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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Wishing @RNC_Sport good luck today at the Festival of Blind Football taking place @thePoint4. The starting line up… https://t.co/QwLfM5OwPl

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@DJKiki91 @thePoint4 @RNC_Sport @merseyblindvifc @WBABlind Hi Tom, this is a great idea for the future. We don’t ha… https://t.co/lcm5b9mBh1

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@hereford1terra @Blindfootball @thePoint4 Thanks for the #ff😊

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Civic Reception Held for RNC's Blind Footballers Posted September 15 2021 At the invitation of The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Hereford, Paul Stevens, RNC's Blind Footballers attended a Civic Reception at Hereford Town Hall on Thursday 9 September. Read more Go

Massage students take inspiration from Paralympian Posted August 25 2021 Read more Go Want to become a #FindTheNext Goalball Academy player? Posted August 08 2021 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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