A report warns the government risks overlooking the needs of children and young people with vision impairment in its proposed SEND reforms.

There were smiles all around at NCW as students received their eagerly awaited music exam results—and the results were truly worth celebrating!

NCW is proud to celebrate the achievements of students Ellie and Len, who both delivered outstanding performances at the recent Blind and Visually Impaired (VI) Shooting Championships.

NCW student Zac completed an exceptional work experience placement with his local MP, building independence and confidence across Westminster and his community.

This week, New College Worcester (NCW) was delighted to welcome blind baseball specialists and players from the International Blind Baseball Association (AIBXC), who travelled all the way from Italy, alongside coaches from UK Blind Baseball, to introduce and share their knowledge of this exciting and growing sport.

NCW students witnessed a truly historic sporting moment as Sebastian Sawe set a new men’s world record, finishing the London Marathon in an astonishing 1:59:30.

We are proud to have officially opened the UK’s first on‑site pedestrian crossing training facility right here at New College Worcester (NCW).

New College Worcester is rated Good with Outstanding leadership in its latest Ofsted inspection of residential care provision.

Former student and Paralympic champion Naomi Riches MBE recently returned to NCW for a special visit to her old school, inspiring students and reflecting on the importance of specialist education for young people who are vision impaired. Naomi’s return provided a wonderful opportunity for a trip down memory lane, as she explored familiar spaces, discovered what has changed and reflected on what has remained the same since her time as a student.

NCW partners with local organisations to provide valuable work experience that builds confidence, skills and future career pathways for students with vision impairment.

NCW Students George and Lawson recently enjoyed an exclusive behind‑the‑scenes visit to the Mondelez Cadbury factory!

NCW was delighted to welcome a group of students and staff from our long‑standing partner school, Blista School for the Blind in Marburg, Germany.

We are thrilled to announce that New College Worcester has won the Secondary School category in the VICTA Braille Art Competition!

NCW was delighted to bring “Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy… Really!” to the college stage — a daring reimagining of the classic gothic tale.

Students and staff from NCW enjoyed a truly Super Trouper experience on their recent visit to London to see the West End production of Mamma Mia! — a trip brilliantly planned and co‑organised by Year 12 student Zac.

Noel will be remembered for his passion for accessibility for people with a vision impairment as well as his energy and commitment towards his role here as Governor.

NCW has proudly been awarded the Leading Parent Partnership Award (LPPA), a prestigious national recognition celebrating outstanding engagement with parents and guardians in children’s education. This achievement underscores the school’s commitment to fostering strong, collaborative relationships between staff, families, and the wider community.

Three NCW students recently had the exciting opportunity to visit Ecrubox, a leading ecommerce strategy, marketing and development agency specialising in premium lifestyle brands.

The Albion Foundation is the official charity partner of West Bromwich Albion Football Club, and their vision is to create a Proud Albion Family where individuals are engaged, inspired and achieving their potential.

All Modern Foreign Language (MFL) and Drama students were invited to enjoy a live performance from a Professional French theatre Company. The play, titled RSVP (Répond-s’il vous plaît – meaning “respond, if you please”), was performed entirely in French by two native French actors. Students were amazed at how much they could understand and engage with throughout the show!

Just before Christmas, blind and vision impaired students enjoyed an unforgettable skiing adventure in the Italian Alps at Sauze D’Oulx. From learning with specialist instructors to conquering the slopes and savoring authentic Italian cuisine, the trip was packed with progress, confidence, and festive excitement.

This World Braille Day, we are delighted to celebrate our students’ contribution to the RSBC Bedtime Donations campaign — a project that brings the magic of bedtime stories to blind and partially sighted children across the UK.

We are delighted to share that New College Worcester now has a brand-new sensory room, created to support the wellbeing, regulation, and sensory needs of our students.

NCW students have had the privilege of taking part in a special trip to the National Archives in Kew, which proved to be an unforgettable experience.

NCW has its very own radio studio! It’s brand new and giving the NCW community exciting ways to communicate, share ideas & learn new skills.

NCW students explored Colombian culture at Francini’s in Worcester, practising Spanish and tasting authentic dishes like arepas and pandebono.

Festive cheer arrived at New College Worcester with a record-breaking 19 shoeboxes donated to Operation Christmas Child

Festive cheer arrived at New College Worcester with a record-breaking 19 shoeboxes donated to Operation Christmas Child

NCW students celebrated the 50th anniversary of British Blind Sport at the Birmingham Swim Gala, competing in a range of races and challenges

Celebrating 50 years of British Blind Sport and honouring Clive Spencer’s incredible legacy in vision impaired sport at the anniversary awards.

