:00pm Plenary and next steps
Refreshments (pre-order)
- Lunch deal (£3.50): Sandwich/panini/baguette & drink & snack
- Snack deal (£1.30): Tea/coffee & snack
Additional items available at standard prices.
Book Your Place
Spaces are limited. Please email linagraham@btinternet.com with the following details: email address, job title and school/LA, and meal deal order.
Please let Lina know if you have access or dietary requirements/allergies we need to be aware of.
You can also contact membership@viewweb.org.uk with any related enquiries.