🌱🥔 Mr Painter is keeping the allotment thriving while Head Gardener Lawson is on exam leave! Yesterday's harvest brought in the first bumper crop of new potatoes of the season – straight from the plot to the kitchen. 🍽️✨ #HomeGrown #FromPlotToPlate #NCWLife #VisionImpaired 🌱🧡

Congratulations to Phil Brookes, Head of Maths who has been recognised as one of the top 5 teacher mentors in the UK by Best Practice Network. A fantastic and well-deserved achievement – well done, Phil! Read more: zurl.co/gKKZB #BrailleMaths #QTVI #VisionImpairment

After an incredible 26 yrs of service to NCW, we are proud to celebrate Victoria Ward, who has been honoured with a High Sheriff Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the education of blind and vision-impaired young people. 🧡 🔗 : zurl.co/XoZhQ

Special NCW shout-out to our brilliant chefs Paul and Mat! 👏💧In this heat, they’ve been going above and beyond—around the college delivering ice-cold water to keep students and staff cool. Yes please… and thank you! 🙌😄 #NCW #Heatwave #StayingCool

📱 Social Media Ban: What do young people think? Following the recent announcement on banning social media for under 16s from 2027, our students at NCW have been sharing their thoughts. 👉 zurl.co/8Hyyv #NCW #VisionImpairment #Accessibility #SEND #SocialMedia

NCW Students Share Their Views on Social Media Ban for Under 16s - New College Worcester

NCW students share their views on the proposed social media ban for under 16s, exploring its impact on accessibility, communication and learning.

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Our June NCW Outreach Bulletin is here—full of practical tips and insights. Top tip: Creating tactile diagrams in Word matters! From grouping shapes to using textures, small changes = big impact. 👉 Read more: zurl.co/IroNQ #NCW #SEND #Accessibility

Our 6th Form students recently took part in a Blind Parenting Workshop, gaining valuable insight into parenting as a visually impaired adult. A fantastic opportunity to build confidence, develop practical life skills &prepare for the future. 👉 zurl.co/rnXQ5

✨ Join our team at NCW! We’re hiring a Teacher of Access Technology to help students build independence, confidence and life skills. 📅 Apply by 19 June 👉 Find out more and apply #NCW #JobOpportunity #MakeADifference

The smile you make when you completely ace your acoustic rifle shooting session! 😄🎯 Huge well done, Ed — you star! ⭐ Image description: Student holding a shooting target with clustered hits near the centre, standing in a corridor besides lockers and holding a long white cane.

It’s that time of year—education recruitment is in full swing! 🙌 We’ve just launched some exciting new roles… Want to work somewhere that inspires, nurtures and empowers young people with vision impairment? 💙 👉 zurl.co/ux3Ns Provide your feedback on BizChat

A lovely rainbow over the running track last night 🌈 Moments like this remind us that anything is possible. 📷Photo credit: Peter Boyle - Sports Therapist A bright rainbow stretches across a grey sky above a grassy running track, bordered by a line of trees in the background.

BREAKING NEWS!📣 We are delighted to share that NCW is now part of the Aequalis Education Trust. The decision follows an extensive review by the Governing Body and will help us to go from strength to strength, securing the future of the college for generations to come. Read more at zurl.co/nIZP8

🎉 It’s a Sight Village day…Lottie from NCW is at the Leeds event today – come and say hello! 👋 She’d love to talk to you about how we inspire, nurture and empower young people with a vision impairment. 📍 Royal Armouries, Leeds, LS10 1LT ⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm #SightVillage

🐄🌱Snuggles with chickens and baby lambs, hands-on learning and plenty of fresh air – what’s not to love? Our students have been building confidence, learning new skills and making the most of their weekly visits to Bonterre Farm. 👉 zurl.co/mHw6B

NCW students head down to the farm! - New College Worcester

NCW students visit Bonterre Farm each week, building confidence through animal care, outdoor learning, and hands-on experiences.

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Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. At NCW, accessibility is at the heart of everything we do — but it means something different to everyone. Let’s start a conversation… 👉 What does accessibility mean to you? #GAAD #Accessibility #VICommunity

We’re so proud to share that Tilly, our much-loved school dog, has officially qualified as a therapy dog at NCW! From boosting confidence to bringing calm and comfort, Tilly plays a special role in supporting our students every day 🧡 Read more: zurl.co/MkCrs

🎧 NCW featured on BBC Radio 4’s In Touch, exploring SEND reforms and their impact on blind and vision impaired children. With insights from Victoria Ward and presented by former NCW student Peter White. 👉 Take a listen: zurl.co/muKFv

In Touch - Probing the SEND Reforms, RNIB Newsagent Service - BBC Sounds

Catch up on your favourite BBC radio show from your favourite DJ right here, whenever you like. Listen without limits with BBC Sounds.

