New MP learns about challenges faced by visually impaired students

We were delighted to welcome our new MP, Ellie Chowns, on her visit to RNC on Friday 26 September. Students Ana, Emmy and Sam told Ellie about their experiences before attending RNC, their future ambitions and the positive impact that being an RNC student has had on their lives.

Pictured in front of the RNC and thePoint4 entrance are L-R: Ana, Emmy, Ellie and Sam

They also raised wider societal issues such as the failure by some of the public to understand hidden disabilities, and the great distress and inconvenience caused when Guide Dogs are refused entry to shops.

The students were great ambassadors for RNC and gave Ellie a personal perspective on the crisis in SEN funding and the battle young visually impaired people face to access an education that meets their needs and prepares them for their future life.