VIEW’s Annual National Conference is the UK’s leading professional development conference designed for QTVIs and other professionals supporting children and young people with vision impairment, primarily in mainstream settings.
Our conference will bring together leaders and practitioners to share ideas for supporting the education and development of children and young people with vision impairment.
We’re excited to invite you back for two days of learning, collaboration, and professional development!
Please note: Overnight spaces are now sold out. Day spaces are still available and there are plenty of hotels in the area: E.g.: Travelodge: Birmingham Dudley, and Premier Inn, Dudley (Kingswinford).
When?
12th and 13th March 2026
Where
The Earls Suite of the Copthorne Hotel, Merry Hill, Brierley Hill, Dudley, DY5 1UR
Conference programme
Programme overview below. Please note details are subject to change.
Thursday, 12th March
- Equity in Sport for Children with VI – Physical Literacy Development
- SEND Reform/UK Policy Update
- Psychological support for children and young people with VI
- Implementing the CFVI in Daily Practice
- Windows Computer Curriculum for SI/SSI Learners
- Exhibition throughout the day
- VIEW AGM
- Evening Drinks Reception & Buffet
Friday, 13th March
- Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) Keynote
- 7 Interactive Workshop Sessions (run twice):
- Equity in Education – Educational Advocacy
- Exploring Artificial Intelligence in VI Education
- Future Ready: Supporting Transitions
- Producing Accessible Resources (emphasis on graphs)
- Supporting the Emotional World of VI Learners
- Structuring the Environment to Support the Learning and Development in Children with VI & Complex Needs/MSI
- Accessible Maths & Science with Word’s Equation Editor
- Social Development & Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children with VI
- Amanda Harris: “She Will Never…” – Achieving Vision with a Vision Impairment
Plus: Exhibition on Thursday • Networking opportunities • CFVI case study discussions • Updates from the field
How to book
Please fill in the VIEW Conference 2026 online booking form – we appreciate your use of this form, as it helps us process your request more efficiently. However, if you are unable to use the form, please feel free to email us with your requirments at: conference@viewweb.org.uk
Booking online indicates acceptance of our booking terms and conditions which includes the cancellation policy. Please ensure you have read them prior to booking.
Conference rates
Residential bookings include hotel accommodation (bed & breakfast) for the night of Thursday 12 March.
Day delegate bookings do not include accommodation.
*Please note, membership discounts can only be applied if delegates are members at the time of booking and at the time of the event.
- Day delegate non-members: £215
- Day delegate members: £175
- FULLY BOOKED: Accommodation the night before the conference starts – £120 (11th March – limited rooms are available so book asap)