Did you catch Hester and Pickle on TV last night? They starred on Puppy School for Guide Dogs - a heartwarming journey as they faced their final test before being paired. Watch here (you'll need to sign up or sign in to view): www.channel5.com/show/puppy-s...

Join @pocklington.bsky.social for STEP Together 2025 – a free event for blind or partially sighted students on Saturday 11 October,, 11:00 - 15:30 at the TPT Hub, London. Gain skills through workshops, connect with peers, and explore assistive tech. Register: www.pocklington.org.uk/education/en...

Last week our Massage and Complementary Therapies students practiced their skills with NHS staff, offering a range of massages. They not only provided a great experience but also developed their client communication skills. Learn more about our public massage clinics: www.rnc.ac.uk/therapyservi...

Huge congrats to RNC staff, students and alumni called up for the England blind football teams! The women's team competes in the IBSA World Championship (Oct 2-12), while the men's team heads to the IBSA Nations Cup (Sept 25 - Oct 1). Good luck all! Details from the FA here: shorturl.at/04lZT

Join our team! RNC is looking to fill the following positions: Fundraising Administrator (part time) Teacher of Mobility and Independent Living Skills For more details and an application form, visit our website: www.rnc.ac.uk/jobs

We're all set for Sight Village Blackpool at the Winter Gardens. Nathan will be here until 3.30pm. Drop by the stand, ask your questions, and find out more about RNC. #SightVillage #VisuallyImpaired #education #employment #empowerment

A crucial Day of Action for SEND families! RNC stands in full support. Over 124k signatures are driving today's parliamentary debate on SEND rights. Tune in to the debate live here: rb.gy/j4v2yz Sign and share the petition here: shorturl.at/zrXzX #SaveOurChildrensRights

GCSE/LEVEL 2 RESULTS DAY 2025 | Our students are shining with a 77% overall pass rate and 100% in many vocational qualifications. Huge congrats to everyone! Read more here: www.rnc.ac.uk/news-item.as #RNCHereford #Education #Results2025 #GCSEs

Just one day to go until GCSE/Level 2 Results Day! RNC staff will be on hand to give results and offer support via the Exams Hotline from 10:00 to 14:00 Call: 01432 265725. If lines are busy, please try again or email Claire Lewin for assistance. Good Luck everyone! #Results2025 #GCSE

Support RNC's Sports Academy with the Grassroots Sports Lottery! You could win between £250 and £25,000! Tickets are just £1/week, and 50% goes to our College's Sports Academy. Plus, enter this month's Super Draw for a chance to win a £2000 luxury getaway! Join now: shorturl.fm/qaIdv

Huge congrats to RNC students on their results! 94% A Level pass rate and 100% secured first-choice uni places! EPQ saw a 92% pass rate. Plus, a 97% achieved in Level 3 qualifications! 100% in Level 3 Braille too! Here’s to your bright futures! Read more here: www.rnc.ac.uk/news-item.as

Good luck to all of our AS/A Level and Level 3 students receiving results tomorrow! Staff will be on hand to give you your results and discuss any issues. Telephone lines (01432 265725) will be open from 10:00 to 14:00. Wishing you all the very best! #Results2025 #ALevels #Level3

Big congrats to student Lydia! Her article is featured in this week's Hereford Times 'Talking Point' column. Proud to see her voice shine in such a key local publication. Read it here: www.rnc.ac.uk/news-item.as [Photo credit: Rahil Ahmad/RNIB]

Congratulations to RNC student Zyare Outerbridge for receiving a scholarship from the Hamilton Parish Council in Bermuda to attend RNC for a second year! 👏 For more details, check out the full article from @bernews.bsky.social bernews.com/2025/08/hami...

The summer edition of the RNC newsletter is out now! Packed with stories from an eventful term. Read it here: cmemailmarketing.co.uk/3A021A143-CM... Don't miss out on future editions! Sign up to receive the newsletter three times per year by registering here: app.donorfy.com/form/YF9ACP4...

