Welcome to National Star.
Our charity is a provider of specialist further education, training, personal development and residential services for people with physical and learning disabilities and acquired brain injuries.
Donate today
Donate today to help us so we can continue our award-winning work, helping young people with disabilities achieve their aspirations. Every penny really does make a difference.
Donate today
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Learn with us
We offer full and part-time, residential and day courses for around 200 disabled students aged between 16 – 25 years old, at Ullenwood, Hereford, Worcester and Wales.
Learn with us
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Live with us
We have a range of different options for people with disabilities who want to live more independently.
Live with us
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Careers with us
The young adults with disabilities we support at National Star are currently looking for new care and support workers and nurses to join us.
Careers with us
Why National Star?
Virtual Tour and Student Open Days
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Virtual Tours
Experience National Star’s campuses in Cheltenham, Hereford, Wales and Worcester through our interactive 360° virtual tours, giving you a closer look at our learning spaces, facilities, and residential life.
Explore National Star's virtual tours
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Wales Student Open Days
National Star in Wales is a small, welcoming day college for young people with learning and physical disabilities. Join us at our 2026 / 2027 open days.
Book your Wales Open Day tour
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Hereford Student Open Days
National Star in Hereford is a popular college for day students with physical or learning disabilities. Join us at our open days.
Book your Hereford Open Day tour
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Work Based Learning Student Open Day
Need help getting work ready? Our work-based learning team at National Star are experts at supporting people, with visible and invisible disabilities, to get their first job. Register your place at our next Student Open Day.
Register your place
Fundraising events
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Wing walk
Sign up to National Star’s thrilling wing walk on June 4, 2026, at RFC Rendcomb Airfield for an unforgettable, adrenaline-filled adventure.
Sign up to the wing walk
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Herefordshire Charity Golf Day
Play golf at the stunning Herefordshire Golf Club and support young people with disabilities.
Book your place today
Visit us
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Shop with us
Clothes, bestselling novels, value-for-money toys and must-have home accessories are on sale at all of our charity shops.
Discover our charity shops
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StarBistro
Visit StarBistro, the Cotswolds’ favourite social enterprise. National Star students will serve customers from 9am – 4pm, Monday to Friday.
Book your table today
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StarGlamping
StarGlamping, just metres away from the Cotswold Way, offers you the freedom of camping without the hassle of ropes, tent pegs or rain.
Book your stay
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StarGolf
Our 18 hole golf course situated just outside Cheltenham is perfect for beginners and seasoned golfers.
Book your tee time
News
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Voices of Special Education | Anesu (Physiotherapy)
Anesu is a Senior Physiotherapist at National Star specialising in personalised physiotherapy, adaptive technologies and holistic therapies supporting students with complex disabilities to build independence, participation and confidence.
Read more: Voices of Special Education | Anesu (Physiotherapy)
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A bright forecast for student Joe
National Star student Joe has a strong interest in media, particularly his enthusiasm for watching daily weather forecasts. This led to an exciting opportunity to visit the BBC, where he met weather presenter Ian Fergusson.
Read more: A bright forecast for student Joe
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National Star students help shape future SEND policy
National Star students took part in a government consultation focus group, ensuring young people with disabilities help shape the future of SEND policy.
Read more: National Star students help shape future SEND policy
Last reviewed on 14/05/2026