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16th September 2024

Group launches mental health service TalkCampus to support adult students

With the rise in mental health problems in adults, the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has taken an important step to enhance its student support services by launching mental health support platform, TalkCampus. According to Mind, only one in three …

2nd September 2024

Apprenticeship funding opportunity with Drax

Are you a small to medium employer wanting to take on new apprentices or upskill your existing workforce through an Apprenticeship? If so, we can fully fund training for your apprentices through levy transfer support from Drax. Drax is supporting …

21st August 2024

Education Group excels in National Student Survey 2024

The University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is celebrating another strong set of National Student Survey results, with the Group placing higher than the national average in a range of areas. Final year students who completed the …

15th August 2024

College celebrates outstanding results

Selby College is celebrating the fantastic achievements of its class of 2024, with its A Level programmes achieving an outstanding 99.5% pass rate. Many of its students have secured places at Russell Group universities including the University of Leeds, the …

25th July 2024

Hospitality & Catering celebrate the cream of the crop at awards ceremony

Selby College’s Hospitality & Catering Department ended the academic year on a high with a prestigious awards ceremony. Hospitality & Catering students were joined by their loved ones as they celebrated their successes over the past academic year. Acknowledging the …

22nd July 2024

Group boosts adults’ skills and job prospects with new courses

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is offering adults the opportunity to enhance their skills, retrain or move into employment with its latest range of adult courses. Offering over 170 different part-time and online programmes, adults can train in a …

16th July 2024

Travel & Tourism students visit easyJet, Jet 2 and FlyMe

Selby College’s Travel & Tourism students have broadened their horizons with a series of work experience opportunities, guest speakers and assessment days. The students, who are aspiring cabin crew members, travel agents and tour managers, learnt all about the travel …

1st July 2024

Sixth Form students’ accomplishments celebrated

Acknowledging the academic achievements of its Sixth Form Centre students, Selby College hosted its first Academy Awards at River Mills Ballroom, in Selby on Wednesday 26th June 2024. 20 accolades were presented throughout the evening, including a ‘Best Student’ in …

25th June 2024

Group Celebrates Construction Students of the Year 2024

The achievements of Construction students from across the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group were acknowledged as part of its Construction Student of the Year Awards. Held at Castleford College on Wednesday 19th June 2024, students were joined by their parents …

18th June 2024

Selby College Marks 10th Annual Sports Awards

Selby College celebrated the achievements of its Sport and Public Service students as part of its 10th Annual Sports Awards at the Parsonage, in Escrick. 18 accolades were presented throughout the evening, which acknowledged the academic and sporting achievements of …

3rd June 2024

Local Skills Improvement Fund Partners Join Forces to Meet Skills Gaps

Colleges, along with West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, Council Adult Education Services and Universities, have been working in partnership to implement the Local Skills Improvement Plan for York and North Yorkshire. Find out more about how we have …

21st May 2024

Selby College Art Students' Trip to New York

40 Art students from Selby College travelled to New York City for a once-in-a-lifetime trip in March, fully funded by the Turing Scheme. Over their 13 days in New York, the students visited some of the city’s most iconic landmarks …

15th May 2024

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group signs new AoC Mental Health Charter

Demonstrating its commitment to supporting student and staff mental health and wellbeing, the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has officially signed the Association of Colleges’ (AoC) new Mental Health and Wellbeing Charter. Developed in partnership with education professionals and senior …

2nd May 2024

Selby College to launch new courses this September

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

28th April 2024

Selby College alumna shares Oxbridge experience

Emily Morbey, a former Sixth Form student at Selby College, returned to the College to speak to students about her experience studying at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. As part of Careers Week at the College …

26th April 2024

Group celebrates Apprenticeships at Annual Awards Ceremony

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has recognised the exceptional achievements of its apprentices and the contributions of its employer partners at its Annual Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony. The finalists were joined by loved ones, sponsors, distinguished guests and members of …

2nd April 2024

Selby College Announces Children’s University Learning Destinations

Selby College has announced a range of Learning Destinations across the district for its recently launched Children’s University. The Selby Children’s University works with schools to encourage their pupils to take part in learning activities outside school hours. To help …

27th March 2024

Siemens Mobility becomes first Project SEARCH partner

Selby College, which is part of the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, has joined forces with Siemens Mobility and national charity to launch a new supported internship scheme at our Goole Rail Village for young people with a learning disability …

25th March 2024

Apprentice secures 3rd place in Bricklayers Competition

The Construction department are pleased to announce, Jack Toes, a Year 2 Bricklaying apprentice at Selby College has secured 3rd place in the Guild of Bricklayers Competition. …

12th March 2024

Selby College alumna speaks to students about studying at Oxbridge

Emily Morbey, a former Selby College student, returned to the College to speak to the Sixth Form students about her journey from completing A Levels at the College to an undergraduate degree at the University of Oxford and a Masters …