The Student Star™ has been designed for young people with additional needs in colleges or other supported work and learning environments. It is suitable for students with a range of needs, including autism, learning disabilities or behavioural needs.

The Student Star™ was developed by Triangle with Ruskin Mill Trust. It is based on the Spectrum Star™ for people on the autistic spectrum, which was developed by Triangle in collaboration with accomplish(formerly known as Brookdale Care).

The Student Star™ is a holistic tool covering nine outcome areas:

1. Practical skills
2. Communication and social skills
3. Learning skills
4. Physical health
5. Living skills
6. Friends and relationships
7. Well-being
8. Social responsibility
9. Work readiness

The Student Star™ is underpinned by a five-stage Journey of Change:

1. It’s not working
2. Accepting support
3. Stable
4. Learning for yourself
5. Choice and self-reliance