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Your gateway to an independent future

Welcome to RNC

We're the only specialist further education college in England dedicated solely to young people aged 16 to 25 years of age with vision impairment. Studying here is about more than qualifications. It's about achievement beyond the classroom, building the independence, communication skills and self-belief you'll carry into the rest of your life.

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As the only specialist further education college in England dedicated solely to vision impairment, RNC offers something no mainstream college can.

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Aligned with the national standard for V.I. education

Every student at RNC benefits from teaching that aligns with the Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CFVI), the UK's recognised standard for an equitable education. It sets out the specialist skills that help young people with vision impairment access learning and the wider world.

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What's on

  • Sport

European Blind Football League (final round)

The fifth and final round of the 2025/26 season, takes place in Italy, hosted by A.S.D. Quarto Tempo Firenze. Who will be this year’s champions?
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  • Awareness Days

International White Cane Safety Day

A day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of the white cane as a symbol of independence and mobility for individuals who are blind or vision impaired.
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  • Activity Events

‘Have a Go’ Activity Weekend

The ‘Have a Go’ Activity Weekend is a FREE event for young people aged 13 to 17 with a vision impairment and their families.
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Latest news

  • Published on 21st Sep 2026
  • Sporting news and success

Blind football action resumes in Poland

After the international break over the summer for the European Championships, normal service resumed in the European Blind Football League (EBFL). Round 4 kicked off in a sunny Kraków in Poland.
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lind football match in progress on an outdoor artificial turf pitch. In the center, a player wearing a dark blue jersey with the number 10 and "HEREFORD" printed on the back controls the ball while wearing eye patches or blindfolds. Nearby, a player in a bright red kit with the number 7 faces toward the play. Another player in dark kit and blindfolds stands in the background alongside a referee in a yellow shirt.
  • Published on 16th Sep 2026
  • Sporting news and success

Acoustic shooters triumph at British Open Para Sport Championships in Swansea

A team of four vision impaired (V.I.) target shooters, comprising two current students and two former students, achieved outstanding success at the British Open Para Sport Championships held in Swansea at the weekend (10-11 September), bringing home a total of five medals across two disciplines.

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  • Published on 20th Aug 2026
  • Student life and academic success

RNC celebrates success across Level 2 vocational programmes

RNC is celebrating another year of achievement following the release of Level 1 and Level 2 results, highlighting success across a wide range of subject areas. The results demonstrate the strength of vocational education at the College, with an impressive 92.59% overall pass rate at Level 2 and 80.95% at Level 1.
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Our services

We share our specialist expertise with organisations and the public, from Braille transcription and assessments to venue hire, office services and thePoint4 gym and fitness centre.

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