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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02 Jul | End of summer term

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RT @OpenCollNet: We’re also pleased to be welcoming @RNC_Hereford as a newly Recognised Centre! We look forward to working with you to del…

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JOB VACANCY | @BaxterStorey are RNC and @thePoint4's caterers and are looking to hire an Assistant Chef Manager. Fu… https://t.co/C0wj3Epmgd

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JOB VACANCY | @BaxterStorey are RNC and @thePoint4's caterers and are looking to hire a Retail and Events Manager.… https://t.co/tsY6TFFmew

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From Lands End to John O'Groats: Andrew takes on iconic cycle route Posted June 14 2021 Over the weekend we discovered that friend of the College, Andrew Davis, had decided to cycle the iconic route of Lands End to John O'Groats, also known as 'LEJOG', in support of RNC. Read more Go

Volunteering, Zoom and Online Baking! Posted May 25 2021 Read more Go Barbara completes epic mountain challenge Posted May 21 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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