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:

22nd of January 2025

Bitesize IT – Introduction to Screenreaders for sighted support (Online)

An online session which will provide an introduction to some of the strategies and shortcuts that will be helpful to support a young person with a VI who is using a screenreader (the main focus will be on NVDA). For more information, visit the link provided.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

23rd of January 2025

Sixth Form Options Evening (Online)

An information evening for parents of students in Year 10 and 11 to find out about all aspects of the sixth form at NCW, including residential and academic. For more information, visit the link provided.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

24th of January 2025

Vika's FUN-tastic Friday Winter Session - Movie session (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. For more information, visit the link provided or call 01905 763 933.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

31st of January 2025

Vika's FUN-tastic Friday Winter Session - What’s new in the music world? (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. For more information, visit the link provided or call 01905 763 933.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

7th of February 2025

Vika's FUN-tastic Friday Winter Session - Book quiz (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. For more information, visit the link provided or call 01905 763 933.

Hosted by - New College Worcester

28th of February 2025

Vika's FUN-tastic Friday Winter Session - Open mic – Singing (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. For more information, visit the link provided or call 01905 763 933.

Hosted by - New College Worcester