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Students 23 August 20221 August 2022 Antonia Chitty

Primary Pupils Celebrate Finale of ZEISS Competition at Millennium Point

Primary schools across Birmingham came together to celebrate the finale of the ZEISS Challenge your Imagination programme at Millennium Point. Eleven schools pitched innovative product ideas that aid visual impairments, to a panel of judges, followed by two workshop sessions and an awards ceremony. https://youtu.be/x8u_WAWggiY Funded by ZEISS and delivered by Learn by Design, the year-long Challenge your Imagination programme gave pupils from twenty local schools the opportunity to experience and understand optics, robotics and visual impairments through interactive STEM…

Dispensing optician, Exams, Students, Study 22 August 20227 May 2024 Antonia Chitty

Exams success inspiration

If you are awaiting exam results in a state of trepidation, read this article from newly qualified dispensing optician Matthew. We covered a day in his life as a student DO - now he is ready for his first fully qualified role! Well done Matthew, it's inspiring to read your story. On the Thursday morning, 11 August 2022, around 1am I ran upstairs and woke my wife up. She was confused until she heard my words; “I passed! I bl**dy…

Day in the life, Dispensing optician 19 August 202210 October 2022 Antonia Chitty

Day in the life… dispensing optician Matthew

Matthew tells us about his new role as a qualified DO. What do you start with every day? I start every day by checking my emails. It’s a straightforward task, and I don’t necessarily deal with every one of them straight away, but it’s good to get an idea of any updates from colleagues the day before that I may need for the day, or any updates with suppliers, or even contact from patients. If anything does need actioning, then…

For students 16 August 202227 July 2022 Antonia Chitty

Work experience tips for employers

Have you thought about offering work experience but don't know where to start? We've got tips and resources to help. Have a plan. Don't wait until the student turns up but work out activities for each day that will show them a range of aspects of the business. Think about what sort of student you are looking for - someone who is studying for GCSEs or Alevels? You can also offer work experience to someone who wants to change career.…

GCSEs, Students, Study 9 August 202226 August 2022 Antonia Chitty

What happens if your GCSE results aren’t what you need?

If you are awaiting your GCSE results you may be feeling relaxed – or you may be really worried. Your GCSE results can be key to your next steps at sixth form or college. But if things don’t work out how you hoped, there are alternatives for you to consider. Just missed your grades? If you are not far off what was needed to study your chosen subject you may be able to study it if your college has some…

Contact lens optician, Dispensing optician, Ophthalmologist, Optical practice manager, Optometrist, Orthoptist, Study online 5 August 202229 July 2022 Antonia Chitty

Take part in EyeThrive – a pioneering Ophthalmic Leadership Programme

EyeThrive – a pioneering ophthalmic leadership programme - is for ophthalmologists, optometrists, orthoptists, nurses and other allied health professionals who are looking to take their leadership skills to the next level. Friday 9th and Monday 12th September 2022 8.30am – 3pm | Live online Learning Objectives Gain insights into your personality and strengths and how to proactively use this knowledge to develop yourself and others.Develop essential skills to empower yourself to be more proactive in nurturing your resilience and…

Students, Study, T Levels, Traineeships, Work, Work experience 5 August 20225 August 2022 Antonia Chitty

Studying for T Levels? You should go to Specsavers

Specsavers has announced an initiative to help develop talented new healthcare specialists. It has pledged to offer 100 placements in optical care services for learners studying the new Government-led T Level qualification in Healthcare Science. Working in partnership with the educational charity and leader in vocational and technical learning NCFE, it is hoped the scheme will help to expand the pipeline of talented individuals entering the profession. Dena Wyatt, National Apprenticeship Manager for UK Apprenticeships at Specsavers, says: ‘Supporting the…

A levels, Exams, Students, Study 2 August 202226 July 2022 Antonia Chitty

What happens if A level results don’t go how you hoped?

A level results day can be a fraught time as you’ve pinned your hopes and next steps on getting the grades you need for a particular course at a particular university. But if things don’t work out how you hoped, there are alternatives for you to consider. Just missed your grades – you may still find that your first choice is possible as the university may decide to offer the place to you anyway via a ‘changed course offer’ meaning…

Education 25 July 202218 July 2022 Antonia Chitty

FREE Results Day Webinar for GCSE Students!

Have you been taking exams for GCSEs or equivalents? You’re invited to a FREE webinar about exploring your next steps after Results Day. This webinar is from Careers in Eyecare partner Youth Employment UK. You can find out what the Results Day will be like, how you can prepare and who you can talk to about the right next steps for YOU – sign up now!

Day in the life, Education 18 July 20225 October 2022 Antonia Chitty

Day in the life … QTVI Helen

Helen is a QTVI, a Qualified Teacher of Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (QTVI). According to RNIB, QTVIs carry out a central role in the education of children and young people with vision impairment from birth, working in homes, early years settings, schools and post 16 settings. The day starts with checking and responding to emails; these could be from parents, schools, other professionals and team colleagues. Then I would carry out visits to children in their educational…

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