Your gateway to
an independent future

A specialist residential college for young people with visual impairment

Welcome toThe Royal National College
for the Blind (RNC) in Hereford The UK's leading college for further education and training for the visually impaired.

Being a national centre of expertise for young people with visual impairment, RNC provides a broad curriculum which is underpinned by specialist skills for life. The College experience is more than vocational and academic qualifications. It's about achievement beyond the classroom - developing self-confidence, personal independence and communication skills that are needed for the future.

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At RNC, every student increases their independence across all aspects of their life. You will gain skills to help you study, live and work independently. From personal and social development, IT, Braille and mobility to independent living skills such as cooking, laundry and managing your finances.

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25 Jun | Sing the Celebration at Hereford Cathedral

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28-29 Jun | EE Disability FA Cup at St George's Park Read more Go 02-03 Aug | Summer Weekend Read more Go 14 Aug | A Level Results Day 2025 Read more Go

How judo is helping visually impaired students at RNC Posted June 23 2025 RNC includes judo as part of its sporting curriculum, providing weekly sessions for students. The classes, led by Carol Leverton, Chair of the National Refereeing Commission, began in 2013 as part of the Paralympic Potential Programme. Read more Go

RNC crowns inaugural 'Strongest Student' champion Posted June 22 2025 Read more Go Getting hands on with the National Trust Posted June 20 2025 Read more Go

Contact us 01432 265 725 (Main reception)
01432 376 621 (Student enquiries)

Email: info@rnc.ac.uk

Press and media enquiries to:
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Visit us at The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC), Venns Lane, Hereford HR1 1DT

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