The 10s
2011
Art, performing arts, therapy and residential facilities are developed. StarBistro at Ullenwood is built. A residential respite service is launched.
2014
Foundation House opens to provide long-term residential provision. StarBistro at Royal Crescent, Cheltenham, opens. Steps into Work, a supported internship programme, is launched. National Star opens a new day provision in Hereford.
2015
Bradbury Gardens, purpose-built residential accommodation, opens in the centre of Cheltenham. National Star students join colleagues outside the Houses of Parliament in their Right Not a Fight campaign. National Star and its students are the focus of a three-part TV series called The Unbreakables for BBC Three.
2016
National Star opens new day provision at Mamhilad in Wales. Long-term accommodation in Malvern is acquired and Manor Barn is bought at Ullenwood.
2017
Two National Star students use 3D printing technology to create a map to enable a fellow classmate to be more independent.
Joe’s story
National Star gave Joe the freedom to become his own person when he joined the college from 2011 to 2014.
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Jon Veal’s story
Jon experienced a brain injury when he was 19 years-old. He studied at National Star from 2010 to 2014 and now lives in Foundation House, our long-term accommodation in Gloucester.
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