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 school at RNIB Pears Centre

New state-of-the-art education, therapy and care facilities are now available at RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning as part of a major redevelopment.

Chelsea Flower Show garden opens at RNIB Pears Centre

On Tuesday 22 May 2012, the Lord Mayor Elect, Councillor Tim Sawdon and the Lady Mayoress Elect, Mrs Nicky Sawdon, officially opened the newly installed garden at RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning in Coventry, North Warwickshire.

World Book Day at RNIB Pears Centre

Staff and students at RNIB Pears Centre marked World Book Day 2012 by holding a theme day that all students from the school were involved with.

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.

Last updated: 19 June 2013

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