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The UK’s leading specialist residential college of further education and training for young people with a visual impairment, based in Hereford.
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The 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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Latest News
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.
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RNC Supports Campaign for Temporary Increase to Gift Aid Scheme
Posted December 17 2020
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Celebration of Achievement Virtual Awards – Class of 2019-2020
Posted December 16 2020
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01432 265 725
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01432 376 621
(Student enquiries)
Email: info@rnc.ac.uk
Press and media enquiries to:
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The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC), Venns Lane, Hereford HR1 1DT
Company Limited by Guarantee No. 2367626
Registered Charity No. 1000388
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