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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 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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11-12 Jun | FA Disability Cup Finals 2022 Read more Go 18-19 Jun | Goalfix Cup 2022 Read more Go 18 Aug | A Level Results Day 2022 Read more Go

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RT @TomWoWPR: @RNC_Hereford Link here to my latest podcast… An interview with Jake Sawyers, a.k.a. Venetia Blind, who’s a visually impaired…

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RT @deafsport: UK Deaf Sport, @BritBlindSport & @SportBirmingham Young Leaders gathered at @RNC_Hereford from 12th-14th of April for the #S…

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RT @Rickthevic22: Jack and Kevin reading the braille Bible presented today at the Royal College for the Blind. Real privilege to be here an…

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Students have a 'smashing' time at the Beefy Boys Posted May 06 2022 It was excitement all round as a group of RNC's staff and students were invited to take part in a one-off experience of making their own burgers at the award-winning burger joint, the Beefy Boys, this week (Wednesday 4 May 2022). Read more Go

Talgarth Male Choir performs Songs from the Black Mountains Posted April 19 2022 Read more Go 100 miles for 150 years Posted April 06 2022 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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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.

Interested in a guided tour?

Searching for more information

Keep in touch

29 May | Ride London-Essex 100

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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.

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