Screening for Schools

We are in the business of providing teachers with the tools they need to ensure our children grow up to be happy, healthy, and well-educated.

We are always keeping our eyes open for ways to reduce health inequalities across the UK! Which is why ScreeningForSchools is available for free, until the end of the year!

In the case of many visual impairments, the earlier they are detected the better. So, if you have any suspicions about a student's sight, screen them!

We have written an index page, where you can find all the common definitions for terms you might see around our site! Come have a look, and let us know if we've missed any screeningforschools.co.uk/glossary-of-te…

The COVID-19 pandemic has only worsened vision outcomes across the world, studies find. One study suggested that lockdown has increased the likeliness of children developing myopia by up to 2x: dailymail.co.uk/health/article…

ScreeningForSchools offers teachers and pastoral staff the opportunity to screen students for common visual impairments, in just minutes. Contact us today for more information: screeningforschools.co.uk/contact-us/

There are a number of studies demonstrating that undiagnosed sight conditions can limit cognitive development. Don't let your pupils suffer!

"In children, impaired vision can contribute to a wide range of problems in motor areas, language, psychosocial function, and activities of daily living" Find out more in this paper: researchgate.net/profile/Li-Tin…

Did you know - It is estimated that 80% of the average child's learning is visual. Which means the effects of undiagnosed sight problems could be huge

If we told you that you could improve outcomes for… Parents… Teachers…. AND students… All with one free piece of software, what would you say?

By taking just 3 minutes out of your day, you can eliminate the possibility of a student in your class suffering from an undiagnosed visual impairment. Click here to find out more, today: screeningforschools.co.uk/contact-us/

If you have a disruptive child in your class, they could be acting out because of an undiagnosed sight problem. Luckily, ScreeningForSchools lets you check for common visual impairments in just minutes. Oh, and it's 100% free!

Try to utilise the 20-20-20 rule in your classroom. With many teachers relying on digital methodologies, the chances of myopia developing in the class are growing. So, try letting the kids take a break every 20 mins

The growing levels of myopia across the globe speak of the need for proactive eye-care. Screening is the most cost-effective method for identifying which kids need care. Find out more today screeningforschools.co.uk/contact-us/

This will help your eyes to relax, which can combat some of the symptoms of eye-strain (you can find a comprehensive list at the end of this post!), as well as reducing your risk of myopia in the long term! screeningforschools.co.uk/digital-eye-st…

20-20-20. Every 20 mins, take at least 20 seconds and look at something at least 20 feet away!

We allow teachers, TAs, or other pastoral staff, to screen students for common visual impairments in just 3 minutes. If you want to find out more, get in touch today: screeningforschools.co.uk/contact-us

This study outlines the relationship between near-work (for example, reading, texting, or playing on a computer) and myopia. Luckily, you can screen for this and more in just 3 minutes with ScreeningForSchools ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

"It is essential that screening is considered as a health intervention and prevention measure." Screening remains the most cost effective method for identifying & treating visual impairments. Read more: phescreening.blog.gov.uk/2021/05/07/rec…

Pre-pandemic estimates are that between 15 & 20% of children throughout the UK have poor vision in one or both eyes. This is only projected to have worsened