Description

We are an outstanding (CQC 2017, Ofsted 2012) specialist college providing personalised learning and transition services for people with disabilities. We work with students with complex physical, learning, sensory and communication difficulties and acquired disabilities.

We offer full and part time, day and residential places, 36-52 week places, focusing on transition and achieving individual goals. Our college is a vibrant, inclusive and active environment – students have a wide range of abilities, come to us from varied social and ethnic backgrounds and participate in a wide range of community activities.

Name and position
Admissions Team
Telephone
01242 527631
Email address
Website
Address
National Star College, Ullenwood, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 9QU
Map
Venue notes

The National Star College has many years’ experience of working with people with limited mobility. Approximately 75% of learners are wheelchair users.

All student areas are accessible for people who use wheelchairs including a ramped stage, hoists in some class rooms and in all accommodation areas, high low tables in most areas, specialist equipment where necessary.

All college transport is accessible for people who use wheelchairs.

Date and time

Day students usually attend from 9.30 – 4.30 or 10 – 3 depending on their programme, although start and/or finish times can be flexible if needs require this.

Residential students have an integrated programme with learning, support and therapy spread across 7 days.

Is a referral required?
No
LO provider type
Local Offer - General Provider
Offering services to;
Young Adult SEND (18-25 years) Young People (16-18 years) Adults
Supporting people with;
Learning difficulty e.g. Dyslexia Communication Impairment including Speech and Language Delay Autistic Spectrum Disorder including Social communication difficulty Physical impairment Visual impairment Hearing impairment Social, emotional & mental health difficulty English as an Additional Language Learning disability Long term conditions Challenging behaviour Aspergers Sensory and/or physical need
Local Offer details

We are an outstanding (CQC 2017, Ofsted 2012) specialist college providing personalised learning and transition services for people with disabilities. We work with students with complex physical, learning, sensory and communication difficulties and acquired disabilities.

We offer full and part time, day and residential places, 36-52 week places, focusing on transition and achieving individual goals. Our college is a vibrant, inclusive and active environment – students have a wide range of abilities, come to us from varied social and ethnic backgrounds and participate in a wide range of community activities.

Local offer contact

Admissions Team. Call 01242 527631. Email abetterstart@eyalliance.org.uk

Local Offer age band

17 - 25 years

Needs level
High Medium
Provision type
Targeted Specialist