Special Stars Foundation

Who we are

Our aim is to improve the quality of life for children and adults with special educational needs and/or disabilities plus their families, across Hull and East Yorkshire. We achieve this by providing a diverse calendar of inclusive and accessible social and creative learning activities in which people of all ages and abilities can participate e.g. craft sessions, hydrotherapy, dance, science fun. Alongside this we offer a range of training, advice and support opportunities for parent carers plus a sensory room, specialist equipment lending library and a heavily subsidised shop which stocks a range of sensory toys, learning resources and disability specific equipment. Our sensory room is open to anyone.

We work collaboratively with various organisations, health groups and local community groups to meet the needs of our service users to the best of our abilities. We also offer support and guidance to local event organisers around accessibility and inclusion. 

Our culture and values

We are 

Inclusive-people with disabilities of all ages and abilities are at the heart of our work. We embrace and celebrate the diverse and unique individuals that we support, that are our staff and our supporters.

Connected- we collaborate to build positive relationships with individuals and other organisations to achieve positive outcomes for our service users.

Caring- we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities and/or special educational needs and are passionate advocates for change. We are dedicated to creating a happy, safe working environment where all opinions are respected and creativity is encouraged.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

At Special Stars Foundation one of our key focuses is around equality and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to everyone with a disability. We have the same goal for people working with us. Special Stars Foundation is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.