RNC Hereford crowned European Blind Football League champions for third consecutive year
The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) has secured the European Blind Football League (EBFL) title for the third year in a row following a thrilling final round of matches in Florence, Italy.
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Geography student explores flood prevention in Hereford
A Level Geography student Ewan recently visited Hereford to investigate flood prevention and management along the River Wye.
Why hosting an RNC work experience placement benefits everyone
Over 70% of working-age blind or vision impaired people are unemployed. This gap isn't caused by a lack of skills or willingness to work, but by systemic, environmental, and structural barriers.
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Celebrating diversity on European Day of Languages
To mark European Day of Languages (26 September 2026), staff and students gathered for a celebration of the many languages and cultures that make up the College community. We didn't limit the festivities to Europe, we celebrated the range of languages spoken across our campus.
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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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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.
Beyond looking – lowering barriers in geography fieldwork for visually impaired students
Fieldwork sits at the very heart of Geography and vision impairment shouldn't be a barrier to experiencing it! Writing for the Geographical Association, RNC Geography teacher Catherine Tytherleigh, alongside A Level students Amelie and Ewan, shares how simple creativity, smart tech, and inclusive planning opens up the world of fieldwork for blind and vision impaired students. From measuring river velocity by sound to creating tactile landform models, find out how our students build confidence and independence out in the field.
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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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RNC celebrates strong Level 3 exam results and student achievement
Conquering the great outdoors
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) expeditions are far more than just walks in the countryside. They are transformative experiences that equip our students with essential skills for life and work. Through these challenges, participants learn to work as a team, master practical outdoor skills like pitching tents and cooking meals, and develop navigation techniques using modified compasses. Plus, there is always the unique thrill of camping overnight under the stars.
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E-I-E-I-O… TECHNO! RNC Wins Monmouth Carnival
RNC students were celebrating success at this year’s Monmouth Carnival after winning first place with their colourful and energetic entry, 'Old MacDonald’s Farmyard Rave'.
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Valiant RNC fall short in entertaining FA Disability Cup Final
The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) 2 – 5 West Bromwich Albion (WBA). A historic and hard-fought afternoon at the EE FA Disability Cup Final saw RNC’s hopes of securing the treble dashed by a clinical West Bromwich Albion side. WBA’s firepower proved too much to handle, with the Baggies securing the trophy for the third consecutive year.
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