Braille and tactile skills

This course covers understanding how the Braille code works, becoming familiar with basic terminology and what it means, and learning to read braille with your fingers (tracking.) It also offers an opportunity to spend quality time with people who have visual impairments, or who are interested in them. It does not matter if you have any experience with Braille or not as the learning is tailored to your needs and it is delivered on a 1:1 basis where learners work with the tutor at their own pace; however, there is a sharing focus as well as independent study, and group activities.

Braille and tactile skills (SUPL91ABR)

On:

Monday
from 1pm to 3pm

For 11 weeks.

Starts

22 September 2025

Ends

08 December 2025

Where:

Brockley Rise Centre
Brockley Rise
Crofton Park
Se23 1pr

Cost

£75 (full)

£37.50 (reduced)

£0 (concession)

Enrol now

You can enrol by phone on 020 8314 6959 or 020 8314 7775 Monday to Friday, 10am–3pm. More ways to enrol

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What prior knowledge, experience and qualifications will I need?
Good Basic Literacy and Numeracy. Effective sense of touch in finger tips. Enrolment on the course is through interview with the Supported Learning Curriculum Leader. Please book an appointment.There will be a pre-course assessment.

Learning Goals:
To be able to explain Braille terminology including cells and tracking. To identify coping skills with sight loss. To participate on a weekly basis in sharing and listening to insights about news and views that effect the visually impaired. Work towards a personal goal set in a discussion with the tutor.

What teaching methods will the tutor use?
Within this small supportive class, your tutor may use the following teaching methods that will be inclusive for all abilities and levels, so that all learners make good progress towards their goals: demonstrations, discussions, 1:1 support and practical group activities.

What assessment methods will the tutor use?
Assessment may include: informal question and answer, feedback, self-assessment, quizzes, games, portfolios and case studies.

Will extra work be required outside the class times?
It will be beneficial for you to practise what you have learnt in class in your everyday life and you may be asked by your tutor to complete something specific to enhance your new skills and improve your confidence.

What materials will I need for the course and how much will they cost?
You will need to buy 'Fingerprint'' which is a set of Braille reading and writing books. The set costs £40.00 and can be purchased from the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). R.N.I.B.

What do I need to bring to the first class?
Your finger print reading books, a drink and snack.

Options when finished
Progress to a higher level of Braille.

Additional information
We expect a commitment to attend well. This is beneficial to making progress. If you have problems in class with your work or with other learners please speak to your tutor or contact the curriculum leader. Enrolment on the course is through interview with the supported learning curriculum leader. Please book an appointment.

For general enquiries and course availability information call 0208 314 3300. For more detailed information and guidance about the course:

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Contact

Dorota Chioma

Email:

dorota.chioma@lewisham.gov.uk