Supporting schools to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people
FREE sight tests for special schools from 2024 to 2025
Friday 23rd June 2023
This week the government and NHS England have confirmed that Free NHS sight tests will be made available within all special school settings
Additional testing in special education day schools will be rolled out next year, adding to the commitment in the NHS Long Term Plan to offer sight tests within residential special schools.
Pupils at special schools can face additional challenges in accessing sight testing services via opticians and a successful pilot scheme has proven the benefits of receiving tests and personalised advice in their familiar learning environments.
