Here you will find information to help anyone - from VI teachers to dinner ladies - working with students who have nystagmus. Remember that nystagmus does not stop at the classroom door. It affects every aspect of school life from assemblies and sport to meal-times and making friends in the playground.

1. NN publications
2. Links to general resources for working with visually impaired students

NN Publications

	Yellow Card A concise two sides A4 guide listing the main points to consider when teaching a student who has nystagmus. Download PDF (31Kb)			Teachers' Information Pack This 40 page information pack covers starting school with nystagmus, the null point and mobility, tips from children who know and ways to help both inside and outside the classroom. Order Online
	Northwick Bear School Story Download PDF (565Kb) "Northwick Zeroes In" helps teachers understand some of the challenges faced by children with nystagmus. This Northwick Bear story explains how numbers can jump around on the page and Northwick's dilemma about his height.

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Northwick is a very special teddy bear. He lives with a boy called Frank and his family. Both Northwick and Frank have nystagmus. You can find out more about Northwick, download stories and see pictures at http://www.northwickbear.com/.

In addition to the above story card, NN has published a book and audio CD “Tales of Northwick” which is available in our online shop. A new Northwick story appears in every issue of our “Focus” newsletter which we send to members four times a year.

“Keep going with Northwick. It’s so good even 60 year olds read it,” – Susan, Stoke on Trent.

Links to general resources

1. 2001 Special Educational Needs Code of Practice ISBN: 1 84185 5294 (for a free copy phone 0845 60 222 60) www.teachernet.gov.uk/docbank/index.cfm?id=3724.
2. Code of Practice for Schools - Disability Discrimination Act 1995: Part 4 (for a free copy phone 08457 622 633) www.nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/node/84546.
3. Education: How do I make a claim? A guide to taking a Part 4 Schools DDA case. EDU20. Disability Rights Commission www.equalityhumanrights.com/advice-and-guidance/your-rights/disability/disability-in-education/disabled-students-and-learners-in-post-16-education.
4. Wright, J. Ruebain, D (2002) Taking Action. The Questions Publishing Company - an essential guide to SEN Law for Teachers, Parents, Advocates and Advice Workers (available on the Amazon website).
5. National Blind Children's Society's (NBCS) Vision Friendly Schools book which sets out in way key points to consider in a learning environment to meet a VI learner's needs. Contact NBCS on 0127 876 4770 for details or see www.nbcs.org.uk.