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FE Commissioner at Wakefield College

FE Commissioner pays a special visit to Wakefield College

Wakefield College welcomed Further Education (FE) Commissioner Shelagh Legrave CBE to its campus this week, showcasing the College’s commitment to delivering high-quality education for its local communities.

Childcare, Early Years & Childhood StudiesHospitality & CateringPerforming Arts
17 January 2025
Performing arts students

Wakefield College's Creative Industries students host end of year shows

In June and July, the Creative Industries department at Wakefield College closed the curtains on another academic year with a series of art shows showcasing the exceptional talent of their acting, musical theatre, art and music provisions.

Art, Design & PhotographyFilm, Media & TelevisionMusicPerforming Arts
8 August 2024
Performing arts students

Selby College launches new courses

Selby College is expanding its vocational offer with a range of new courses in Performing Arts, Hospitality & Catering, Sport & Public Services and Business.

Business & ManagementPerforming ArtsPublic ServicesSport School Leavers
2 May 2024

Students play casualties in local emergency services exercise

Students from the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group recently took part in a major incident exercise with local emergency services at Xscape Yorkshire, in Castleford.

Performing ArtsPublic Services
25 September 2023
Francis Lee and Kate Winslet

How former Wakefield College student Francis Lee became an award-winning film director

Fresh off releasing his latest feature film Ammonite, writer-director and former Wakefield College student Francis Lee sat down with us to chat about the film, his time at the College and advice on getting into the Film industry.

Film, Media & TelevisionPerforming Arts
27 April 2021