--- title: "Year 7 Pupils Train to Support Visually Impaired Classmate " url: "https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-06-02-year-7-pupils-train-to-support-visually-impaired-classmate" school: "Penwortham Priory Academy" --- # Year 7 Pupils Train to Support Visually Impaired Classmate ![Image of Year 7 Pupils Train to Support Visually Impaired Classmate ](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/images/news/Penwortham_Priory_(May26)_032052_this_one(1).jpg) 2 June 2026 Two Year 7s have gone above and beyond to ensure they can support their friend, Imogen. Imogen is partially sighted, she was registered blind when born but can see a little. When she started at Priory, she met up with Humayraa and Sophie and they have both started training in sighted guiding so they can better support Imogen. Their training is with Imogen’s VI teacher Mr Manley, a Habitation Specialist. Learning Support Assistant, Miss Dixon, who supports Imogen in school said: “Humayraa and Sophie are amazing. They have taken it on board really well and have concentrated on what they are being told – although it’s fun as well. “It’s an ongoing training programme and they have had one lesson so far. “It’s supporting Imogen should she get into difficulty and recognising what could cause this such as it being busy, dark or rough underfoot. It’s to help her physically.” Sophie said: “I have learnt a lot, it’s just a nice thing to do.” Imogen’s mum said: “I think this is wonderful and a real example of true friendship and solidarity.” ![](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/images/news/IMG_2249.JPEG) ![](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/images/news/IMG_2246.JPEG) ![](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/images/news/IMG_2260(1).JPEG) [SEND](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/send) [Year 7](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/year-7) [Personal Development](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/personal-development) [Equality and Diversity](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/equality-and-diversity) [ Reaching New Heights: Rewards Day Climbing Wall Experience](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-05-25-reaching-new-heights-rewards-day-climbing-wall-experience) [Double Success as Priory is Shortlisted for Two National School Food Awards ](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-06-08-double-success-as-priory-is-shortlisted-for-two-national-school-food-awards) ### Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0JE 01772 320250 ### Useful Links - [New Year 7 Transition](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/transition) - [The School Day](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/the-school-day) - [Facility Hire](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/facility-hire-at-priory) - [Term Dates](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/termdates) - [Letters](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/letters) ### Useful Links - [Newsletters](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/newsletters) - [OFSTED](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/ofsted-report) - [Online Payments](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/internet-payments) - [Staff Contact](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/staff/staff-contact-list) - [Vacancies](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/staff/vacancies) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/priorystc) - [X](https://twitter.com/@priorystc) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/penworthampriory/) Penwortham Priory Academy Trust is operating as a single academy trust. It is an exempt charity and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England with Company Number 08133703 School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)