Emma Williams

NCW is a national residential school, college and registered charity for children and young people aged 11 to 19 who are blind or vision impaired. 

Along side our cohort of students who are vision impaired, we also welcome a small number of sighted students to our day provision, whose secondary and tertiary needs closely mirror those of our blind and vision‑impaired students. 

Every student at NCW has a tailored programme, carefully planned and delivered to meet need according to their own EHCP in three key areas; academic achievement, independent living skills and involvement in extracurricular activities at the College and in the community.

The opportunities provided to students in these three areas of provision play a crucial role in the development of confidence and self-esteem and preparation for life beyond our College.

NCW is part of Aequalis Education Trust — a forward-thinking educational trust based in Worcestershire with a clear vision, purpose and aims – committed to creating a positive, inclusive environment where every pupil, without exception, has access to high-quality teaching and the opportunities they deserve.