This month we have had the honour of officially opening Vinchel Lodge, marking the completion of a major refurbishment of the ground floor of the Sixth Form accommodation. This newly transformed space is designed to provide a bright, accessible living area for students who
Over the past few weeks, NCW student Layla has taken the initiative to independently arrange a food bank collection for the Worcester Foodbank. Inspired by the generosity of people donating to charity over Christmas, Layla wanted to make a year-round impact, ensuring those in
Last week, NCW students completed their Judo grading and earned new belts – proving that their vision impairment will not get in their way! NCW has a long history of having a Judo club, with many former students going on to participate in competitions
Photo credit Bouygues UK/Richard P Walton. The current Moorfields Eye Hospital, over 100 years old, no longer meets the needs of today’s patients. Oriel is the joint partnership between Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology (IoO) and Moorfields Eye
https://www.ncw.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_1322.mp4 Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Onatti Theatre Company to NCW for an immersive and interactive French play! The performance was a resounding success, with plenty of audience participation. Our students even took to the stage, stepping into new roles
Skiing Adventure with NCW: Breaking Barriers and Expanding Horizons At NCW, we firmly believe that trips—both abroad and within the UK—provide incredible opportunities for our students to immerse themselves in new cultures, embrace fresh experiences and broaden their horizons. We are committed to ensuring
NCW, a National Residential School for Young People with a Vision Impairment, Joins Forces with Barclays Girls’ Football School Partnership At NCW, we believe that students who are blind or vision-impaired should have access to all sports, not only making sports accessible to their
This week, we were thrilled to welcome Autism West Midlands to NCW to conduct informative Autism Awareness sessions for our students. Autism West Midlands is a leading charity in the region, dedicated to supporting autistic individuals of all ages, from children to adults, as
Following the fantastic news that NCW was rated Outstanding or Good in all areas during our recent Educational Ofsted inspection, we are overjoyed to share even more brilliant news! We are excited to announce that NCW has been ranked among the top 10
NCW Celebrates Former Student Chris McCausland’s Stunning Victory on BBC Strictly The NCW community across the country is thrilled to congratulate former student Chris McCausland on his remarkable performances and ultimate victory in BBC Strictly! We are all so proud of Chris and the
