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 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:

27th of February 2026

Vika's Shine Squad - Online youth club

Vika's Shine Squad is New College Worcester's online youth club for young people with sight loss aged 9 to 15 years old. The group will meet weekly in January and February to relax, make friends and express creativity through arts and crafts. For more information and to enrol in the club, click the link provided.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

14th of March 2026

'Preparing for Adulthood' intensive course at New College Worcester

For blind and vision impaired young people aged 11 to 19. The courses are intended to build the confidence, skills, and knowledge needed to navigate life after school. Whether that is the next step in education, the world of work or preparing for living independently, this course will provide expert training, techniques and clever tips to help navigate the adult world. It will focus on three key areas: independent living skills, mobility/orientation and access technology. There is a charge of £500 per child. For more information about the course and how to apply, click the link provided.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

4th of May 2026

New College Worcester Family Day (Worcester)

A free Family Day for any family who has a child with a vision impairment. There will be accessible activities for all the family, and a chance to meet staff and students at the College. For more information and to book a place, click the link provided.

Hosted by - New College Worcester