BBC Radio 5 Live Drive broadcasts from National Star

National Star is proud to have hosted BBC 5 Live Drive at our campus in Ullenwood.

The 5 Live team asked National Star students to guest edit their programme, focussing on what is important to them. The main topics were the challenges to access specialist education and what happens after they leave college.

The programme also featured an exclusive interview with National Star’s Student Union president Laith and the Children’s Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza.

‘What we need to be doing is supporting parents and supporting young people with special educational needs to get the absolute best education,’ said Dame Rachel. ‘The system needs to be as ambitious for the parents and the children as they are for themselves.’

Laith invited Dame Rachel to visit National Star and meet the students which she said she would be delighted to.

National Star’s CEO Lynette Barrett who also took part in the programme said: ‘We would welcome the opportunity to host the Children’s Commissioner at National Star.

‘It was a privilege to be involved with 5 Live Drive and this incredible programme. National Star passionately believes that young people have a voice and should be heard.

‘This programme enabled them to be heard. We’ve been overwhelmed with the response and so very proud of the students who have been involved.’