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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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08-09 Jul | New Student Conference

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18 Aug | A Level Results Day 2022 Read more Go 25 Aug | GCSE Results Day 2022 Read more Go 01 Oct | Wolfram Syndrome Day Read more Go

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@L_O_T_DB_Jack @jackyare22 It’s all thanks to your work making the little film with Nathan. Great awareness raising, Jack. Well done 👏

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@L_O_T_DB_Jack @jackyare22 https://t.co/iOwjvQzRjo

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Last week was #DeafblindAwarenessWeek and student, Jack, featured in a short film about living with #DeafBlindness… https://t.co/F27QGZU6qy

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RNC Academy take Bronze at Goalfix Cup 2022 Posted June 24 2022 Goalball's own equivalent of the FA Cup took place at Brunel University Sports Park over the weekend of 18-19 June, with eight teams competing for the most prestigious trophy in the Goalball calendar, the Goalfix Cup. Read more Go

RNC wins FA Disability Cup for second year running Posted June 21 2022 Read more Go Conference success for professionals in VI education Posted June 20 2022 Read more Go

Contact us 01432 265 725 (Main reception)
01432 376 621 (Student enquiries)

Email: info@rnc.ac.uk

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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?

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Keep in touch

08-09 Jul | New Student Conference

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Welcome toThe Royal National College
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