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The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is the UK's leading Further Education college for young people aged 16-25 with visual impairment. Charity No: 1000388
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The Royal National College for the Blind @rnc.ac.uk · 8h
It's International #WhiteCaneSafetyDay Let's celebrate the white cane, a powerful symbol of independence for those who are visually impaired. Want to learn more about different cane types or life as a cane user? Check out this film. Together, we can promote #Accessibility, #Awareness #Inclusivity!
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The Royal National College for the Blind @rnc.ac.uk · 1d
RNC is hiring! Looking for a part-time role in a friendly, inclusive place? Check out these opportunities:

Bar Staff – Keep the good vibes flowing in our student bar.
Marketing and Enquiries Administrator – Be the welcoming voice for our amazing work!

Apply now: www.rnc.ac.uk/jobs
A graphic with a picture of 3 students 2 seated and one standing, holding coffee mugs. Text reads: Join our team! Learn more and apply at www.rnc.ac.uk/jobs'. A white RNC logo is bottom left and a white thePoint4 logo is bottom right
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The Royal National College for the Blind @rnc.ac.uk · 2d
Spaces are available for our 'Have a Go' Activity Weekend on 25-26 October! If you're 13-17 and visually impaired, join us for judo, bowling, cooking, music, and more—all free! Stay on-site in student accommodation. Questions? Email [email protected]. Sign up here: forms.office.com/e/X6n4Jru2MR
Young visually impaired attendees from February’s 'Have a Go' weekend, posing for a photo outdoors.
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The Royal National College for the Blind @rnc.ac.uk · 6d
Last Sunday, 15 students headed to Hereford Bowl for a fantastic morning of ten pin bowling. Strikes, spares, and smiles all round! A big thank you to everyone who supported the trip.

