New College Worcester

05/06/2026

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.

03/06/2026

📣 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, in a move supported by both the RNIB and Worcestershire County Council.

This partnership will help us to go from strength to strength, whilst preserving NCW as an essential asset for the VI community. We will continue to be a specialist school for VI, whilst exploring expansion of our remit to support more young people with our specialist expertise.

This development will bring huge benefits to our students, staff and wider community, securing the future of the college for generations to come.

Read more at https://zurl.co/nIZP8

02/06/2026

🎉 It’s a Sight Village day… and we love 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

If you’re there, why not pop over for a chat? Lottie has sweets 🍬 and NCW pens ready and waiting! ✨

Image description: NCW exhibition stand at an indoor event, featuring a tall banner about New College Worcester’s specialist education for blind and vision impaired students, alongside a table displaying brochures, a tablet with a video, sweets, pens and a QR code sign.

01/06/2026

We’re looking forward to welcoming students back to campus today after half term! 🌿

It’s a beautifully cool day here in Worcester, and staff are excited to see everyone return.

This half term promises to be an amazing one, with trips to London, Activity Week, prom, BBQs, cricket matches,
Celebration Day… and the end of exams in sight! 🎉

Enjoy a few photos from last half term — and let’s make this one just as memorable 👏

Image description: A selection of photos showing students taking part in a range of activities on campus, including games, music, cooking, fitness and sensory experiences, supported by staff in welcoming and well-equipped environments.

22/05/2026

Once part of the NCW community – always part of the NCW community 🧡

Huge congratulations to former students Toby and Corey on achieving their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards and celebrating at Buckingham Palace! 👑

This is an incredible achievement!

Their dad shared:
“What once felt impossible became achievable – proof that with the right support, true inclusion is possible.”

What an inspiring achievement. They started their DofE journey here at NCW and we are bursting with pride! 💫👏

Image description: Toby and Corey sit in wheelchairs in front of the ornate black and gold gates of Buckingham Palace. Both are dressed smartly in suits, with Toby wearing an orange waistcoat and Corey wearing a blue waistcoat. Behind them stand their parents, positioned between the gates, with decorative gold detailing and trees visible through the railings in the background.

22/05/2026

1pm – our students are on their way home for half term! ☀️🍦

To celebrate the end of term (and the very welcome sunshine!), the Wellbeing Team treated students and staff to a selection of ice lollies this morning! 😄

Sixth Form stars Jo and Toby, along with Mr Stephens, headed out on an all-important ice lolly mission, while Ms Hayward and Mrs Denman made sure everyone got a treat – smiles all round!

Wishing everyone a wonderful half term break 💛

Image Description: A series of images showing staff and students gathered in indoor corridors and classrooms collecting ice lollies from a trolley filled with colourful frozen treats. Staff stand beside the trolley handing out lollies, while students hold ice lollies and chat nearby. Boxes of ice lollies and bags of supplies are visible on and beneath the trolley, with school hallways, noticeboards, and windows in the background.

22/05/2026

Budding law enthusiast Faith heads to court! ⚖️

Student Faith recently attended an educational visit to Worcester Crown Court, where she had the opportunity to learn more about the legal system firsthand.

As part of the experience, Faith took part in a structured session which included hearing from a judge and asking questions about the judicial process. During the visit, she also had the exciting opportunity to meet the new High Sheriff of Worcestershire.

A fantastic experience for an aspiring legal mind 👏

Image Description: NCW student Faith standing outside a large building entrance beside the High Sheriff of Worcestershire, who is wearing a formal suit with a ceremonial chain. The doorway behind them is open, showing a glass entrance and signage inside.

22/05/2026

Students head down to the farm! 🐄🌱

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.

👉 https://zurl.co/mHw6B

Link preview: Photo of students sat on a bench in a line bottle feeding baby lambs!

Bonterre CIC

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

21/05/2026

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?



Image Description: Graphic with the text “Global Accessibility Awareness Day” and “Accessibility starts with a conversation. What does it mean to you?” on a light background, with a vertical multicoloured stripe on the left and a large question mark on the right. NCW logo at the bottom.