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Supporting young people with vision impairment and complex needs to live amazing lives.

25/09/2026

🔥 Last weekend, Learning Support Worker Ant ran the Torbay Half Marathon for InFocus! 🔥

The race is part of Ant's epic 100-mile challenge, which he is taking on over the next 12 months to raise awareness and funds for the charity. ❤️

Ant says: "One of the things I love about my job is supporting each young person to take small steps towards big achievements. It is a genuine privilege to build those connections, helping them communicate what they need to the world and celebrating their successes."

If you'd like to support Ant on his challenge, he would be hugely grateful for your sponsorship. You can donate here: https://buff.ly/KFqEOYq

Next up, Ant will take on the incredible 57-mile Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra on 10 October. 🙌

24/09/2026

🎶 Former student Tom will be spinning the tunes at the Westition Day Party this Saturday at The Monkey Suit, Exeter!

Tom studied Radio Production during his time at college and is now putting those skills to great use as a DJ and presenter of his own show on Access All Aerials. We couldn't be prouder of everything he has achieved.

Event details:
📍 Westition Day Party
📅 26 September 2026
🕑 2pm until late
📌 The Monkey Suit, 161 Sidwell Street, Exeter EX4 6RH
🎟️ Free entry

If you're in Exeter this weekend, pop along, show your support, and bring your best dance moves! 🕺💃🎶

23/09/2026

🧡 We’re hiring! 🧡

We're currently recruiting for two rewarding roles:

🛍️ Charity Shop Assistant
📍 Exmouth
⏰ 14.5 hours per week
📅 Closing date: 5 October 2026

🎓 Learning Support Worker
📍 Exeter
⏰ 45 hours per week, term time (38 weeks)
📅 Closing date: 2 October 2026

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to work for a values-driven charity, we'd love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply here:
🔗 https://buff.ly/G6Vjlxt

22/09/2026

🪻 A big thank you to staff from Elsevier's Exeter office, who we welcomed to InFocus last week 🪻

The volunteers spent the day lending a hand in our garden, caring for the outdoor spaces used and enjoyed by our community. They helped by pruning raspberry canes, trimming lavender bushes and tackling plenty of weeding.

We're incredibly grateful to businesses that choose to give their time to support InFocus. 💚

21/09/2026

Calling all QTVIs and Specialist Teachers completing the MQ!

VIEW is piloting its second in-person networking event, hosted by InFocus Charity in Exeter.

This free networking event is a chance to meet other professionals, share ideas and connect with colleagues working in similar roles.

📅 Monday 19 October 2026
🕙 10am–2pm (arrival from 9.30am)
📍 InFocus Charity, Exeter
🚗 Free on-site parking
🍴 Lunch and refreshments provided
💜 Free to attend

Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

Booking deadline: 12 October 2026

To book, visit the VIEW website: https://buff.ly/awDYjHr

Please feel free to share with colleagues who might be interested.

18/09/2026

👏 A huge thank you to Exeter Chiefs Foundation, who presented more than £85,000 to their chosen local charities on Saturday, including InFocus Charity.

To everyone who popped a donation into the collection tins on match days, thank you. Your generosity helps us continue supporting people across the InFocus community and truly makes a difference.

Together, we can achieve amazing things 💜

17/09/2026

Learning is about more than what happens in the classroom.

At InFocus College, our specialist team, facilities and therapies work together to help each student access learning, develop independence and discover what’s possible.

Watch the full college film: https://youtu.be/fHIGeQLr3JI?si=o9H21f4MkQmYvHvW

16/09/2026

Could you bring your specialist education expertise to InFocus?

We’re looking for a new Trustee with experience in specialist education and high-needs SEND provision to join our Board.

We’re particularly interested in hearing from retired or recently retired Principals, Heads of Specialist Provision, Directors of SEND, Curriculum Leaders or senior leaders from specialist FE and post-16 settings.

Experience of working with learners with PMLD and complex needs, and knowledge of quality improvement, curriculum and learner outcomes, would be especially valuable.

This is an opportunity to use your experience to help shape the future of specialist education for young people with vision impairment and complex needs.

Previous trustee experience is welcome, but not essential.

Find out more and apply: https://buff.ly/KwehLGC

15/09/2026

🌿 A huge thank you to the team at Thomson Reuters for joining us in the garden recently.

Over the past year, they have given their time to transform an outdoor space into a welcoming breakout area for outdoor learning, complete with accessible benches that can be enjoyed by everyone.

Their ongoing commitment is helping to create spaces where people at InFocus can connect, relax and thrive, and we couldn't be more grateful.

Thank you for making such a meaningful difference to the InFocus community. 💜

14/09/2026

It's CVI Awareness Month.

Cerebral Vision Impairment (CVI) is one of the most common causes of vision impairment in children, yet it remains widely misunderstood.

That's why we're resharing this important conversation from our Focus In podcast, where Cameron Mills is joined by Dr Jonathan Waddington to explore what a CVI diagnosis really means for children and their families.

In this episode, we discuss:
• What CVI is and how it affects visual processing
• Early signs parents and professionals might notice
• What the diagnostic process involves
• What happens after diagnosis
• Practical ways families and schools can offer support

Whether you're a parent/carer beginning your CVI journey, or a professional supporting children and young people with additional needs, this episode offers expert insight, practical guidance and reassurance.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://buff.ly/5GL0DHH

Address

Topsham Road
Exeter
EX26HA

Telephone

+441392454200

Website

http://www.infocus-charity.org.uk/

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