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.

Events associated with this provider:

21st of November 2025

Vika's FUN-tastic Friday - Music Jam and Karaoke (online)

Vika's FUN-tastic Friday, New College Worcester's online club for young people aged 9 to 15 with vision impairment. The weekly sessions are an opportunity to chat, relax, make new friends and try various activities. For information and to book a place, click the link provided.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

26th of November 2025

Event for professionals: Practical Advice for Supporting Vision Impaired Students in Exams (Online)

An outreach event for education professionals working with children who have a vision impairment during. Topics covered include using a scribe/reader, evidence requirements, modified papers and access to past papers. For more information, visit the link provided.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

Event for professionals: Introduction to supporting students with a vision impairment (Online)

The session will provide a practical introduction to supporting students with a vision impairment in mainstream classes. For more information, visit the link provided.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

28th of November 2025

Vika's FUN-tastic Friday - Arts and crafts elephant painting (online)

Vika's FUN-tastic Friday, New College Worcester's online club for young people aged 9 to 15 with vision impairment. The weekly sessions are an opportunity to chat, relax, make new friends and try various activities. For information and to book a place, click the link provided.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

5th of December 2025

Open Day for professionals (Worcester)

Open Day for education professionals supporting vision impaired children and for parents with a vi child. The event is an opportunity to find out about study at the College, meet the staff and get advice. There is a charge of £150 for professionals. Parents are able to attend one of the charged NCW outreach courses for free each school year. For more information click the link provided.

Hosted by - New College Worcester