Students had an unforgettable experience at the Allianz Stadium, witnessing England take on New Zealand in a nail biting match

Phase 2 of Vinchel Lodge refurbishment is complete, with fully accessible bedrooms and living spaces for students who are blind or vision impaired.

Phase 2 of Vinchel Lodge refurbishment is complete, with fully accessible bedrooms and living spaces for students who are blind or vision impaired.

New vehicle for students who are blind or visually impaired thanks to the generosity of a fantastic donation from the Eveson Trust

Read about the fantastic running team that took to the streets of Worcester for the Worcester City Run – to support of New College Worcester.

We are delighted to have played a small but important part in a project, helping to make this vibrant art form more accessible to everyone.

Students at NCW enjoy a significant boost to the library’s collection, thanks to a generous £1,000 donation from college alumnus Mr Ian Fell.

We all extremely proud of the achievements of NCW students, whose results highlight both individual successes and talent across all subjects!

At NCW, we love prom—and we are incredibly fortunate that our students get to enjoy it Year 11, but also in Years 12, 13 and 13 Plus too!

NCW student Leo shares his passion for radio, from early inspiration to work experience at Vectis Radio and launching a school station.

Last week, if you happened to be shopping in Waitrose Worcester, you might have been greeted by one of our fantastic students!

Student Jake receives the FSA Bursary to support his transcription business, thanks to the continued support of our alumni network.

Student Jake receives the FSA Bursary to support his transcription business, thanks to the continued support of our alumni network.

Visually impaired student Millie and NCW sports therapist Pete raised money for the school in their 24 hour non-stop exercise effort

New College Worcester proudly hosted its very first outdoor cinema event, organised entirely by our Arts Award students!

NCW Celebration Day honoured student achievements with special guests including actress Melissa Johns, inspiring speakers and proud families.

NCW student Alejandro completes a successful mobility trip to Birkbeck University as part of his transition training for life beyond school.

Students join lively book-themed event at The Hive in Worcester, where students from across Worcestershire competed for the FCBG Book Award.

MCC vs NCW Cricket Match celebrates Vision Impaired (VI) cricket, bringing together passionate players for an accessible, competitive match

Sports Day returned with perfect weather, inclusive activities and live audio commentary — a fun, accessible event for all!

Student Zaki hosts a successful VE Day cake sale at NCW, raising funds for the Royal British Legion and earning praise from the Worcester branch.

NCW’s Sixth Form Enterprise Group, led by Mrs Rosoman, raises £80 to support a local street kitchen for the homeless.

We are delighted that Kate Lindsay has joined NCW as Director of Residential bringing with her a wealth of experience, knowledge and skills.

NCW feature in an episode of BBC Radio 4’s In Touch programme shining a spotlight on the vital role of specialist education for the blind

Year 7 students have been getting to know their local area through two fantastic trips that combined sunshine, history and hands-on learning. 

We are incredibly fortunate to have a wealth of musical talent among our student body – and we’re thrilled to share some fantastic news!

Last week, NCW was honoured to attend the annual May’s Court Dinner, a prestigious event hosted by the Worshipful Company of Lightmongers.

VE Day – 80 years on. Today, we pause to reflect on that momentous day and its impact on what was then Worcester College for the Blind and Chorleywood College.

NCW student Zac met with local MP to share his views on education and opportunities for visually impaired young people.

NCW students feature on ITV News as part of an extraordinary new musical project that’s transforming how we experience art.

Read about our recent trip to see “Matilda the Musical,” where NCW students experienced an interactive touch tour ahead of the show!

This week, students and staff were delighted to experience an exclusive touch tour at RGS Worcester, followed by an incredible performance of The Ash Girl. Before the show, students had the unique opportunity to explore the set, get hands-on with the scenery and props

We are delighted to announce that we have received £18,500 from the National Lottery Community Fund for new outdoor play equipment for our students. This generous funding will enhance the our outdoor spaces and provide our blind and visually impaired students with greater opportunities

Brave participants take on the challenge! We are delighted to announce the success of our exhilarating Fire Walk event, held on Friday, 14th March 2025, at Norton Parish Hall. The event, which saw brave participants walking barefoot across a bed of glowing hot embers,

