Blind and partially sighted learners are admitted to this group.

• Curriculum from the Department of Education is followed
• Use the same text books as mainstream
• Follow the same curriculum as mainstream

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT:
The focus is on gross and fine motor skills. Climbing, crawling, riding bicycles playing with dough and obstacle courses are some of the activities that facilitates this development.

EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT:
This is learnt through play in a loving, structured environment.

PERCEPTUAL SKILLS:
Touching, hearing, smelling, tasting and the application of residual vision are used to develop concepts.

BRAILLE:
Emergent and writing skills are developed.
Partially sighted learners receive visual stimulation as well as emergent and writing skills.

LEARNER SUPPORT:

• Small class groups
• Classes are equipped to cater for visually impaired learners
• Individual attention during activities
• Individual needs and level of development taken into account
• Training and application of daily living skills
• Orientation and mobility training
• Speech therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Psychologist for emotional support and development
• Medical staff for health and medication administration
• Well-equipped classrooms that caters especially for visually impaired learners
• Experienced educators that are experienced with teaching blind and visually impaired learners.
• Safe school environment
• Aftercare facilities
• Parents, clinics, therapists, students and caregivers are advised and informed concerning methods of handling visually impaired children.
• Outings: First hand experience is important for the visually impaired