Miller, Paul

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Title
Mr
Forename
Paul
Surname
Miller
Specialism(s)
Vision Impairment
Works as a
Specialist Teacher with a Mandatory Qualification in Sensory Impairment (QToD, QTVI, QTMSI)
Profile
I am a QTVI who worked in and managed a local authority Visual Impairment Support Team in Greater Manchester until 2015 when I became independent, after my retirement. I worked in this field for 16 years and prior to that was a mainstream deputy head.
Qualifications
B.Ed Hons, Post Grad Diploma SEN (Visual Impairment)
Based in
Huddersfield
Areas Covered
  • North West
  • Yorkshire & the Humber
Areas Covered Detail
West Yorkshire and Lancashire
Services Offered
  • Advisory Services
  • Training
  • Other
Advisory Services Detail
I advise schools on how to support children with visual impairments. I have worked with one high school and one primary school in Lancashire for a number of years. This involves assistance with recruitment and training of teaching assistants and then ongoing support. I have provided assessments and liaise closely with SENCOs. I provide advice to teaching staff on classroom management of a child with a visual impairment. I work directly with some children in class and to develop specialist skills. I provide advice on special arrangements for exams and tests. I am also able to provide input from a qualified children's habilitation worker.
Training Detail
I have extensive experience delivering training to a range of different educational settings - high schools, primary schools, special schools and colleges of further education. I have also provided training in goalball as a disability sport.
Other Detail
I am involved in a sports club for the visually impaired in Manchester and am the club coach for goalball.
Professional Memberships Held
National Education Union
Advisor's Email Address
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Advisor's Phone Number
07958501017