National Careers Week at NCW This week, we have been celebrating National Careers Week (NCW)—a nationwide initiative dedicated to careers guidance and free educational resources. The goal is to inspire young people and help them explore exciting future pathways. At NCW, preparing students for

Celebrating Inspirational Women at NCW! Each year at NCW, we celebrate International Women’s Day by recognising the incredible women who have made a positive impact on the college, the vision impairment (VI) community, and beyond. This year, we are celebrating Phyllis Monk—a trailblazer, educator and

This week, we have been honoured to welcome the High Sheriff of Worcestershire, Charles Moyle for an inspiring and insightful visit to NCW. The High Sheriff met with Principal Rachel Perks and Chair of Governors Pat Dyson, gaining a first-hand understanding of the exceptional

Last week, we were delighted to welcome Skills Minister The Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Malvern, Jacqui Smith, to NCW as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the vital role special schools play in helping young people with disabilities to achieve their

Rydell High Comes to NCW! After months of rehearsals, Grease (School Edition) finally hit the stage at NCW this week. For weeks, the corridors have been filled with “Summer Lovin’” and “Beauty School Dropout”, as students brought Rydell High to life. After all, Grease

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

At the end of November a small group of students and staff were privileged to contribute to RNIB’s Braille 200 Library Tour.  We took a wide range of items that show how braille is taught and learned at New College Worcester and we also

NCW has received Outstanding or Good in all categories in it’s 2024 Ofsted Inspection. “This school inspires, nurtures, and empowers pupils to succeed both in their education and in later life. It maintains high expectations for all pupils, including those in the sixth form. Staff give careful consideration to the needs of pupils with visual impairments. This allows pupils to thrive. Parents and carers view the school as a community.”

We are proud to partner with charities that support our mission of empowering young blind and vision-impaired students. Together, we help them build confidence, self-esteem and the skills they need for life beyond our College. Recently we welcomed our charity partner Look UK into

5 Star school meals!   Following an unannounced inspection by Environmental Health Officers on Monday from Worcestershire Regulatory Services, our incredible catering team has once again achieved a 5-star food hygiene rating! This is a well-deserved recognition of their hard work and dedication to

At the end of last half term, our students participated in an engaging workshop featuring 3D-printed tactile diagrams. They explored materials designed by George Rhodes for the National Archives project in March, alongside a variety of diagrams related to Science, Maths and Mobility. Among

  This week, our college was buzzing with excitement as we joined together to support the wonderful cause of Children in Need. Organised by our Year 10 ASDAN students, the activities during break time were a shining example of teamwork, creativity and community spirit.

Our brand-new Sixth Form film is now live, offering an inspiring look at what it’s like to live and learn at NCW. This film showcases the opportunities, supportive community, and high-quality education available to Sixth Form students at NCW. It’s the perfect way to

We are thrilled to share the inspiring artwork of NCW student Zander, who is currently working on his Art GCSE project centred around Mythical Creatures. Zander is proving that his vision impairment is not a barrier to creativity and self-expression.  For his project, Zander

Over the summer holidays, while students enjoyed a well-deserved break, an amazing team of tradespeople worked tirelessly to transform the ground floor of the sixth form accommodation into a stunning, bright and airy living space. Thoughtfully designed with accessibility in mind, this new space

NCW student Zaki, recently had the incredible opportunity to meet his favourite author, Louie Stowell, during an event held at Birmingham Library organised by Calibre Audio. Louie Stowell, renowned for her exciting and imaginative books, has been a source of inspiration for Zaki. Zaki

In 1824, Louis Braille, at just 15 years old, invented the Braille code—a tactile writing system designed to be read by touch. This ground-breaking development has enabled blind and partially sighted individuals to read, write and access information independently. Skip forward 200 years and Braille

A chance meeting between Mobility Staff and Ringway has led to significant accessibility enhancements and new features on the NCW campus, including a specialised mobility training area. The ability to get around our campus, and the wider world, with confidence is central to the

There is a movement within the VI sector, to have the Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CFVI) adopted as a mandatory component of VI Education.  At NCW we are fully behind this movement as a specialist VI setting. At NCW

Earlier this month, we had the privilege of welcoming Clare Mullin, Senior Education and Engagement Officer from the UK Parliament, to NCW. Clare delivered a series of engaging workshops to all our students, shedding light on the important roles of the House of Commons,

