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A group of adults from New College Worcester, UK Blind Baseball and international blind baseball partners stand together on a grassy field at NCW, with tall trees and blue sky in the background. They are holding blind baseball equipment including a bat, balls and training accessories.

NCW Welcomes Blind Baseball Associations and Coaches to Inspire Future Generations

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.

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NCW students witness a moment in marathon history

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.

Two people walk together across a pedestrian crossing while the traffic lights on both sides display red signals for vehicles. The crossing area is bordered by low shrubs, trees, and a metal railing on the right. In the background, there are several parked cars, a small bus, and a row of older-style buildings with chimneys and sloped roofs under a partly cloudy sky.

UK’s First On‑Site Pedestrian Crossing Training Facility Opens at New College Worcester

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

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NCW Rated Good with Outstanding Leadership | Ofsted

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

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Paralympic Champion Naomi Riches MBE Returns to NCW

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.

Supporting Futures Through Work Experience at NCW

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

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Behind the Scenes at Mondelez Cadbury: A Bean‑to‑Bar Adventure

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

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NCW Welcomes Students from Blista School in Germany

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.

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NCW Wins Secondary Category in VICTA Art Competition

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

NCW brings Dracula to the stage!

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