News and events at RNIB Pears Centre

Exhibitions

Come and visit our stand at:

Naidex - 1-3 May 2012, NEC Birmingham
Community Information Fair - 15 June 2012, Smithford Way/Market Way, Coventry
Community Care Live, Children and Families - 14 November 2012, Business Design Centre, London

Parent and Family Events

Early years sensory sessions

RNIB Pears Centre is running themed sensory sessions for babies and children aged 0 to 5 years with a range of sensory, learning, physical, social and emotional needs. These take place every Tuesday morning 10-11.30am during term time.
For more information visit the Early years sensory sessions page or email pearscentre@rnib.org.uk.

Activity calendar

Action for Blind People host an activity calendar detailing events taking place accross the country for children and young people with sight difficulties and their families. Please use the calendar to find out what is happening both nationally and regionally from a range of organisations.

RNIB hosts its own events calendar which you can use to find out what events are being held in your area and add information about your own events.

Latest news

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.

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.

Duke of Westminster helps 'Top Out' Rushton

The Duke of Westminster recently attended a topping out ceremony at RNIB Rushton (now known as RNIB Pears Centre), which marks a key milestone in the construction of the new school and children's home.

First brick laid

The foundations of the future were recently laid down at RNIB Rushton (now known as RNIB Pears Centre). The first brick laying ceremony marked a vital stage in the transformation of the current site, into a state-of-the-art facility for young people with complex needs and sight loss.