RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning

Based in Coventry, North Warwickshire we offer specialist services to children and young people with multiple disabilities and complex needs who are blind or partially sighted including:

Formerly known as RNIB Rushton School and Children's Home, RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning builds on over fifty years of expert care and education.

New purpose-built facilities

New state-of-the-art facilities are now open following a major redevelopment - one of RNIB's most ambitious projects ever. This includes our school and children's home accommodation with gardens and outdoor play areas. Find out more about how we are Transforming RNIB Pears Centre.

Venue hire

Why not host your next meeting or event at RNIB Pears Centre? Meeting, training and event space on site is also available for hire, with fully serviced catering. All income generated by room hire and hospitality helps us continue to provide our specialist services to children and young people with complex needs and sight problems. Contact us to discuss your needs and arrange a tour.

Support us

Your support can help us make a difference to the lives of children and young people with complex needs who are blind or partially sighted, at RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning.
Find out how you can get involved by supporting us with your donations, fundraising or volunteering at Support RNIB Pears Centre.

Latest news

New specialist accommodation at RNIB Pears Centre

New specialist accomodation at RNIB Pears Centre for young people with complex needs who are blind or partially sighted.

New name unveiled at RNIB Rushton

Young people and staff at RNIB Rushton School and Children's Home officially launched a new name and logo, as RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning, as part of a major redevelopment due for completion in 2012.

New reception building opens

A new reception building has opened at RNIB Rushton (now known as RNIB Pears Centre), as part of a major transformation project.

Rushton achieves Good rating in Ofsted report

Read about our recent Ofsted inspection and the areas of improvement made at RNIB Rushton School and Children's Home

Last updated: 19 April 2013

RNIB Pears Centre appeal

Help us provide specialist services for children and young people with complex needs and sight loss, at RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning.

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We're building a brighter future for children with complex needs and sight loss.