New College Worcester

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.

21/05/2026

Meet Tilly! 🐾

We’re so proud to share that Tilly, our much-loved school dog, has officially qualified as a therapy dog at New College Worcester!

From boosting confidence to bringing calm and comfort, Tilly plays a special role in supporting our students every day 🧡

Read more about her journey:

https://zurl.co/MkCrs

Image Description: A Black dog with glossy fur, wearing a red collar and a dark harness, sitting on green grass and looking towards the camera with tongue slightly out; blurred outdoor background.

21/05/2026

It’s been a busy year for our Year 7 students in Humanities! 📚

They’ve been exploring our historic city, getting to know Worcester and the local area — from ancient archives and cathedrals to local museums and everything in between.

They even stepped back in time by dressing up as a monk, bringing history to life in a fun and memorable way! 👏

Image 1: A student wearing a jacket and holding a mobility cane leans forward to touch a rounded stone object on a display shelf. Behind the student is a framed fossil illustration and an ornate gold frame. Additional stone objects are arranged on tiered shelves.
Image 2: A student sits at a table in front of a large open historical book, examining the printed pages with decorative lettering. Bookshelves filled with bound volumes line the background, while an adult’s hands are
visible nearby.
Image 3: Two students stand outdoors at a stone spring with water flowing from a metal pipe. Each student holds a mobility cane and extends a hand toward the running water. The setting includes a stone wall, greenery, and a small sign beside the spring.
Image 4: Two students sit at a long table in a historic stone room, exploring a medieval-style food display. The table is set with wooden bowls, bread, vegetables, and a large roast pig on a platter. Chairs and stone walls are visible around the space.

20/05/2026

🎧 We’re featured on BBC Radio 4’s In Touch!

This episode explores the proposed SEND reforms and what they could mean for blind and vision impaired children — including the vital role specialist schools play.

We’re proud that Victoria Ward, Head of VI Education at New College Worcester, joins the discussion alongside Dr Rachel Hewett from VICTAR.

The programme is presented by Peter White, a former NCW student, making this a particularly special feature for our community.

👉 Take a listen: https://zurl.co/muKFv

Link Preview: Photo of Peter smiling with the text "In Touch Radio 4" below and "BBC" logo above.

We discuss concerns about the SEND reforms and the recent RNIB Newsagent outage.

19/05/2026

We take cake very seriously at NCW… very seriously. 🎂

In fact, we think it’s just as important to know how to bake a cake as it is to eat one – because you never know when a friend at uni or a family member might have a birthday… and supermarket cake just won’t cut it!

Sixth Form students Jack and Faith did a fantastic job baking these delicious creations (and somehow resisted eating them all first 👀). 👏

Image description: Two homemade sponge cakes displayed on colourful plates on a kitchen counter. The first cake sits on a bright purple tray and is topped with thick white icing that drips down the sides, finished with small pink heart-shaped sprinkles. The second cake is on a blue plate and has a layer of icing with a mix of pink and yellow sprinkles scattered across the top. Both cakes are slightly uneven in shape, with a rustic, homemade appearance and a few crumbs visible around them.

19/05/2026

🛒 Support NCW every time you shop at Waitrose London Road 🧡

We’re delighted to be part of the Community Matters scheme at Waitrose & Partners Worcester London Road.

When shopping in store, simply place your green token into the NCW box at the checkout. The more tokens we receive, the more funding New College Worcester will be awarded.

Your support will help us continue providing specialist opportunities, resources and experiences for young people who are blind or vision impaired — helping students build independence, confidence and brighter futures.

📍 Find us in store until 30 June
🧡 Every token really does make a difference

Thank you for supporting NCW and the incredible young people we work with every day.

Image description: A smiling NCW student stands inside a Waitrose store, placing a green token into a clear Community Matters voting box. Behind them is a bright yellow and black “Waitrose Community Matters” display, with signage explaining that local causes can receive up to £1,500.