It is well known that musical theatre at NCW is extremely popular. Therefore, when the Activities Team organised a trip to the magical West End to see “Matilda the Musical,” enthusiastic musical theatre fans signed up right away. Last weekend, students left our campus in Worcester very early and quickly arrived in London, where they

This week, students and staff were delighted to experience an exclusive touch tour at RGS Worcester, followed by an incredible performance of The Ash Girl. Before the show, students had the unique opportunity to explore the set, get hands-on with the scenery and props and speak with the backstage crew and Drama staff. They learned

We are delighted to announce that we have received £18,500 from the National Lottery Community Fund for new outdoor play equipment for our students. This generous funding will enhance the our outdoor spaces and provide our blind and visually impaired students with greater opportunities for physical activity, sensory exploration and social interaction. The new equipment

Brave participants take on the challenge! We are delighted to announce the success of our exhilarating Fire Walk event, held on Friday, 14th March 2025, at Norton Parish Hall. The event, which saw brave participants walking barefoot across a bed of glowing hot embers, raised much-needed funds to support vision-impaired students at NCW. The evening

National Careers Week at NCW This week, we have been celebrating National Careers Week (NCW)—a nationwide initiative dedicated to careers guidance and free educational resources. The goal is to inspire young people and help them explore exciting future pathways. At NCW, preparing students for life beyond college is a top priority. We provide each student

Celebrating Inspirational Women at NCW! Each year at NCW, we celebrate International Women’s Day by recognising the incredible women who have made a positive impact on the college, the vision impairment (VI) community, and beyond. This year, we are celebrating Phyllis Monk—a trailblazer, educator and advocate for women’s rights! Born in 1885, she was the first

This week, we have been honoured to welcome the High Sheriff of Worcestershire, Charles Moyle for an inspiring and insightful visit to NCW. The High Sheriff met with Principal Rachel Perks and Chair of Governors Pat Dyson, gaining a first-hand understanding of the exceptional work happening at our college. During the visit, the High Sheriff

Last week, we were delighted to welcome Skills Minister The Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Malvern, Jacqui Smith, to NCW as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the vital role special schools play in helping young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.  During the two hour visit the Minister had the opportunity

Rydell High Comes to NCW! After months of rehearsals, Grease (School Edition) finally hit the stage at NCW this week. For weeks, the corridors have been filled with “Summer Lovin’” and “Beauty School Dropout”, as students brought Rydell High to life. After all, Grease is the word!  NCW has a long tradition of musical theatre,

This month we have had the honour of officially opening Vinchel Lodge, marking the completion of a major refurbishment of the ground floor of the Sixth Form accommodation. This newly transformed space is designed to provide a bright, accessible living area for students who are blind or vision impaired. The refurbishment has been made possible