Some students attended a show featuring Anthony Horowitz talking to Julia Wheeler at @HayFestival. Their front row seats sparked interaction throughout the show, and fan Jack got to chat with Anthony even during the talk! Massive thanks to Nina, Nigel and Eliot for taking them!

Blindfolded trust test! Students' communication skills were tried out during a lesson as an obstacle course was set up. One student was blindfolded whilst another was describing what they had to do to complete each section. Who knew that it could be so much fun? #VisuallyImpaired

🧵Accessibility is a love note that says, ‘we want you here too’.

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RNC Bulldogs kick off their cricket season today! Huge thanks to Burghill Tillington & Weobley CC for the facilities and uhlsport UK & IRE for our new kit. It's our first game back in five years, looking forward to a competitive match!

Thank you so much RNC for helping me to achieve this. The term I spent here was invaluable in the skills I gained and the support I had from the staff and other visually impaired students in managing sight loss. Plus I had loads of fun.

Victoria Harrison, a former RNC student, is making headlines as the UK's first blind ambassador. She will take up her new post as His Majesty's Ambassador to Slovenia in August accompanied by guide dog Otto. Read all about this history-making appointment:rnc.ac.uk/news-item.aspx…

A Thomas Pocklington Trust film on how Jay struggled with his vision loss until attending RNC where he found blind football and became independent. Highlighting the importance of the CFVI in empowering young people with VI RNIB Uni of Birmingham #UnlockingEducation

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Last weekend, students enjoyed a beautiful walk around Croft Ambrey before arriving at Croft Castle. Along the way they saw stunning bluebells and ate lunch with views. Even Judy the dog had a blast!

Huge well done to everyone who took part!

Our Aspire students had a fantastic time immersing themselves at Hereford May Fair last week as part of their BTEC Level 1 unit exploring local tourism. They enjoyed thrilling rides and yummy snacks all under glorious sunshine too!

The domestic league double complete 🧤
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National League Champions ✅
Brian Aaron Cup Champions ✅
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Fantastic commitment and effort from all our staff, players and volunteers this season RNC ⚽️
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#TeamRNC #Uhlsport

On 18th May Look in partnership with the RNC is hosting a traditional Ceilidh, accompanied by Herefordshire’s Community Band, Bandemonium, we’re in for a fun-filled night of wild dancing, good music and great company!
For more information please email [email protected]

Top Male Goalscorer for the season

Intermediate (South) region
Division A

Conall Moore

Goalball UK RNC TASS Meg 👑 Player of the Weekend award

Intermediate (South) region

Division A

Rubin Thackray

Goalball UK RNC TASS Top Female Goalscorer for the season

Intermediate (South) region

Division A

Megan Smithson Booth

Busy but productive weekend at the final Goalball UK Intermediate competition.

Our RNC Academy team played 6 games (5 wins & 1 loss)

Division A: Runners up ✅

Top male Goalscorer ✅ (Conall)

Top female Goalscorer ✅ (Megan)

Player of the day ✅ (Rubin)

#TeamRNC

The Royal National College For The Blind football team won the European Blind Football League with two games to spare! Hear from Head coach Adam Bendall, who masterminded the team's success, on BBC Sounds bbc.in/3JTxi0e

Image credit: Will Cheshire Photography / RNC

Join our team! We have two vacancies: Marketing, Outreach and Events Officer and Building Maintenance Worker. For more details and an application form visit: rnc.ac.uk/jobs

#jobs #VisualImpairment #education #employment #empowerment #vacancy #vacancies #JobVacancy

RNC student Annie organised a magical Harry Potter quiz last week. Teams battled for chocolate frogs, fuelled by Annie's delicious Butterbeer and Hogwarts house cupcakes. This was part of her Level 3 Business qualification! It certainly was a spellbinding event. ✨ #RNC

Great to see RNC’s blind football team get a mention on ITV News Central this evening after doing the double! Next up it’s the Brian Aarons Cup on Saturday. Good Luck RNC #BlindFootball

🌟Honouring excellence!🌟

We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for this year's VTCT Excellence Awards!🏆

Congratulations to all the outstanding individuals who have been recognised for their exceptional contributions!

#VTCTExcellenceAwards24