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 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?
Visit us
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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
Events
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Work Based Learning Student Open Day
Come along to our work based learning student open day at Greensteps, off the A4019 Tewkesbury Road in Cheltenham and find out more.
Sign up to our student event
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Wales Open Day
National Star in Wales is a small, welcoming day college for young people with learning and physical disabilities. Join us at our Open Day this June.
Register your Wales Open Day place today
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Cotswold Hills Charity Golf Day
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a weekend golfer, tee off for a great cause at National Star’s Charity Golf Day at Cotswold Hills Golf Club, Cheltenham.
Register your place today
News
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MP visits National Star in Hereford
Students at National Star in Hereford welcomed Ellie Chowns, MP for North Herefordshire, to their campus speaking about barriers to work and celebrating a new campus extension.
Read more: MP visits National Star in Hereford
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Spotlight on the admissions and assessment team
National Star receives hundreds of applications from prospective students each year. But how much effort goes into deciding whether we can meet the needs of each applicant?
Read more: Spotlight on the admissions and assessment team
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Jo and Alison struck gold at Uni Apprenticeship Awards
National Star's Head of Learning and Support Jo Waite and Apprentice Nurse Alison Dreezer swept the board at the University of Gloucestershire’s Apprenticeship Awards.
Read more: Jo and Alison struck gold at Uni Apprenticeship Awards
Last reviewed on 12/03/2025