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We’re incredibly proud to see former student Gary O’Donoghue featured on Desert Island Discs. We’re so proud to celebrate his incredible success and the impact he continues to make in journalism. 👉 zurl.co/hr6qh #VisionImpairment #Inspiration #DesertIslandDiscs

Desert Island Discs - Gary O'Donoghue, journalist - BBC Sounds

Catch up on your favourite BBC radio show from your favourite DJ right here, whenever you like. Listen without limits with BBC Sounds.

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We’re proud to have supported research highlighting risks to blind & partially sighted children under proposed SEND reforms. Specialist support is vital — the report shows how essential it is for education, independence & life skills. Find out more 👇 👉 zurl.co/IO2bT 👉 zurl.co/Z6TZZ

At NCW, we have a long-standing history of success in acoustic rifle shooting - this weekend was no exception, with Ellie and Len putting in incredible performances at the VI Shooting Championships! 🎯We’re so proud of everything they’ve achieved— 👉 zurl.co/ipCiF

NCW Students Ellie and Len Impress at VI Shooting Championships - New College Worcester

NCW is proud to celebrate the achievements of students Ellie and Len, who both delivered outstanding performances at the recent Blind and Visually Impaired (VI) Shooting Championships.

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💛 Today is World Alström Syndrome Day where we recognise and raise awareness of Alström Syndrome, a rare genetic condition. This day is an opportunity to increase understanding, share information, and show support for individuals and families living with Alström Syndrome. 💙 #WorldAlstromDay

🌿We’re loving the lighter evenings — and so are our students!✨Last night, our green‑fingered students enjoyed getting hands‑on and potting plants to brighten up the Lower School house, Dots. A lovely way to enjoy the longer days and add some colour and care to their space🌱

Are you a passionate Drama educator ready to lead, inspire & innovate? We’re looking for a Head of Drama to provide strong departmental leadership & champion high‑quality, inclusive learning for young people with vision impairments. 👉 Read more: zurl.co/xGngC

We’re proud of former student Darren Harris, England’s most‑capped blind footballer & Paralympian, as he’s inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame. . https://loom.ly/xnDpHww #SightLoss #VisionImpairment

Hall of fame honour for blind Wolverhampton footballer

Paralympian Darren Harris, England's most-capped blind player, says the honour is truly special.

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Suits ✔️ Trainers ✔️ Team spirit ✔️ Mr Stephens and Mr Stark were match-ready to take on NCW students in a friendly football game after lunch — showing that leadership isn’t just about strategy, it’s about joining the fun and celebrating inclusion too! ⚽👏 #SightLoss #VisionImpaired

🎉 We’ve joined TikTok! 🎥💙 Might be a little late to the party, but we’re excited to share stories, student life & more from NCW. 🙌 Follow us at @newcollegeworcester2 and help grow our community! #NCW #StudentLife #SightLoss #InclusiveEducation https://loom.ly/sKER4so

🎄Now that it’s October… can we start talking about Christmas yet? Our friends @rnib.bsky.social certainly have Christmas covered! From Braille Advent Calendars to tactile colour-your-own Christmas cards, there’s something for everyone. https://loom.ly/41LnfEs

🌍 WORLD LANGUAGES at NCW! Our MFL Dept went BIG for World Languages Day – a whole week of song challenges! 🎶 Students guessed English titles & languages, with winners treated to international treats. 🌎💬 #WorldLanguagesDay #NCW

🐢💚 “Turtley awesome” sums up our Learning Support Assistants perfectly! Students from our ASDAN groups showed their thanks with cards & handmade gifts. Huge thanks to our LSAs for all the support, laughter & hard work every day! ✨ #TeachingAssistantAppreciationDay

🎬 What is Blindness – The World Unseen We were thrilled to be part of this powerful film challenging misconceptions about blindness. Now, hear staff & students read poems in an inspiring podcast by Tom Walker. ✨ Listen: https://loom.ly/Uf6WYag #Inclusion #Accessibility

What is Blindness – The World Unseen Podcast with Tom Walker @ NCW - New College Worcester

Earlier this year, we were delighted to be part of the “What is Blindness – The World Unseen” filming project.

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