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 April 2025

Vika's FUN-tastic Friday - Dinner club (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

2nd of May 2025

Vika's FUN-tastic Friday - Let's talk about VI tennis (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 May 2025

Family Day (Worcester)

A free Family Day for any family with a vision impaired child. There will be a programme of fun activities for children of all ages and their families. Parents can find out more about the College, and what it is like to study via their website. Lunch and refreshments are included.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

9th of May 2025

Vika's FUN-tastic Friday - Kareoke party 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

16th of May 2025

Vika's FUN-tastic Friday - Summer plans, let's chat! (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

19th of June 2025

Outreach Open Day for professionals (Worcester)

An opportunity to find out about study at New College Worcester. The event will be held at the College, and there is a charge for attendance. Parents of a child who is vision impaired can attend for free one of the charged NCW outreach courses per school year. For more information and to register your attendance, visit 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

22nd 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

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