At the end of September, our Level 3 Business Studies students studying Unit 16: Project Management heard from Jane Jones, a member of RNC’s Fundraising Team.
Huge congratulations to RNC staff, students, and alumni who've been called up to represent their country. Both the men's and women's blind football teams are heading to Kochi, India, for upcoming tournaments.
The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is thrilled to announce some outstanding Level 2 results for the 2025 academic year, with a 77% pass rate overall across all subjects – Braille, Business, Creative Music Industries, English, Home Cooking Skills, Mathematics and Support Work - evidencing the dedication of its students and staff. The College is particularly proud to report a 100% pass rate across a diverse range of vocational qualifications, which lead into employment.
RNC is delighted to announce outstanding results for its students in the recent A Level and Level 3 examinations.
In 2025, we live in a society where words are scrutinised more closely than ever before. It’s become more important to use the right terms, especially when referring to a specific group of people, such as those with a vision impairment (V.I.).
RNC garden volunteers, Phil and Paul, treated business students and student gardeners to a special end-of-term trip to a local garden centre. It was an opportunity to experience a professional setup and get some inspiration for future College projects.
RNC student Megan Smithson-Booth took a huge step in her martial arts journey in July, when she competed in her first ever Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) competition – the BJJ British Open held at Warwick University.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award expeditions are much more than just walks in the countryside; they are transformative experiences that equip our students with skills for life and work. They learn to work as part of a team and master practical outdoor skills, like pitching their own tent and preparing meals outdoors.
At RNC we believe in providing our students with crucial work experience opportunities, which is an area many have been excluded from before joining us. In June, we held one of our dedicated work experience weeks, and our students embraced the chance to explore various career paths and develop new skills. Here's a glimpse into just a few of the exciting placements our students undertook:
On one of the hottest day of the year in June, our Biology students embarked on an enriching trip to West Midlands Safari Park. The outing provided a great opportunity to bring their classroom learning to life.
Visually impaired students from local colleges spent a day at the University of Worcester to find out more about the transition to higher education. Students from New College Worcester and RNC attended a Visual Impairment (V.I.) Information Day.
RNC's SVS and Chamber Choirs delivered an impressive performance at the Sing the Celebration concert held at Hereford Cathedral on 25 June. This showcase event celebrated the power of singing, featuring a diverse range of community choirs and schools from across Herefordshire, along with special guest Soprano Laura Wright.
We are thrilled to announce that former RNC student, Brandon Hulcoop, who previously won the regional King's Trust Award, has now been honoured with the National King's Trust Award.
Our Sports Academy students experienced an invigorating session at RESET Contrast Therapy Centre early in July. The visit provided a unique opportunity for our aspiring athletes to delve into the transformative benefits of contrast therapy.
At RNC we're committed to empowering our students with the skills and confidence to do what they want in the future. Recently, one of our students, Lydia, who hopes to be a mother one day, had a wonderfully informative session on motherhood.
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