📸 Tom Williams
A student holds a bowling ball steady at the top of a bowling ramp, ready to bowl 2 students stand in silhouetter in front of the illuminated lanes A group of students standing in front of the lanes The group getting ready to ball - the lighting is very subdued and everyone is in silhouette
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The Royal National College for the Blind @rnc.ac.uk · 6d
If you #TickTheBox when you donate – thank you! Gift Aid helps us to do so much more. On #GiftAidAwarenessDay we're celebrating all our amazing supporters! @cfgsocial.bsky.social
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The Royal National College for the Blind @rnc.ac.uk · 7d
We're Hiring! Join our team at RNC as a part-time Marketing Enquiries Administrator and help us connect with future students. If you're organised, creative, and passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Learn more and apply here: www.rnc.ac.uk/jobs
a red white and blue graphic with a circular photo of a student holding a phone to her ear and typing on a computer keyboard with her other hand. The RNC logo is top right and text bottom right reads: 'Join our team! Learn more and apply at www.rnc.ac.uk/jobs'
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The Royal National College for the Blind @rnc.ac.uk · 20d
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...
No access outside UK
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The Royal National College for the Blind @rnc.ac.uk · 21d
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...
Student Transitions - Thomas Pocklington Trust
Discover our programme of events to support your transitions through education as a blind or partially sighted student, the topics of these sessions, and how to register.
www.pocklington.org.uk
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The Royal National College for the Blind @rnc.ac.uk · 21d
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...
A client lies face down on a massage table. Student Gareth is massaging his leg under the g guidance of teacher Jim Samih massages a client's neck - the client is sitting on a massage chair with her back to him Emma is performing Indian Head Massage - her client sits on a chair in front of her Vasilisa massages a client's shoulders - the client is sitting on a massage chair with her back to her
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The Royal National College for the Blind @rnc.ac.uk · 26d
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
5 people in front of the entrance to the College. 3 stand with two crouched in front
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The Royal National College for the Blind @rnc.ac.uk · 28d
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
A graphic with a photo of a ILS teacher overseeing a student cooking the hob in a kitchen. A second photo shows a person using a computer. The RNC logo in white is top right and text reads: Join our team! Learn more and apply at www.rnc.ac.uk/jobs
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The Royal National College for the Blind @rnc.ac.uk · 29d
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
Nathan is seated at the RNC stand, which features a large banner in the background. The table is filled with promotional materials, including brochures, flyers, and other merchandise. There is also a tablet on the table showing videos and for people to fill out forms.
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The Royal National College for the Blind @rnc.ac.uk · Sep 15
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
An image of the inside of the houses of parliament with tiered seats and MPs sitting. There's a green filter overlay and text in white on green reads: "SEND Day of Action: Fight to Save Our Children's Rights on September 15th. They broke the system. They can't break us."
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The Royal National College for the Blind @rnc.ac.uk · Aug 21
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
A large group of students wearing evening wear stand outside the College entrance cheering with their arms in the air A headshot of Dominic - he is wearing a green student ambassador polo shirt and a lanyard
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The Royal National College for the Blind @rnc.ac.uk · Aug 20
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
A graphic with an RNC red background with the RNC logo at the top in white. Text reads 'GOOD LUCK!' and there's a graphic of a four leaf clover in RNC blue on the right hand side
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The Royal National College for the Blind @rnc.ac.uk · Aug 19
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
A graphic for the super draw showing photos of 3 city destinations and the logos for the lottery and RNC's Sports Academy
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The Royal National College for the Blind @rnc.ac.uk · Aug 14
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
Students arranged for a group photo outside the Learning Hub dressed in evening wear on the eve of their Prom
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The Royal National College for the Blind @rnc.ac.uk · Aug 13
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
A graphic with a RNC blue background and the RNC logo in while with the words in capital letters reading 'GOOD LUCK!' There is also a graphic of a hand in RNC red with its fingers crossed
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The Royal National College for the Blind @rnc.ac.uk · Aug 13
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]
Lydia stands in the Massage and Complementary Therapies classroom - there are models of different body parts standing on the table in front of her and educational posters of the human body on the walls behind her. A photo of the printed article in the Hereford Times (the article can be read via the link in the post)
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The Royal National College for the Blind @rnc.ac.uk · Aug 12
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...
Hamilton Parish Council Award Four Scholarships - Bernews
The Hamilton Parish Council has presented scholarship awards to students Malaysia Roberts, Justin Bascome-Dickinson, Tcherari [Ari] Kamara, and Zyare Outerbridge. A spokesperson said, “The Hamilton Parish Council was very pleased to once again be able to provide scholarships to four excellent students, thanks in part to a generous grant from the Lyceum Trust. Following receipt of …
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The Royal National College for the Blind @rnc.ac.uk · Aug 5
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...
Three female students stand in a kitchen holding drinks (in mugs and glasses) with arms around each other
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The Royal National College for the Blind @rnc.ac.uk · Jul 29
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
Meg stands in front of a sponsor board being interviewed by Braulio who is speaking into a microphone Meg has BJJ Champion Braulio Estima in a headlock as he grimaces holding her cane - (it is a staged photo for comedic effect) Meg and Braulio smiling for the camera
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The Royal National College for the Blind @rnc.ac.uk · Jul 14
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
White text on a red and blue background reads: Join our team! Learn more and apply: www.rnc.ac.uk/jobs The RNC and thePoint4 logos are displayed and a there is an image of 3 students chatting, one holds a mug which says 'this is a cup of ambition' on it
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The Royal National College for the Blind @rnc.ac.uk · Jul 10
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
A graphic with two students walking through the RNC campus - one has a cane. Text reads: Join our team! Learn more and apply at www.rnc.ac.uk/jobs - white versions of the RNC and thePoint4 logos are displayed at the bottom corners
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The Royal National College for the Blind @rnc.ac.uk · Jul 7
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
Lucja taking a selfie with Olly Amelie and Sham who are seated on baby triceratops models Grace holding Kenny the Bearded Dragon lizard as Josh watches on Max with an Ostrich egg Molly the park educator explaining how a buffalo can defend itself against a lion, using a buffalo skull including horns that stretch across the whole table
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