RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning

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

RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning (formerly RNIB Rushton School and Children's Home) is under major redevelopment due for completion in 2012.

When complete, the new state of the art facilities will enable RNIB to provide individually-tailored support to more young people, maximising their potential for learning, independence and fulfilment.

Latest news

Outstanding achievement for RNIB Pears Centre Children's Home

RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning's Children's Home has been awarded an 'Outstanding' grade by a recent Ofsted inspection.

Research Charter Mark awarded to RNIB Pears Centre

RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning has recently been awarded a prestigious Research Charter Mark by The Schools Network. The Research Charter Mark is a quality award for schools and academies who demonstrate the importance of enquiry-based teaching.

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: 11 January 2012

RNIB Pears Centre appeal

Help us provide new state-of-the-art facilities for young people with complex needs and sight loss, at RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning.

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