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Huge shoutout to RNC students Ollie and Shamreaz and staff members Adam, Dylan and Kieran representing England at a #BlindFootball camp in California! They're crushing it, winning 7-0 in a friendly against the USA and 2-0 in a friendly against Japan. Great work lads!

We need a system of education that works as well for disadvantaged children and young people, including those with SEND, as it does for those who make progress and achieve in line with age-related norms. Read our CAR response here. ⬇️ natspec.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

We're hiring and have the following vacancies: Bank Teacher Fundraising Officer Senior Learning and Curriculum Administrator If you're passionate about making a difference to the lives of visually impaired young people, apply now 👉 rnc.ac.uk/work #Jobs #Recruitment

Mentoring is not only a great way to give back to the VI community but it’s also an opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people and take on new challenges! We are currently recruiting LOOK mentors, 🔗 more info: buff.ly/48gn3OE

📗Our RNIB Bookshare website gives children and young people with vision impairment and print disabilities access to 1.2 million curriculum resources in accessible formats. And it just got even better, with a refreshed new accessible design. 1/4

That's your Christmas Eve sorted!

Strictly’s Chris McCausland studied at the Royal National College for the Blind in Hereford and he is the first ever blind contestant to take to the Strictly dance floor. Hear from people at his former College who are inspired by his achievements 👉 bbc.in/4i38faC

Our RNC students had a great time attending the Cambridge Goalball Friendly today. A well run competition & fantastic opportunity for some of our development players to represent #TeamRNC for the 1st time. Thank you for having us & to all involved making it a success 💙

RNC On December 3, the International Day of Disabled People, the DisOrdinary Dialogues Project published its third podcast presented by me and Mandy Redvers-Rowe. The podcast looks at Shared Spaces & you can hear it by clicking on this link, open.spotify.com/episode/72x7vH…

As these quotes from blind and partially sighted people show, the representation on Strictly, with the casting of Chris McCausland and Tasha Ghouri, has left an immeasurable positive impact. It highlights the importance of diversity and has sparked so many positive conversations.

I’ve been to speak to students at a college in Hereford today, who’ve been inspired by the journey of former pupil Chris McCausland in this year’s Strictly competition. You can read below, or listen to the piece here 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/4qfhLH… Greatest Hits Radio News RNC

In January, I had no idea where I’d be at the end of 2024. My world seemed terrifyingly uncertain then, and whilst I don’t know what awaits us in 2025, I’m going into it with purpose, drive, and (more than!) a year’s worth of new friends 💚 … And a new parliament pic, obvs

Thanks so much for the Tech Talk shout out, Chris!🕺 Did you catch Chris McCausland - Pre-order my autobiography now! on BBC Access All podcast chatting all things dance and comedy? He chats about what makes dance teacher Dianne so brilliant following a voice note from our Dave Williams. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

The Christmas present you didn’t know you needed: another SEND Inquiry! However this one is focused on SOLUTIONS to - stabilise the system in the short term - develop a better-functioning system for the future. Natspec will be responding in the new year. committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evide…

Sky has audio description for our film #BadTidings available for the multiple broadcasts. Can I suggest anybody wanting AD records one of these broadcasts with AD turned on, you can then watch when you like.

Comedian @ChrisMcCausland is to deliver Channel 4’s Alternative Christmas Message in call to end the discrimination of disabled people. Channel 4's Alternative Christmas Message will be broadcast to the nation at 4:50pm on Christmas Day. READ MORE: channel4.com/press/news/chr…

Tomorrow is #WorldBrailleDay! Celebrate 200 years of this life-changing communication system invented by Louis Braille. Watch ITV News to hear from former RNC student Dave Williams and learn more about Braille's enduring importance. #Braille #Literacy itv.com/watch/news/cel…

Happy #WorldBrailleDay! Over 200 years ago, 15-year-old Louis Braille invented a revolutionary reading and writing system for the blind. At RNC we empower students with Braille skills alongside tech. Learn more about our courses: rnc.ac.uk/braille.aspx #literacy #independence

Just in: Double Tap can confirm that RNC are still the approved repairers of Perkins braillers in the UK. The article in the Guardian suggesting there was only one repairer left was inaccurate.

Don't miss our Tech Support Manager Andy on BBC Radio 4's In Touch programme this evening at 20:40. He'll be talking about the Perkins Brailler Repair Service that has been running at RNC for over 25 years! Listen in here: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…