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The 1970s

1970

The Star Centre is renamed The National Star Centre for Disabled Youth to reflect the fact that students come from across the UK.

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The 1970s

1971

The occupational therapy workshop is extended and refurbished.

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The 1970s

1972

The National Star Centre gains specialist further education college status from the Department of Education and Science. The first purpose-built residential accommodation opens at Ullenwood. Octagonal Court, now known as Wilson in memory of Andrew Wilson, provides 48 study bedrooms and the number of students rises to 60.

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1973

Shortwood Farm, adjacent to the Ullenwood estate, is purchased to provide additional accommodation.

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1974

Ellen Wilson Speech Hall (in memory of Andrew Wilson’s mother) opens. It is used as a gymnasium and an assembly hall.

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1975

Fundraising support develops alongside plans for the building of further facilities at Ullenwood.

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1979

Former learner Lorna Bliss opens the swimming pool.

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Alison's story

Alison’s story

National Star taught Alison about her own potential, fun and freedom when she joined the college in 1979.

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