The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC)

We are thrilled to see our students Hester and Aiden enjoying this week's work experience with our long-standing partners CJP Broadcast Service Solutions Ltd.

Davide is also wrapping up his work placement with the CJP team which started back in May.

Industry placements like this are invaluable for providing our students with hands-on practical routes into the media and broadcast sector. We are very grateful to the entire team at CJP for their continued support, mentorship, and commitment.

Check out the post below to see what the group will be getting up to.

The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is hiring! We are currently looking for dedicated individuals to join our team in the following roles:

Night Residential Support Officer
Residential Support Officer
Head of Data and Insight
PA to the Business and Enterprise Department
Receptionist

Whether you're looking to provide hands-on support to our amazing students or lead our data strategy, we’d love to hear from you.

For full job details and to download an application form, visit: www.rnc.ac.uk/jobs

We love this story from BBC Hereford & Worcester highlighting how our students are embracing ballroom dancing, proving that with the right support, anything is possible.

At RNC, we see every day how opportunities like this build independence, resilience and joy.

Huge thanks to Step Change Studios and Translucent Dance Studio for bringing ballroom to RNC.

Read the full story here:

Blind students in Hereford learning ballroom dancing Dance classes at the Royal National College for the Blind are described as "incredibly powerful".

RNC is looking for a PA to the Business and Enterprise Department and a Residential Support Officer. If you want a role where you can make a real difference, visit www.rnc.ac.uk/jobs to apply.

Don’t miss a chance to come and try Blind Football or Partially Sighted Futsal and watch the England Men’s Blind Squad in an international fixture ⚽️

The FA, in partnership with The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC), are excited to host an England Talent Day on Saturday 18th July.

The event will focus on the format of blind football but will offer the opportunity for young visually impaired players, male and female, aged 7-16 years, to experience blind football and or partially sighted futsal, as well as learning more about the FA Para Pathway.

Participants will also have the opportunity to experience an England Men’s Blind Squad international fixture.

For more information, and to register, go to: 👉 https://shorturl.at/atBe4

[Image description: A red and blue England Football asset featuring players with disabilities. Positioned in the left bottom corner is the text ‘Para Football England Talent Days’ and the England Para-Foitball logo.]

We’re Hiring! Join RNC as our new PA to the Business & Enterprise Department and play a key part in keeping our campus and thePoint4 running smoothly.

Find out more and apply at www.rnc.ac.uk/jobs

Huge congratulations to Gareth and Owen who recently smashed the Herefordshire Sprint Triathlon, part of the Herefordshire Multi Sport Festival.

With no set expectations other than to enjoy the day, the duo crossed the finish line in a fantastic time of 1:36. A massive milestone for both, marking Owen's first ever triathlon and Gareth's first time guiding.

To date the pair have raised over £1,000 (including gift aid). It’s not too late to support their achievements. Every single pound donated helps provide greater opportunities for our students.

Photo credit: Wayne Smith

Hereford Triathlon Club / Knightswood Massage Therapies / Train-GB

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Interested in Blind Football and live in North London? These Blind and V.I. Football sessions at the Arsenal Hub might be for you. More details in the post below...

Blind and visually impaired Football sessions at the Arsenal hub Hello to everyone that is Blind or visually impaired that are inter...

ALUMNI NEWS | Brandon's struggles to find an employer who understood how to properly support his visual impairment after leaving RNC, have been well documented.

Following knock back after knock back, Brandon had a lightbulb moment and launched his own business producing Braille resources. Thanks to a helping hand from The King's Trust, he is now thriving, expanding his business, and meeting some incredibly famous faces along the way.

Read Brandon's story of resilience in this article from the iPaper (published on 7 June) here:

I'm 24 and blind - I applied for 1,000 jobs with no success so started my own firm Brandon Hulcoop says he became depressed from the constant rejection - but with help from the King he started his own business

Calling all young footballers with a visual impairment!

The England Para Football Talent Days are coming to Hereford this July — a fantastic opportunity to develop skills, meet new players, and learn more about the England Para Football pathway.

📍 Royal National College for the Blind, Hereford
📅 Saturday 18th July 2026
⏰ 10am – 4pm
👦 Open to players aged 7–16

Plus, attendees will also get the chance to watch an England Blind Men’s International fixture!

Spaces are limited — register now via the QR code or via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/RqFfguz20V