Alejandro standing in the middle with his manager (far left) and part of his team. The are standing in front of the main exhibit named Design Discoveries. NCW Sixth Form Student Alejandro is a super keen linguist. In fact, Alejandro is a polyglot, 4

This week, the MFL Department not only celebrated the European Day of Languages but also went big and celebrated world languages all week! This week, Head of MFL Señora Molina has emailed students each day a fun fact to quiz their language knowledge. Some

Following last term’s Ofsted inspection of the Residential Provision at NCW, we are absolutely delighted to be able to share the final report which shows that NCW are ‘Good’ in all areas.  The report highlights some of the key strengths of the school including

The LONG wait over summer is finally over and NCW students now have their exam results! The whole of the NCW community up and down the country has been rooting for our students and have enjoyed celebrating in their success. We are thrilled with

Earlier this half term, we enjoyed attending the live Yoto Carnegie Awards Ceremony in London! This trip is a firm favourite in the NCW calendar that our avid readers look forward to! Each year thousands of reading groups in schools and libraries in the

NCW Student Zac has recently completed a HUGE fundraising challenge to raise funds for two charities that are very special to him and his family – LOOK UK and The CVI Society. Zac took the lead in organising the fundraiser along with his personal

Sixth Form student Thomas wanted to take on a challenge to mark the end of his time here at NCW whilst also raising money for specific exercise and therapeutic equipment to enhance the experience at NCW. Thomas and Pete (NCW School Therapist) set themselves

Celebration Day is a very special day in the NCW calendar – it is when the NCW Community come together for a day of celebration

NCW welcomes student from Blista, a nationwide competence centre in Germany for people with blindness and visual impairment.

Prom is also a HUGE event in the NCW calendar and one that students and staff look forward to. Getting dressed up and celebrating in style!

We are honoured that each June Marylebone Cricket Club travel to Worcester and play a game of VI Cricket with our students and then play the Worcester Elizabethans. This is a time honoured tradition that has been running for decades and one that most

Last year, NCW student Lawson had the most amazing idea of creating a sensory garden next to the NCW allotment. Supported by staff and with the help of other students, his vision has become a reality and the now well established sensory garden is

Last week, a group of NCW Sixth Form Students attended the University of Worcester to learn more about the transition to higher education as a learner with a vision impairment.  NCW students were joined by students from The Royal National College for the Blind

This May, Head Student Amy had the great honour of attending the May Court Dinner of the Worshipful Company of Lightmongers in central London. The Worshipful Company of Lightmongers is a modern Livery company with all of the members being involved in, or linked

Last half term, a group of Sixth Form students visited the Welsh Senedd, the Parliament, in Cardiff. This annual trip is a firm favourite in the NCW calendar and popular amongst our students who are particularly interested in politics and history.    For the

The ability to get around our campus, and the wider world, with confidence is central to the future success of our students. In lessons, the emphasis is on developing transferable skills for life beyond New College Worcester. All of the skills taught are fundamental

This week, we had an exciting visitor to the Art Department! Local artist Jake Coates and his adorable labradoodle Molly, spent the day with Sixth Form students Carys and Emma and Year 10.  NCW art teacher Mrs Kings, always encourages her AS/A Level Art

Meet NCW students Klara, Daniel, Lydia and Isabelle. All four students recently sat their Grade 8 Singing exam and ALL have achieved a distinction!     Klara is no stranger to the limelight and has been wowing NCW audiences for years.  Klara is a huge

The Year 9 Residential Trip to The Outward Bound Trust Centre in Aberdovey was a HUGE success! Speedboats, bush craft, jetty jumping, rock climbing, waterfalls and canoeing…they conquered it all and came back with huge smiles on their faces!  This half term, Year 9 enjoyed

We are delighted to announce that NCW will be included in a book celebrating 75 years of the Commonwealth which will be launched at Westminster Abbey.  26th April 2024 marks the official 75th anniversary of the Commonwealth and NCW is to be included in

Last week, students were kindly invited to the Lawn Tennis Association in London for a day of tours and activities –  NCW students unexpectedly met Sir Andy Murray. It’s not every day that you happen to bump into a  three Grand Slam, two times

A most loved event in the NCW calendar is the yearly visit to London to watch the London Marathon. A chance to be right at the finish line, soak up the atmosphere and witness one of the greatest sporting events in the UK! This

On Wednesday evening, NCW students took over the chapel and hosted an incredible evening full of musical delights and surprises.   At NCW, we encourage students to be actively involved in after school activities and we are always keen to hear from the students what activities they

