Celebration Day is a very special day in the NCW calendar – it is when the NCW Community comes together for a day of speeches, music, awards, celebration and showcases. It is also a day when we say goodbye to our Leavers, happy in the knowledge that they are confident, prepared and ready for life

For over 30 years, NCW has had a long-standing partnership with Blista. Blista is a nationwide competence centre for people with blindness and visual impairment as well as an open and lively educational and meeting place for young and old in Marburg, Germany .  Erik is a student at Blista and when they contacted NCW

Prom is a HUGE event in the NCW calendar and one that students and staff look forward to.  An evening of getting dressed up, dancing, celebrating, awards, great food, music and friendship.  This year was no different and perhaps the best Prom yet!  Head Students Lydia and Amy were involved from the get-go in the

We are honoured that each June Marylebone Cricket Club travel to Worcester and play a game of VI Cricket with our students and then play the Worcester Elizabethans. This is a time honoured tradition that has been running for decades and one that most former students remember with fondness.  This year was no different and

Last year, NCW student Lawson had the most amazing idea of creating a sensory garden next to the NCW allotment. Supported by staff and with the help of other students, his vision has become a reality and the now well established sensory garden is a quiet space for all to enjoy. Sensory gardens are sanctuaries

Last week, a group of NCW Sixth Form Students attended the University of Worcester to learn more about the transition to higher education as a learner with a vision impairment.  NCW students were joined by students from The Royal National College for the Blind and spent the day on campus for the informative sessions organised by

We are delighted that the artwork of NCW students has been featured in the ‘Young Voices New Visions’ exhibition at Worcester Cathedral, opening on Sunday 26th May until Sunday 23rd June. This annual exhibition by Severn Arts, showcases the artistic talent of children and young people from across Worcestershire, provides the perfect opportunity to show

This May, Head Student Amy had the great honour of attending the May Court Dinner of the Worshipful Company of Lightmongers in central London. The Worshipful Company of Lightmongers is a modern Livery company with all of the members being involved in, or linked to, the lighting industry. The membership represents all sections of the

Last half term, a group of Sixth Form students visited the Welsh Senedd, the Parliament, in Cardiff. This annual trip is a firm favourite in the NCW calendar and popular amongst our students who are particularly interested in politics and history.    For the A Level candidates, the visit provided an invaluable insight into making

The ability to get around our campus, and the wider world, with confidence is central to the future success of our students. In lessons, the emphasis is on developing transferable skills for life beyond New College Worcester. All of the skills taught are fundamental to enable our students to become confident and competent travellers who