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The Royal National College for the Blind is 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 students carry into the rest of their lives.
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.
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.
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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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.
Strong start for RNC Hereford and RNC Academy in Goalball season opener
The new Goalball season is officially underway, with RNC entering two strong teams into this year's Intermediate League South: RNC Hereford and RNC Academy.
Matchday 1 took place at the Iffley Road Sports Centre in Oxford on 3 October, giving both squads their first taste of competitive action this season.
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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