Welcome toThe Royal National College
for the Blind (RNC)

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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Student strongman ends fundraising challenge on a high, taking fourth place at the 'World's Strongest Disabled Man 2020' competition Posted January 07 2021 In August 2020, we reported that Strongman competitor Chris Colbert, a student with The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC), had been using the first lockdown to keep up an impressive weight training regime at home. Read more Go

RNC Supports Campaign for Temporary Increase to Gift Aid Scheme Posted December 17 2020 Read more Go Celebration of Achievement Virtual Awards – Class of 2019-2020 Posted December 16 2020 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:
mediaenquiries@rnc.ac.uk

Visit us at The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC), Venns Lane, Hereford HR1 1DT

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