Life after college

From day one, we will work with you and your family or supporters to put together a plan for life after college.

BBC documentary 'A Life Of My Own' with former student Elliot

A Life of My Own is a 30-minute documentary that followed former student Elliot for the past five years. It landed on BBC iPlayer in October 2024. Elliot left National Star in 2022, and the documentary follows him and his family as they face the challenges of him finding work and getting a place of his own.

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We will make sure that the things you are working on at college will enable you to achieve your long-term life goals.

Your personalised learning coordinator, tutor and other staff will work together to support you. They will be able to suggest loads of ideas and people to see, as well as support you in talking to other agencies.

We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed choice. You might want to choose to get involved in your local community where you live or continue in education. You may want to move into a new home or get a job or voluntary position.

View and download the life after college booklet

Find out more

For more information about life after college, contact our Transitions team at team-transitions@nationalstar.org

Michael’s story

Michael’s love of gardening spurred him on to make the most of the work placements during his time on National Star’s work related learning programme. Michael secured two contracts working as a self-employed gardener after leaving college.