The Royal National College For The Blind
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| Established | 1871 |
|---|---|
| Type | Community college |
| Principal | Roisin Burge |
| Location | Hereford, United Kingdom |
| Website | http://www.rncb.ac.uk/ |
The Royal National College For The Blind is a higher education college based in the English city of Hereford. All of the students are either blind or partially sighted. Alongside regular higher educational subjects and vocational training, the College also offers students training in independent living.
[edit] History
The College was established in 1871 by the Victorian philanthropist, Thomas Rhodes Armitage and the American anti-slavery campaigner, Francis Joseph Campbell (who himself lost his sight at the age of five). At that time, the College was called "The Royal Normal College and Academy for the Blind" (with the word "Normal" referring to the teacher training offered by the College) and was at first located near Crystal Palace in London, only later to be moved to Upper Norwood. In its early days, the College was very liberal and experimental in its approach to education. By the end of the 19th Century, the College had over two hundred students.
The 20th Century saw the College move location several times, until it moved to its current site in the city of Hereford.
[edit] Courses Offered
The College is divided into several different areas of teaching:
- Leisure, Therapies and Sport (including courses and qualifications in massage, complementary therapies, and sport treatment and management).
- Music, Media, Performance and Art (including courses and qualifications in music technology, piano technology, media and art).
- Information and Communication Technology (including courses and qualifications in office skills and the European Computer Driving Licence).
- Business, Administration and Customer Service.
- GCSE, AS and A Level qualifications.
- Skills For Life (including Braille reading).
