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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Help fund life-changing education for blind and vision impaired young people.

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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

  • Open Days

RNC Open Day

Come and visit RNC: for young people with a vision impairment and their families.
  • Location Royal National College for the Blind, Venns Lane, Hereford, HR1 1DT
  • Start date 27th Nov 2026
  • Start time 10:00
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  • Open Days

Professionals’ Open Day

Come and visit RNC: for professionals who support young people with a vision impairment.
  • Location Royal National College for the Blind, Venns Lane, Hereford, HR1 1DT
  • Start date 3rd Dec 2026
  • Start time 10:00
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  • Awareness Days

World Braille Day

  • Location Worldwide
  • Start date 4th Jan 2027
  • Start time 00:00
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Latest news

  • 22nd Oct 2026

A wave of excitement for micro:bit project

Our Level 2 and Level 3 IT students attended the finale of an exciting micro:bit project in October, alongside students from schools and colleges across Herefordshire.
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  • 20th Oct 2026

Peak success for DofE trekkers

Congratulations to our Duke of Edinburgh’s Award trekkers who were presented with their certificates by Wyndham James, DofE Operations Officer, from the Central England Regional Office.
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  • 17th Oct 2026

Cracking the code at Hereford Cathedral’s medieval escape room

Students Jack, Finley, Vasilisa, Chloe, and Rhys had a fantastic time testing their puzzle-solving skills in mid-October during a visit to Hereford Cathedral’s Escape Room, titled The Shrine Keeper.
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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.

Our services
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