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:

4th of July 2025

Vika's FUN-tastic Friday - Quiz Night (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

10th of July 2025

Outreach event for professionals - Preparing Tactile Diagrams (Worcester)

The course is suitable for education professionals who are supporting students who are vision impaired, or parents of a child with a vision impairment. For more information and to register your attendance, visit the link provided.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

11th of July 2025

Vika's FUN-tastic Friday - Art from home (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

18th of July 2025

Vika's FUN-tastic Friday - Relax and recharge (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

22nd of July 2025

Summer Activity Break (Worcester)

A 3 day, 2 night residential break at New College Worcester for young people aged 11-16 who are blind of vision impaired. The dates for this are Tuesday 22nd – Thursday 24th July 2025 and the cost is £88. Activities will include things like tennis, swimming, karate, yoga and more! Futher information can be found via the link provided.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

Summer Activity Break for children and young people aged 11–16 years (Worcester)

Summer Activity Break for children and young people aged 11–16 years who are blind or vision impaired from Tuesday 22nd to Thursday 24th July. There will an opportunity to try a range of activities during the day and social events in the evening. Participants can choose between a residential break or attend daytime activities only. There is a charge for attendance. For full details, click the link provided. The closing date for applications is Friday, 27th June.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

23rd of July 2025

Summer Activity Break for children and young people aged 11–16 years (Worcester)

Summer Activity Break for children and young people aged 11–16 years who are blind or vision impaired from Tuesday 22nd to Thursday 24th July. There will an opportunity to try a range of activities during the day and social events in the evening. Participants can choose between a residential break or attend daytime activities only. There is a charge for attendance. For full details, click the link provided. The closing date for applications is Friday, 27th June.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

24th of July 2025

Summer Activity Break for children and young people aged 11–16 years (Worcester)

Summer Activity Break for children and young people aged 11–16 years who are blind or vision impaired from Tuesday 22nd to Thursday 24th July. There will an opportunity to try a range of activities during the day and social events in the evening. Participants can choose between a residential break or attend daytime activities only. There is a charge for attendance. For full details, click the link provided. The closing date for applications is Friday, 27th June.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

25th of July 2025

Vika's FUN-tastic Friday - Drama and improv night (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

1st of August 2025

Vika's FUN-tastic Friday - Accessible Tech night (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

11th of October 2025

New College Worcester experience day (Worcester)

A fun and exciting day for families with a child who has a vision impairment. Find out more and sign up via the link provided.

Hosted by - New College Worcester