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 UK and around the world get involved in the Yoto Carnegie

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 trainer Barnes Rose. The event was hosted in his home town

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 the challenge of doing 24 hours of non stop exercise, starting

Celebration Day is a very special day in the NCW calendar – it is when the NCW Community comes together for a day of speeches, music, awards, celebration and showcases. It is also a day when we say goodbye to our Leavers, happy in the knowledge that they are confident, prepared and ready for life

For over 30 years, NCW has had a long-standing partnership with Blista. Blista is a nationwide competence centre for people with blindness and visual impairment as well as an open and lively educational and meeting place for young and old in Marburg, Germany .  Erik is a student at Blista and when they contacted NCW

Prom is a HUGE event in the NCW calendar and one that students and staff look forward to.  An evening of getting dressed up, dancing, celebrating, awards, great food, music and friendship.  This year was no different and perhaps the best Prom yet!  Head Students Lydia and Amy were involved from the get-go in the

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 former students remember with fondness.  This year was no different and

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 a quiet space for all to enjoy. Sensory gardens are sanctuaries

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 and spent the day on campus for the informative sessions organised by

We are delighted that the artwork of NCW students has been featured in the ‘Young Voices New Visions’ exhibition at Worcester Cathedral, opening on Sunday 26th May until Sunday 23rd June. This annual exhibition by Severn Arts, showcases the artistic talent of children and young people from across Worcestershire, provides the perfect opportunity to show