Learn with us in Cheltenham
We have a broad range of students and have created three programmes of learning. These maximise the outcomes that can be achieved by our students, regardless of their disabilities.
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Wherever you learn with us, our goal is to help you realise your aspirations.
We have a broad range of students at our Ullenwood, Cheltenham campus and have created three programmes of learning. These maximise the outcomes that can be achieved by our students, regardless of their disabilities.
There is no such thing as a ‘typical’ National Star student. We celebrate the diversity of all learners, who bring something vibrant and special to college. We work with young people with a range of complex and multiple learning and physical disabilities, so we know you’ll fit right in and soon see National Star College as your ‘home from home’.
By getting to know our prospective students and their families before they join us, we are able to personalise their learning programme.
For example, a learner with an acquired brain injury will have a timetable that has a balance of therapeutic and learning activities, whilst appreciating their high levels of fatigue.
For students with the potential to gain paid employment after college, we will tailor a programme to develop their communication, team-working and numeracy. In practice this will involve a wide range of work-based placements that will help them to decide what they want to do and gain relevant skills and experience, an example of this is our partnership with Stroud District Council Canal Restoration Project.
We are experts in working as part of multi-disciplinary teams to enable students to make measurable progress and achieve EHCP outcomes.
We are passionate about supporting students with special educational needs to prepare for adulthood. We want to understand your interests, aspirations and needs so we can build the right personalised programme and support plan. Come for a visit, meet our team and current students and decide whether you would like to be part of the National Star family.
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National Star Ullenwood is often over-subscribed so plan ahead if you wish to join us as a student.
For more information about our personalised learning programmes please contact our Admissions team on 01242 534928 / 01242 527631 or admissions@nationalstar.org
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Meet former students
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Frazer’s story
When Frazer was growing up, he always dreamed of living independently but never thought it would ever happen.
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Theo’s story
Former National Star student Theo says he is ‘living his best life’ after moving into supporting living accommodation in Gloucestershire after leaving college.
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Josh’s story
When Joshua Reeves started his campaign at National Star in 2015, he wanted to change the world one step at a time to fight for people's disability rights.
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Cheltenham term dates
Term dates for day and residential students at the Ullenwood campus in Cheltenham.
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Student accommodation
We provide a range of college accommodation for students in Ullenwood and Cheltenham, ranging from small residential bungalows to independence flats.
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Application process
We will support you every step of the way when you apply to learn with us at National Star.
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Student experience and support
Students are supported throughout their time at National Star to be fit and healthy and develop as adults ready for the next stage in their lives.
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Helping you to engage with the world
We have experts in a range of fields including Intensive Interaction, Sensory Integration and Total Communication.
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Facilities
We offer a fantastic range of specialist learning, therapeutic and training facilities at our campus in Ullenwood, and across our other sites.