On this page you will find resources for teachers and schools tailored to different age ranges.
Before reading on, please watch our #1ineveryclassroom video to gain a better understanding of the kinds of problems colour blind children can face throughout their school careers.
Please read the other information in our Education section which is relevant to your role – Pre-School and Primary School, Secondary School and Higher Education, Services for Schools and Special Educational Needs for teachers before clicking on the relevant links below.
Resource Sheet for Teachers and SENCOs – a downloadable version of the information on this page (although please note this page is a more up-to-date version).
Normal Vision
Protanopia
Advice Sheet for Early Years and Primary Teachers – a general overview of colour blindness
#1ineveryclassroom video – to encourage undiagnosed children to come forward and to raise the subject with other children
BBC Newsround video – to reassure colour blind pupils and raise the subject with other children
For PE – #PrimaryColours factsheets
Advice Sheet for KS2 and KS3 teachers – a general overview of colour blindness
Leaflet for diagnosed children – to provide reassurance
BBC Newsround video – to reassure colour blind pupils and raise the subject with other children
For students’ personal records One Page Profile (IEP) Template for Colour Blind Children
For STEM teachers – the Institute of Physics booklet, Supporting students in STEM with colour vision deficiency
For PE teachers #PrimaryColours factsheets and resources, also the FA and UEFA resources for Coaches
UEFA video – Norway football coach Lars Lagerbäck encourages colour blind children to come forward and not to be embarrassed about their condition.
Our Colourful World – An extremely interesting book which teaches a huge number of interesting facts about colour but crucially has been designed with care to ensure all of the information is fully accessible to colour blind readers.
Advice Sheet for Secondary School and FE College Teachers – a general overview of colour blindness
Leaflet for diagnosed students – to provide reassurance
For STEM teachers – the Institute of Physics booklet, Supporting students in STEM with colour vision deficiency
UEFA video – Norway football coach Lars Lagerbäck encourages colour blind children to come forward and not to be embarrassed about their condition.
For PE teachers the Football Association’s Guidance on Colour Blindness and the Participating section of World Rugby’s colour blindness guidance and although this is our campaign for Primary Schools see the #PrimaryColours factsheets
For students’ personal records One Page Profile (IEP) Template for Colour Blind Students
City University’s advice on careers which may not be open to people with CVD, or may be difficult to pursue
Life Without Color – documentary on the effects of being excluded from certain careers due to CVD
Colour Blind Awareness You Tube Channel includes the BBC’s Look North and South Today items on the #1ineveryclassroom campaign, Newsround video for primary school children and other videos.
For teachers
Use Apps like iDaltonizer (iOS) CVSimulator (iOS/Android/Web) on your tablet or mobile phone to see how your classroom and resources might appear to your #1ineveryclassroom colour blind students
For students
