Introduction to our Programmes

"Thank you for a great day, everything about the visit was first class. It was educational, interesting, funny (in places) and thought provoking"

Deafblind UK's Education Programmes are designed to support and complement the National Curriculum through key
stages 1 - 4

• PSHE
• Citzenship
• Communication
• Biology
• History

These subjects are brought to life through the activity-based learning co-ordinated at Deafblind UK's headquarters, the National Centre for Deafblindness in Peterborough.

Above all, Deafblind UK's Education Programmes aim to give students an unforgettable insight into deafblindness, while encouraging a positive attitude and inclusive approach to all disabilities. It also gives them an opportunity to understand people with disabilities whilst recognising and valuing their differences.

Tailor-made Visits

Visits are tailor-made according to each group's needs and interests. We have catered for students of all ages and abilities, from reception year through to 'A' Level students, including those with learning difficulties and/or challenging behaviour.

At the beginning of each visit, an introductory talk by a member of Deafblind UK staff ensures that students gain a solid understanding of deafblindness and how this unique disability can affect a person's experience of the world.

The National Centre for Deafblindness provides the perfect learning environment for students to experience deafblindness through a broad range of activities.

For those teachers who are unable to bring groups of students to the National Centre for Deafblindness but would love to teach their pupils about deafblindness then please download Deafblind UK's Teaching Notes and Activity Sheets.

Alternatively please click on the links below to find out more about each individual programme that the centre has to offer:

Getting Around

Talking to a Deafblind Person

Reading Braille

Reading Moon

In the Kitchen

Feeling Art

Heritage Exhibition

The schoolchildren and students of today are the people who will form and help to influence the attitudes of tomorrow. By increasing their awareness of disability issues at a young age, our Education Programmes aim to pave the way for a brighter, more accessible future for disabled people everywhere. We charge a minimum fee of £150 for a maximum group of 20 students and £5 for every student thereafter.

For more information about Deafblind UK's unique and innovative Education Programmes, contact a member of the education team by email: education@deafblind.org.ukor telephone (01733) 358100.