We were honoured at the end of the term to have a visit from musical Savant Derek Paravicini.  Derek is the most incredible musician; he has absolute pitch and can play a piece of music having only heard it once. He came along with his official

At the end of last term, Dr Normanton Erry led a trip to the world famous National Archives in London where students were invited to be part of an exciting project that is focusing on making online and onsite offerings more accessible and fun

In February Half Term, 10 students from NCW had a trip of a lifetime learning to ski in the glorious Italian Alps.  Setting off from NCW by minibus, spirits were sky high and the excitement levels off the roof. The students were giddy wondering

Lionel Bart’s Oliver! The Musical Theatre Group have recently put on an outstanding production of “Oliver!” Based on the 1838 novel “Oliver Twist”, by Charles Dickens, Lionel Bart’s Oliver! tells us the story of orphan Oliver, who has been growing up in a workhouse

Eliza Warrington International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate, commemorate and honour women’s accomplishments, raise awareness about gender disparities and discrimination, as well as promote global support for women. Today at NCW, we would like to pay tribute to Miss Eliza Warrington. Eliza was

If you have ever visited NCW or ever eaten in the Dining Hall, you will know that our brilliant Catering Team prepares nutritionally balanced colourful food to tempt all palates. The staff have been working with us for many years and know all of

Each year our charity partners VICTA  run a Braille Art Competition which is open to all young people with a vision impairment aged 0 to 29 years. The challenge this year was to create a piece of Braille art with the theme of ‘time’.

We are delighted in be launching a new course as part of the bespoke Year 13+ offer. After Sixth Form, some students can benefit from an extra year at NCW to develop their skills and work towards their next steps into work or further

On Monday, NCW students Emma, Zander and Roman took part in the Worcestershire Interfaith Forum’s Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration at the Guildhall. All three read a poem by Daniel Kenneth called ‘What is freedom?’. The readings and music from all the secondary schools in Worcester

NCW 6th Form Student Alejandro is keen linguist with a passion for all things Japanese! When the opportunity to attend a ‘Japan Day’ at the University College London came up, he was more than happy to attend and further his knowledge of Japan, the

A few weeks ago, former student and broadcaster Peter White MBE, visited NCW to talk to our students about Christmas and how Christmas as a VI person may be a little different. The students had a great time and through the laughter they enjoyed

This term, as part of the joint project with Stratford Girls’ School, Year 8 students Ellie and George have been working extra hard and  have produced this amazing puppet show.  The theme is Little Red Riding Hood and they will be performing the show in

This term we are delighted to be working with Stratford Girls’ Grammar School on an exciting joint Art and Drama project, “Little Red Riding Hood.” Students in Years 7, 8 and 9 have been creating amazing masks and artwork and working on character studies

Last week, Year 9 took part in GCHQ’s National Language Competition 2023, which aims to inspire language learning in friendly competition with schools from around the UK.  Each lunchtime, students completed puzzle-solving tasks and put their language skills to the test! Students were given

We’re ecstatic to have received a magnificent Grand Piano as a gift from the Royal National Institute of Blind People.   The RNIB knows of the passion our students have for playing the piano. Hence, when they needed to find a new home for their

We are thrilled to announce that we have achieved the School Games Silver Mark Award for the 2022/23 academic year! Sport is at the heart of NCW and our Physical Education department aims to provide students with the opportunity to experience a wide range of

Recently Year 10 and 11 students had the opportunity to perform on the stage at the Royal Shakespeare Company! Yes, that’s right….the famous RSC!  RSC has been running a series of events aimed at making theatre more inclusive and accessible for those with other

This half term, students have been getting their hands a bit muddy and enjoying spending time at Bonterre Farm. This evening activity, linked to Independent Living Skills, has enabled our students to learn just how food gets from farm to fork. Students have also been looking

NCW student Leo has taken his love of radio to a whole other level by joining the team at Radio Vectis. Leo is part of the “Short Breaks Saturday Sessions” and is very much enjoying being on air during holidays and home weekends! The

Meet Sixth Form student Thomas in his latest place of work at Waitrose in Worcester! Thomas will be doing a work experience placement in Waitrose this year to gain experience in the workplace, new skills, independence and a taste of life after NCW. Thomas

Around our leafy campus, we have the most amazing apple trees that produce delicious apples! It has become somewhat of a tradition, that every September Peggy’s (one of the lower school houses) hosts an Apple Day. It is a day that EVERYONE loves and

