Wales Council of the Blind

New College Worcester

Description: A national residential school and college for young people aged 11 to 19 who are blind or partially sighted.

Weblink: http://www.newcollegeworcester.co.uk/

Tel: 01905 763933

Category: Public Sector


Services Provided

New College Worcester courses

NCW is a national residential school and college for young people aged 11 to 19 who are blind or partially sighted. Every student at NCW has a tailored programme, carefully planned & delivered to meet their individual needs in three key areas; academic achievement, independent living skills and involvement in extracurricular activities at the College and in the community. The College also runs a range of outreach courses for professionals/parents and events for young people and their families.

Vika's FUN-tastic Friday

An online youth club designed specifically for young people aged 9-15 years old with a vision impairment.

Vika's Shine Squad

Vika's Shine Squad is New College Worcester's online youth club for young people with sight loss aged 9 to 15 years old.

Events associated with this provider:

16th of October 2026

Vika's Shine Squad - Theme: Halloween History Special (online)

Online youth club for young people with sight loss aged 9 to 15 years old. It is an opportunity to make new friends, share experiences and express creativity through arts and crafts in a safe, inclusive environment.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

21st of October 2026

New College Worcester - Workshop for parents (Worcester)

New College Worcester (NCW) is running a workshop for parents and carers of children with a vision impairment, titled 'Welcome to our World'. Parents and carers will be given the opportunity to experience some of the key daily living skills their child develops at NCW, including personal care and kitchen skills. The half-day event is free. For full details and to register, click the link provided.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

23rd of October 2026

Vika's Shine Squad - Theme: Mystery & Teamwork (online)

Online youth club for young people with sight loss aged 9 to 15 years old. It is an opportunity to make new friends, share experiences and express creativity through arts and crafts in a safe, inclusive environment.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

30th of October 2026

Vika's Shine Squad - Theme: Autumn Celebration (online)

Online youth club for young people with sight loss aged 9 to 15 years old. It is an opportunity to make new friends, share experiences and express creativity through arts and crafts in a safe, inclusive environment.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

18th of November 2026

Event for education professionals: 'Practical Advice for Supporting Vision Impaired Students in Exams' (online)

New College Worcester is holding a free, online outreach event for education professionals. For more information and to book, click the link provided.

Hosted by - New College Worcester