RNC student Megan Smithson-Booth shone at the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) British Open at Warwick University! Her courage and spirit shone through and she really impressed BJJ champion Braulio Estima (pictured) So proud of you, Meg! #BJJ #BritishOpen #CombatAcademyHereford

Want to make a difference to the lives of young people with visual impairment? RNC is recruiting for an Activities Co-ordinator and a Student Bar Supervisor to join our dedicated and supportive team. For more details on the roles and an application form, visit: www.rnc.ac.uk/jobs

Looking for a new challenge in Hereford? RNC has the following vacancies: Student Bar Supervisor IT Teacher and Assistive & Digital Technologies Teacher (ADT) Fitness Instructor (at thePoint4) For more details and an application form, visit: www.rnc.ac.uk/jobs

Biology students had an amazing trip to @westmidsafari.bsky.social recently, bringing their learning to life. They explored tactile artefacts and even held Kenny the Bearded Dragon. The day was filled with unforgettable animal encounters. www.rnc.ac.uk/news-item.as

We're excited to be at Sight Village Central being held at Eastside Rooms in Birmingham! Come visit our stand and learn more about RNC. Nathan and Ellie will be here today until 4pm and tomorrow from 9.30am to 3.30pm. Don't miss this opportunity to speak with us! #SightVillage #VisuallyImpaired

The legal rights of children with SEND in the UK are under threat. Every child deserves the support to thrive! Join the #SaveOurChildrensRights campaign to protect their access to education, therapies, and equipment. Sign the petition: www.saveourchildrensrights.org.uk/ #EducationForAll #SEND

Great to see RNC students @worcesteruni.bsky.social for their V.I. Information Day! This event is all about gearing up for university life - navigating campus, finding accommodation, making friends, and discovering what HE has to offer. Read more here: www.worcester.ac.uk/about/news/2...

Students had a fab time at last night's Paella & EPQ Night! It was a time to celebrate the hard work and success of those who had completed their qualifications. Plus, it was the perfect opportunity for everyone from the Spanish trip to reunite and share some laughs. Check out the photos below!

Shape the future of digital accessibility! RNC is recruiting a full-time IT and Assistive & Digital Technologies Teacher. For full details and how to apply, visit: www.rnc.ac.uk/jobs

Our trip to Barry Island was brilliant! We enjoyed the beach and paddling. While some braved the funfair others visited some of the Gavin & Stacey film locations. And what's a seaside trip without ice cream and fish and chips? A fab time had by all and thank you to everyone who supported.

Last week, Biology and Geography students joined volunteer Ant Barraclough from #FriendsOfTheRiverWye to explore the River Wye! They monitored water quality and discovered local wildlife, like migrating Sand Martins from Africa! #RiverWye #CitizenScientists

We need YOUR help to win £5,000! The Movement for Good's Children and Young People Special Draw is OPEN and RNC is eligible! 10 charities will snag £5,000 each, and your nomination could make us one of them. This draw runs from June 16 - 22. Nominate us now: youth.movementforgood.com/index.php

Last month, Level 3 Health & Social Care students got first aid training from Simon Griffiths of Hereford First Aid! They learned vital skills, including CPR and how to use a defibrillator. Huge thanks to Simon for his expert guidance! Curious about our courses? Check out: www.rnc.ac.uk/courses

Last Saturday, our @dofe.org students embraced adventure! They tackled their final practice walk at Croft Ambrey Hill Fort, navigating fields and woodlands. Big thanks to Lisa and our amazing volunteers for making it happen!

We're hiring! Join RNC and make a difference. We're looking for: Teacher of Mobility and Independent Living Skills Night Residential Support Officer Wellbeing Support Officer Cleaner Nurse If you're passionate about supporting young people with visual impairments, apply now: www.rnc.ac.uk/jobs

Thrilled that student Hazal's article was published in the Hereford Times! This collaboration helps students develop their writing skills and share their voices. Thanks to teachers Claire and Heloise for their guidance! Hazal's article: www.rnc.ac.uk/news-item.as #StudentVoices #WritingSkills

@newcollegeworc.bsky.social is campaigning for wider government support for specialist education, which RNC wholeheartedly supports. Here NCW Principal Rachel Perks discusses this crucial issue on BBC Radio 4: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... #SpecialistEducation #VisuallyImpaired #GovernmentSupport

Happy #PrideMonth! 🌈 Our students kicked off the celebrations with an amazing Pride party at the Braille Inn on Friday. There were rainbows everywhere, fantastic music, and so much fun celebrating with our LGBTQ+ community at the College.