In summer 2022 as I was thinking about my transition into retirement, I saw an advert for a Trustee / Governor position for New College Worcester. I was immediately attracted to the role having worked in the field of post-16 visual impairment / multi-sensory

https://www.ncw.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GCSE-congrats.mp4 “Our brilliant Year 11 students have gained some outstanding results this year. They have all not only had academic success which will ensure they can carry on to Sixth Form, but they have also worked tremendously hard to gain transferrable skills which has

 A-Level results 2023!  Congratulations to our amazing students that received their results yesterday. The NCW community are so proud of your achievements! “We are delighted with the results from this year’s outstanding group of students. Despite not having experienced formal examinations at GCSE, they have

Last year we had a heat wave on sports day and this year it rained. However, when life gives you lemons…make lemonade. And that is certainly what we did! Sports Day became an indoor day with an amazing array of  indoor sports dotted all

Last week students and staff set off for an adventure and visited the Royal International Air Tattoo. We all know that the British summer can be a bit hit or miss and we can expect the odd showers. The weather proved to not be

We are delighted to announce that we have appointed Steve Farr as the new Vice Principal of NCW.   For the last nine years Steve has been an Assistant Head at a mainstream school in South Gloucestershire and has over 20 years of teaching experience.

Recently NCW students and staff attended the prestigious Carnegie Awards Ceremony in London. It was a day full of excitement and glamour! Mrs Holmes, our marvellous NCW Librarian, was written the following:   The Carnegie Medal is awarded every year for the best book written

Reflections on a week of turntablism workshops delivered by Bradley Smith, funded by the Arts Council written by Rachel Perry (NCW Director of Music). We feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity for Bradley to spend a week here at NCW delivering turntablism

New Head Students for 2023 have been elected by students and staff, Amy and Lydia were successful and announced as 2023 Head Students. 

A few weeks ago, we were delighted to once again host the world famous Marylebone Cricket Club at NCW. Students and players enjoyed a friendly match and students were given the marvellous opportunity to promote and raise awareness of VI cricket.

Recently the English department took a group of NCW students to visit the Avoncroft Museum of Historical Buildings. The group had a great day soaking up the history of the site and appreciating the different buildings.  Mr Hinds (Head of English)  has written the following article on their visist.

Green-fingered NCW student Lawson, has not only created the most marvellous allotment within the grounds of the college but has also launched a weekly gardening podcast!   From top tips of how to deal with pests, to when the best time to water your vegetables

We are delighted that NCW student Natalie, has won ‘The Booming Voices’ Poetry Slam at the Swan Theatre Worcester.

We are delighted that Year 9 artwork has been featured in the Young Voices New Visions exhibition at Worcester Cathedral!

We are thrilled that thanks to the Vinchel Foundation, two classrooms have been refurbished this term. The RE room and one of the English rooms have had a fabulous transformation. Students and staff are enjoying learning and teaching in spaces that have been designed around accessibility and vision impairment needs. 

Years 7 and 8 have had an actioned pack week filled with exciting activities and adventures! From paddle boarding, bush craft skills to bowling – they have done it all! 

Green-fingered vision impaired Year 8 student Lawson, has been working hard at creating an amazing allotment within the NCW grounds. 

Speedboats, jetty jumping, rock climbing, waterfalls and canoeing…just a few of the activities Year 9 recently conquered on their 4-day residential trip to The Outward Bound Trust Centre in  Aberdovey.

NCW students, staff and parents have thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the Read for Good Readathon this term.

Recently a group of students were lucky enough to go to ‘The Sound of Music’ at The Swan Theatre in Worcester. Rahel and Isy have written a marvellous review.

On Sunday the 23rd of April, a group of students and staff got up very early and travelled to London to watch the TCS 2023 London Marathon. Our friends at VICTA, a charity supporting young people with vision impairment, kindly invited NCW students and

We are delighted to receive a £500 donation from the Worcester City Council Ward COVID Community Recovery Grant to help support the education of our students.    Councillor Tom Piotrowski, a keen Supporter of the College, kindly nominated NCW as a beneficiary of the

Many, many hours of planning, hard work and rehearsals came to fruition at the end of term with the staging of this year’s production ‘James and the Giant Peach’.

Some of our KS5 students attended a lecture at Christopher Whitehead Language College this week, focusing on the Psychology of committing crimes.

Senior students Ollie and Thomas put staff and fellow students through their paces recently at an all day indoor triathlon which they organised as part of their BTEC Sport Level 2 course.

