Vika’s FUN-tastic Friday – Winter Sessions ⭐
Welcome to Vika’s FUN-tastic Friday! A brand new online youth club for young people aged between 9-15 years old that has a vision impairment.
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Summer Activity Break Summer ’25
A fun residential break for 11 to 16 year olds who are blind or vision impaired to take part in a range of activities and sports using the facilities and grounds at NCW.
Fire Walk 2025
Sign up today to take part in our 2025 Fire Walk. Join us on Friday 14th March at Norton Parish Hall to take on one of the most empowering challenges you’ll ever experience. As the name suggests, it involves walking barefoot across a bed of
The Braillists Foundation conference for World Braille Day
The Braillists Foundation are hosting the world’s first face-to-face conference for World Braille Day, taking place at New College Worcester on Saturday 4 January 2025. Join them to hear from inspiring speakers, browse an exhibition of braille technology, have your braille questions answered in
Festive Fayre and Concert 2024
This year we are taking celebrations to next level and bringing even more festive fun to the NCW Christmas experience! Join us on Friday the 20th December for Festive Fun! From 9:30 am – 11 am there will be carol singing, rock school and
Online Independent Living Skills – Avoiding the Hot Hob
Avoiding the Hot Hob: For young people with a VI, there are ways to avoid the potential dangers, and fears, of using a hot hob. The session will focus on strategies to support the use of microwaves and air fryers.
A Level Science Day
The Practical Endorsement is a key component of A Level Science. How do we deliver this to students with a Vision Impairment? New College has successfully delivered the Practical Endorsement in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, this Outreach Day will show your school or college how this is possible. It is ideal for teachers, QTVIs, and parents of A Level students or prospective A Level students.
Bitesize IT – Introduction to Screenreaders for sighted support
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).
NCW Schools Out! Holiday club! 01/11/24 ⭐
Hosted by Vika, this is a friendly, online group for students and other young people with a vision impairment. 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.
NCW Schools Out! Holiday club! 27/10/24 ⭐
Hosted by Vika, this is a friendly, online group for students and other young people with a vision impairment. 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.
