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The NCW School Quiz!

THE NCW School QUIZ! Saturday nights may have taken on a whole new meaning lately but, with light at the end of tunnel, we thought we’d bring a bit of school fun and entertainment to your lockdown Saturday “in out” night.  So grab a

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Sixth Form Open Day

The Sixth Form Open Day is the opportunity to find out all the benefits of attending NCW at Sixth Form. You will learn about studying and living at NCW and how students prepare for onward transition into further or higher education, the workplace and

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Inside Screen Readers – Day one – Basic

A course for exploring a screen reader from the inside for parents/carers of children with a vision impairment, teachers or teaching assistants working with a child who has a vision impairment or anyone else wishing to understand how screen readers work at a fundamental

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Inside Screen Readers – Day two – Advanced

A course for exploring a screen reader from the inside for parents/carers of children with a vision impairment, teachers or teaching Assistants working with a child who has a vision impairment or anyone else wishing to understand how screen readers work at a fundamental

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Supporting Primary School Students

The day will focus on the strategies for supporting primary age children. Sessions and workshops will look at developing literacy, numeracy and living skills as well as other key skills for development. This event is suitable for teachers and teaching assistants working with a

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Success in ILS (Independent Living Skills)

Aimed at students in Years 5 – 8. Have you wondered how to start enabling your child or young person with a vision impairment to tackle the kitchen jobs? Look no further, this one-day course will explore simple tasks that will get your child

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Summer Activity Break

A fun residential break for 11 to 16 year olds who are blind or vision impaired to take part in a range of activities and sports using the facilities and grounds at NCW.

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Year 5 Taster Weekend

Our Year 5 Taster Weekend is a weekend of fun activities for young people who are currently in Year 5 and are considering a place at NCW when they move into Year 7. The weekend gives an insight into life at NCW and can

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