It was all about the music just before half term when an excited group of students performed at NCW’s first ever Musical Theatre Concert!

This term Blue Belt Judo enthusiast Rico attended the British Judo Schools Championship in Sheffield to compete against athletes from other schools across the country.

Super Power Panto – A Review by Amelie – Year 9

A group of excited students set off on a trip of a lifetime! They flew into Italy on Monday 13th February and came back on Saturday 18th February.

Sixth Formers, including Politics and Economics students, paid a visit to Parliament last week!

Over the last three months NCW have had the honour and privilege of working with the emerging theatre company Strange Futures to create their production – The Tree Rings.

VICTA are once again holding their Braille Art Competition, encouraging young people with a vision impairment to get creative with Braille!

NCW’s Drama department are excited to present a brand new production of James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl.

Students and staff in the NCW Musical Theatre club are busy preparing for a special concert before the end of half term!

Everyone is buying an air fryer and raving about what they can do. 
As a department, we think they are super but you have to know what you are wanting to buy.

Buddy and Flo, our resident Elves have been causing a bit of mischief around school in the run up to the Christmas break!

Students and twin brothers, Toby and Corey, were so blown away by the support that Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter gives to animals that they wanted to do their bit to help.

NCW students had the opportunity to visit Royal Grammar School Worcester (RGSW) this month, to experience their Senior School Musical, Zorro.

Students studying AS History enjoyed exploring the past during a visit to Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology at The Hive.

In October this year, Women on Wheels held Worcestershire’s first ever all female cycling sportive with the aim to raise enough money to buy and maintain a tandem bike for the students here at NCW. The students at the college LOVE cycling and can

As part of NCW’s aim to forge links within the local community, A Level English Language students have been collaborating with their peers from Worcester Sixth Form College on creative writing.

To complement our students’ academic studies, we are committed to providing practical advice and guidance to students choosing their careers after Sixth form.

Year 12 student and keen Judoka, Rico, travelled to Venray in Holland on Thursday 24 November to prepare for his first international competition!

NCW students were filled with excitement as a very famous Pudsey bear arrived to visit them during break time this morning!

Last Thursday evening, our friends at Browns at the Quay, kindly supported by Anja Potze, hosted an amazing charity dinner in aid of NCW.  Everyone was treated to a glass of fizz on arrival where NCW students Ilya and Mustafa, enjoyed meeting the guests

Following the success of its introduction to the Worcestershire School Games programme last year, Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire have once again launched the Sensory Adventure Walk! 

Year 8 NCW student, Jamie, was honoured to grab the spade and plant a tree to form part of the Queen’s Green Canopy.

On Saturday 15 October, NCW held it’s second Family Day event of the year – a fun, free event for families and young people with vision impairment.

We are excited to announce that thanks to the Vinchel Foundation, we are able to continue with our classroom refurbishment programme at NCW.  The Vinchel Foundation is a charitable trust that specifically funds projects linked to blindness and vision impairment. Last month we had

On Sunday 2nd October a group of staff and students set off early in the morning to travel to London for the 2022 TCS London Marathon.

Year 11 student Louisa has been busy in Chemistry looking at unknown compounds and how they can be identified through a series of tests.

September is often a month that represents change with the autumnal equinox and the start of new school years. For some, it can also mean the start of University life! 
Former student Amy left NCW in June 2022 and has just started her first year at the University of Gloucestershire studying Journalism.

Former student Charlie studied at NCW from 2014 to 2018, and had a very keen interest in Modern Foreign Languages!

Before the end of last term, the NCW Art Department were invited by VI charity VICTA to take part in an exciting, international Braille art project.

Our NCW community are saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and we send our thoughts and prayers to the Royal family at this time.

NCW students who worked towards GCSE exams earn the success they have achieved today, with grades reflecting their effort and determination

We are delighted that once again, all students who are hoping to go on to higher education are able to go to their first choice of university.

Recorded as the hottest day EVER on Tuesday 19 July, previous plans to hold our annual NCW Sports Day outside were to be rethought!

As the end of the academic year nears, the last week in school is usually spent off-timetable – doing lots of fun activities with the students such as trips out, visits, Sports Day and games.

The European Para Youth Games (EPYG) returned this year for the first time since 2019, taking place between 27 June and 4 July in Finland.

As part of our work to become more equipped to support the wellbeing of students, a number of staff have recently undergone training to gain NCW Trauma Informed Schools (TIS) status.

