Thank you to everyone who took the time to engage with and respond to the recent Visually Impaired Additionally Resourced Provision (VIARP) consultation. We are genuinely grateful to all who shared their views, questions and concerns. Your feedback has been an important part of this process.

Following the close of the consultation period, we have carefully reviewed all responses and worked with relevant partners to consider the points raised. We are now writing to share the outcome of the consultation and to outline the next steps.

Please find attached:

• The Consultation Outcome Letter, which summarises the feedback received and explains the decision-making process

• Frequently Asked Questions, providing clear responses to the common issues and queries raised during the consultation

• Consultation Response from Newcastle City Council, responds to parent, carer and stakeholder feedback