Learn with us in Hereford
We offer an innovative and creative learning environment for day students with physical or learning disabilities.
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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.
Discover National Star in Hereford
National Star in Hereford is a popular college for day students with physical or learning disabilities aged 16 years and over. Students travel from Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, Gloucestershire and Wales to learn with us. Our Hereford campus has the ability to cater for up to 45 day students.
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First class, modern facilities
Based at the Eveson Centre on Ledbury Road, Hereford students can enjoy:
- Light and airy teaching spaces
- Two dedicated sensory rooms, fitted with specialist sensory equipment
- A specialist therapy room
- Dedicated art room
- Technology to support learning including interactive whiteboards and a supply of modern laptops
- An inviting communal area, perfect for relaxing and socialising with friends
- A garden where students can relax, get close to nature and grow their own vegetables
Learning with us
Most students learn with us for two years. We get to know their future plans so that we can ensure they learn what they need to make the most of life after college.
We create a flexible, creative and bespoke learning programme for each student.
Programmes can include:
- Numeracy and literacy
- Life skills including cooking, travel training and money management
- Social enterprise to develop problem-solving and teamwork
- Sport
- Singing
- Art activities including ceramics
We encourage students to become more self-aware. They grow in confidence to express their thoughts and opinions, preparing for when they leave.
Each student has a personal tutor and keyworker. The staff team review learning targets and track progress towards a student’s future plans. Pastoral and emotional support is available to all students so they feel happy and confident at college.
The needs of students with profound and multiple learning disabilities are met through a range of sensory environments. These include a sensory garden, sensory room and sensory activities such as sensory story sessions and ceramics.
Subject to funding, we can integrate specialist therapies into a student’s timetable. These can include:
- Speech and language therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Emotional health and wellbeing
- Assistive technology
Get in touch with our admissions team
Explore our learning pathways
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Personal Development for Active Citizenship
Students prepare to have greater control of their lives on our Personal Development for Active Citizenship (PDAC) pathway.
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Personal Development for Positive Contribution
The Personal Development for Positive Contribution learning pathway develops the potential of students as they prepare for adult life.
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Work Outcomes and Personal Development
The Work Outcomes and Personal Development pathway supports young people with EHCPs to gain work skills, independence, and confidence through tailored learning, placements, and community inclusion.
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Work-based learning
The work-based learning pathway includes the Skills for Work programme and Supported Internships. Student-led, this pathway focuses on supporting learners to achieve their work-based learning goals.
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Helping you to engage with the world
Our multi-sensory programme is exciting and innovative. It suits young people with vision, hearing and cognitive needs.
Read current and previous students' journeys at National Star
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Stacie’s story
Meet Stacie, a motivated student on the Work Outcomes and Personal Development pathway. With tailored learning and work placements, she’s gaining independence, confidence, and vital life skills.
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Teisha’s story
Teisha, who is blind and has profound and multiple learning disabilities, has gained confidence, independence, and social skills at National Star in Hereford. She is now thriving in...
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Louis’s story
Louis’s journey from student to radio volunteer shows how personalised support at National Star helped him grow in confidence, develop independence, and build a meaningful, fulfilling life beyond...
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Will’s story
Will has gone from a being a very quiet young man who struggled to voice his concerns to being the centre of student life at National Star in...
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Francis’ story
Former National Star student Francis struggled in busy areas before starting at National Star. Now, he shops, cooks, manages his medical needs, and speaks publicly.
Forest school
Our team at Hereford are now running a fully-accredited Forest School, giving students the chance to learn outside the classroom in an outdoor learning setting.
Read more about out outdoor learning offering
Community involvement
We encourage students to get involved in college and community life. They do this through volunteering and work related learning. This allows them to put their new skills into practice in different settings. We encourage every student to work towards a formal qualification. Options include personal progress and employability skills at different levels.
Life after college
We support students to plan for leaving college. Former National Star students in Hereford are now enjoying active social lives and living life to the full. Some are volunteering and others have jobs and are building their careers.
Find us
The Eveson Centre, 1 Ledbury Road, Hereford, HR1 2SX
Telephone: 01432 808740
To arrange a visit contact Jonathan Haile on 07866 118001.
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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.
Last reviewed on 18/05/2026