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The Royal School for the Blind in Liverpool has a tremendous history in the city of Liverpool, however times have changed and the school, which is a non maintained special school and a totally independent charity, now caters for up to 66 children ranging in age from 2 – 19 years with not only visual impairment but who also have significant special educational needs from moderate to profound including multi-sensory impairment, physical or behavioral disabilities.

My friend's son, (and my son's friends' brother) Anthony, has been attending R.S.B. since he was 3 years old and he loves his school. Anthony is registered blind but he also has severe cerebral palsy and global developmental delay. Through the dedication of the excellent teaching staff Anthony has found ways of communicating his needs and fulfilling his true potential.

The school provides its pupils, some of whom are weekly boarders from all over the country, with the skills, knowledge and aptitudes they can use to lead, as far as possible, an independent life within their own homes and community.

Recently the school was determined by OFSTED to be “outstanding in all areas”. Liverpool Royal School for the Blind is an internationally recognised centre of excellence and specialist teachers have come from as far away as Russia to visit the school and learn from the staff how they work with the children. Mr Joe Byrne, head teacher of the school, was awarded the OBE for his contribution to education

Because the school is non-maintained they have to raise their own money to provide the children with any extras such as a wheelchair accessible garden and wheelchair accessible playground. Such specialised multi-sensory play equipment/resources costs a lot of money so anything we can do to help enrich the education and lives of these very special children will be a fantastic achievement.

Thanks everyone 

Jill

 

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