Happy #PrideMonth! 🌈 Our students kicked off the celebrations with an amazing Pride party at the Braille Inn on Friday. There were rainbows everywhere, fantastic music, and so much fun celebrating with our LGBTQ+ community at the College.

Imagine having an AI robot as your study buddy! That's exactly what students at RNC have created to ace their exams. Want to know more about this game-changing tech? Click here: www.herefordtimes.com/news/2521192... #Education #Empowerment

Calling all 10 to 13-year-olds with a V.I. and their families! Join RNC and @VICTA for a fun-filled Summer Weekend from Saturday, 02 August, until Sunday, 03 August. Secure your place now! #SummerWeekend #information #visit #explore #discover #activites #residential #VISports

Looking for a meaningful job that changes lives? RNC is hiring: Night Residential Support Officer Wellbeing Support Officer Join us in creating a supportive space for visually impaired students. Listen to what staff have to say: www.youtube.com/watch Apply now www.rnc.ac.uk/jobs

RNC is hiring a Teacher of Mobility and Independent Living Skills (ILS). Do you want to empower visually impaired students to live confidently? Check out this film for insights from our amazing team: www.youtube.com/watch. For details and to apply, visit: www.rnc.ac.uk/jobs #Jobs #Teaching

Big news! RNC student Izzy Harrison will share the stage with tenor Rhys Meirion at the North Wales Music Cooperative's 10th-anniversary concert in St Asaph Cathedral on June 12! Wishing her all the best from everyone at RNC! Read more: nation.cymru/news/inspira...

Last week, RNC students enjoyed the atmosphere of @hayfestival.bsky.social, a top arts and literature festival. They attended a talk by author Nicola Davies about her books and her efforts to raise environmental awareness, which left them feeling truly inspired. #HayFestival #Inspiration #Reading

Support VI athletes and win big! RNC's Sports Academy has European Champions in Blind Football and World Cup Silver Medallists in Goalball! For just £1 a week, 50% of your ticket will fund vital equipment and coaching, and you could win £25,000! www.thegrassrootssportlottery.co.uk/support/rnc-...

We're hiring! The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) and thePoint4 have some fantastic opportunities available. Join our team! We're looking for: @thePoint4 Duty Manager Fitness Instructor @RNC Teacher of Braille Housekeeping Manager Find out more and apply here: www.rnc.ac.uk/jobs

Huge shoutout to our amazing students who traded canes for sponges and raised £125 for their future trips abroad! They tackled dusty cars and even battled stubborn tree sap! Big thanks to the Fundraising and Estates teams and volunteer Mick, for their support! #StudentPower #Fundraising

Ellie, from RNC's Marketing and Student Recruitment team, was featured on RNIB Connect Radio this week. Allan Russell interviewed her at Sight Village in Glasgow. You can listen in here: audioboom.com/posts/872407...

We've very excited to be at the Science Centre in Glasgow for Sight Village Scotland. Ellie is ready to answer your questions and help you find out more about RNC. Arrive before 3.30pm and make sure you say hello! #SightVillage #VisuallyImpaired #education #employment #empowerment

Join our team! The College is looking for a Housekeeping Manager and a Teacher of Braille, while our public leisure centre, thePoint4, is also looking for a Duty Manager. Find out more and apply today at www.rnc.ac.uk/jobs...

Our students hit the Hereford Cycle Track for the first time this summer. So many first-time cyclists and huge smiles all around. Side-by-side bikes, tandem trikes, and tandem bikes were a massive hit! Thanks to Phil, Julie, Rachel, and Matilda for their support in getting everyone on the move!

Level 3 Business students tackled Critical Path Analysis this week! This theory is challenging, complicated and a very visual concept but the group absolutely nailed it. Teacher Lauren was super proud!

Fantastic to see RNC's Ladies Goalball Team, sponsored by the @rnib.bsky.social, featured in the Hereford Times before they head to Finland for the Goalball Clubs World Cup! Good luck, ladies! Click this link to read more: www.herefordtimes.com/sport/251575... #RNIB #Goalball #WorldCup #RNCHereford

Today is #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay! Let's make a difference for those who are blind or visually impaired. Just one thing you can do? Use Alt Text! By adding descriptions to images, you make the digital world more inclusive. #AltText #DigitalAccessibility