Students had the amazing opportunity to learn how to fly using a spectacular 6m high dome rig, during an aerial dance session at Everybody Dance!

Students from NCW shone at the recent Metro Blind Athletics Open 2022 whilst they competed in a number of races and games, and determined to beat their personal bests!

A group of fearless Year 8 and 9 students recently embarked on an end of year camp, packed with fun activities and new experiences.

Students Rahel and DJ have been busy working on various business enterprises in order to raise money for a chosen charity in Ukraine, supporting those who are vision impaired.

There are many school events that as a community, we all enjoy and look forward to during the summer.
One of those events is of course the annual MCC v NCW Cricket Match!

Tesco Community Champions visited NCW and talked about experiences of shopping and how to make the store more accessible.

In May, two senior students had the great honour of attending the May Court Dinner of the Worshipful Company of Lightmongers at the Tallow Chandlers Hall in central London.

Recognised for her outstanding 46 years of service to Education and Special Education, Mrs Barter, Head of Religious Education at NCW, was invited to a very special garden party at Buckingham Palace to celebrate.

In January, Worcestershire County Council launched a competition to create a banner design to commemorate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The competition received over 200 entries from young people all over Worcestershire!

Retinoblastoma is a type of eye cancer which can most commonly be found in babies and young children and is often spotted by having a white pupil. The condition can cause people to lose one or both eyes, and has significant psychological and physical impact.

From 9 – 15 May, the UK will be celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week – a week which aims to inspire action to promote messages of good mental health for everyone. The event has continued to grow each year with more and more focus being put on to mental health, and is now one of the biggest awareness weeks across the UK!

On Monday 2 May, NCW held it’s bi-annual Family Day – a fun, free event for families and young people with vision impairment.

Students have been keeping busy over the Easter holidays, not just eating chocolate, but practising and refining their Independent Living Skills (ILS)! 

Physics guru and Head of Science, Mr Stark, has been recognised and awarded as Teacher of the Year at the Worcestershire Education Awards 2022!

The Student Fundraising Committee had a busy week raising funds for Ukraine. They had a bake sale, a non uniform and even a ‘throw the sponge at the teacher.’

A large part of the NCW offer is to provide students with opportunities to be involved in many activities outside the classroom. These help enrich their learning experience, help with integration into the community and develop crucial life skills for adulthood.

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There has recently been a number of near misses on roads around NCW where our students who are blind or vision impaired have been in grave danger of injury due to dangerous or thoughtless driving.

Would you like the opportunity to win £25000 each week whilst supporting New College Worcester?Our amazing Parent Fundraising Forum suggested that we join a lottery to raise funds for the College. So, we listened and we are now part of Worcester Community Lottery.

Students Millie, Tom, Rahel and Harry ventured to Arthog, a village in North Wales, with the NCW Activities Team to experience a weekend outdoors and going back to basics! 

To mark this year’s European Day of Languages on Sunday 26 September, the NCW Modern Foreign Languages department launched a cultural diversity project to students, World Languages and Me. The lucky winner/s would be treated to a special French breakfast!

Spanish studying students across NCW received some very different lessons as part of a special international project in conjunction with schools in Spain and Germany!

NCW were humbled to attend a day at the Sixways Worcester Warriors Stadium last month to gain insight into the development and scope of Blind Rugby coaching.

Students in Dot’s house enjoyed an activity packed camping trip in Barmouth, organised by NCW’s Activity Department. Here is an account of what they got up to from Ali, Senior Houseparent, and students!

Leavers. It is one of the biggest events of the year – filled with laughter, excitement and celebrating the end of the school year. And what a year it has been!

In January 2021, we will be celebrating one hundred years since Chorleywood College for girls with little or no sight opened its doors.

Students joined players at the Worcester Warriors for a training session in blind rugby, known as hugby, filming with the BBC

Blind and visually impaired students at NCW got up close and personal with a hands on science experience – Operating Theatre Live!

The chapel and LRC at New College Worcester recently played host to a school production of the hit show Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!

A group of ten fearless NCW students took to the slopes as they embarked on a ski trip to the mountain of Sauze D’Oulx, Italy.

On Wednesday 4 December, New College Worcester held its first ever Success in Employment event – a whole school drop down day focusing on careers.

On Friday 8 November, Year 10 students along with staff were packed and ready to depart for their historical weekend in Krakow, Poland.