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:

19th of July 2024

Vika's FUN-tastic Friday (online)

Online youth club for young people aged between 9-15 years old that has a vision impairment. Vika’s FUNT-tastic Friday is a fun, friendly, online group. From talking about our week to doing Arts & Crafts, it’s a relaxed and interactive environment that allows young people aged 9-15 to make new friends and connect. Each week there will be a different theme! For more information, visit the link provided or call 01905 763 933.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

Vika's FUN-tastic Friday (online)

Online youth club for young people aged between 9-15 years old that has a vision impairment. Vika’s FUNT-tastic Friday is a fun, friendly, online group. From talking about our week to doing Arts & Crafts, it’s a relaxed and interactive environment that allows young people aged 9-15 to make new friends and connect. Each week there will be a different theme! For more information, visit the link provided or call 01905 763 933.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

26th of July 2024

Vika's FUN-tastic Friday (online)

Online youth club for young people aged between 9-15 years old that has a vision impairment. Vika’s FUNT-tastic Friday is a fun, friendly, online group. From talking about our week to doing Arts & Crafts, it’s a relaxed and interactive environment that allows young people aged 9-15 to make new friends and connect. Each week there will be a different theme! For more information, visit the link provided or call 01905 763 933.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

2nd of August 2024

Vika's FUN-tastic Friday (online)

Online youth club for young people aged between 9-15 years old that has a vision impairment. Vika’s FUNT-tastic Friday is a fun, friendly, online group. From talking about our week to doing Arts & Crafts, it’s a relaxed and interactive environment that allows young people aged 9-15 to make new friends and connect. Each week there will be a different theme! For more information, visit the link provided or call 01905 763 933.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

9th of August 2024

Vika's FUN-tastic Friday (online)

Online youth club for young people aged between 9-15 years old that has a vision impairment. Vika’s FUNT-tastic Friday is a fun, friendly, online group. From talking about our week to doing Arts & Crafts, it’s a relaxed and interactive environment that allows young people aged 9-15 to make new friends and connect. Each week there will be a different theme! For more information, visit the link provided or call 01905 763 933.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

16th of August 2024

Vika's FUN-tastic Friday (online)

Online youth club for young people aged between 9-15 years old that has a vision impairment. Vika’s FUNT-tastic Friday is a fun, friendly, online group. From talking about our week to doing Arts & Crafts, it’s a relaxed and interactive environment that allows young people aged 9-15 to make new friends and connect. Each week there will be a different theme! For more information, visit the link provided or call 01905 763 933.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

23rd of August 2024

Vika's FUN-tastic Friday (online)

Online youth club for young people aged between 9-15 years old that has a vision impairment. Vika’s FUNT-tastic Friday is a fun, friendly, online group. From talking about our week to doing Arts & Crafts, it’s a relaxed and interactive environment that allows young people aged 9-15 to make new friends and connect. Each week there will be a different theme! For more information, visit the link provided or call 01905 763 933.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

25th of September 2024

For parents and professionals: Introduction to Supporting Students with a Vision Impairment (Online)

A FREE online session for parents and professionals. The session will provide a practical introduction to supporting students with a vision impairment in mainstream classes. The sessions will take place via the Video Conferencing platform Google Meet. Follow the link provided for further information and to book your place.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

16th of October 2024

Braille Music (Online)

This twilight session will be delivered by Victoria Ward, the strategic lead for VI Education at NCW and music teacher for over 30 years. This session will give an introduction to Braille Music, looking at the reasons for learning the additional code, as well as some of the basics of the system. The session will also suggest strategies for moving on with Braille Music. The sessions will take place via the Video Conferencing platform Google Meet. Follow the link provided for further information and to book your place.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

19th of November 2024

Practical Advice for Supporting Vision Impaired Students in Exams (Online)

A FREE online webinar via Google Meet. The session will focus on preparing students for examinations. Some of the topics covered include using a scribe/reader, evidence requirements, modified papers and access to past papers. Follow the link provided for further information and to book your place.

Hosted by - New College Worcester