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Andrew McConnell OBE presenting a student award

Group marks students’ achievements at Annual Awards Ceremony

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group ended the year on a high as it celebrated its students’ achievements at its Annual Student Awards Ceremony.

Corporate
15 December 2023
Pupil from Rodillian Academy with their dish

Wakefield College helps pupils to expand their culinary skills

Wakefield College is enabling pupils to build their confidence in the kitchen by hosting a range of cooking demonstrations with local secondary schools.

Hospitality & Catering
14 December 2023
Student learning online

Group enhances its Free Online Learning offer

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is enabling adults to upskill or retrain from the comfort of their own homes, with its brand-new range of Free Online Learning programmes.

4 December 2023
Students with drone

New collaboration between colleges and councils secures millions for skills in York and North Yorkshire

Working together, a partnership of seven colleges, City of York Council, North Yorkshire Council and Yorkshire Learning Providers, have secured £2.5 million of Government funding to bring capital and revenue investment in new technologies to the area.

Digital IndustriesHealth, Social Care & Wellbeing
1 December 2023
Graduates throwing their caps

Group commended for student experience in Teaching Excellence Framework rating

The University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has been awarded ‘Silver’ for student experience in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.

Teacher Training University Centre
30 November 2023
Students in Selby Abbey

Students exhibit documentaries celebrating local heritage

Selby College’s Creative Media Production & Technology students are bringing Selby’s history to life with a documentary exhibition at Selby Abbey, as part of a project with Selby High Street Heritage Action Zone, a project funded by Historic England and North Yorkshire Council.

Film, Media & Television
29 November 2023
Graduates at Selby Abbey

Selby College’s University Centre graduates celebrate their success

Almost 90 graduates from Selby College’s University Centre had their academic achievements honoured as part of a Graduation ceremony at Selby Abbey.

University CentreGraduation Day
14 November 2023
Principal and Chief Executive Sam Wright and Chair of Governors Andrew McConnell OBE at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group receives Ofsted ‘Good’ grade and ‘Strong’ skills rating

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has been praised by Ofsted for its ‘Strong’ contribution to meeting regional and national skills needs.

Corporate
13 November 2023
Students using VR headsets

West Yorkshire Colleges secure funding to accelerate digital innovation in education

West Yorkshire Colleges have been successful in securing £6.9 million from the Department for Education to digitise teaching and learning in key sectors.

Corporate
10 November 2023
Graduates at Wakefield College

Wakefield College’s University Centre celebrates graduates’ success

More than 120 graduates from Wakefield College’s University Centre have been acknowledged for their academic achievements as part of a Graduation ceremony at Wakefield Cathedral.

University CentreGraduation Day
9 November 2023
T Level students

Group Celebrates T Level Week

As we embark on T Levels Week 2023, we are looking back on our T Level journey so far and appreciating the exciting opportunities these new qualifications have offered our students.

T Levels
2 October 2023
Students with healthcare facilities

College opens healthcare simulation facilities

To mark national T Levels Week 2023, Selby College has opened a brand-new hospital simulation teaching ward – helping to train the next-generation of healthcare professionals.

Health, Social Care & Wellbeing
2 October 2023