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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. …

5th March 2024

Selby College launches Children's University

Selby College, part of the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, has launched a Children’s University in Selby to promote extra-curricular learning for young people across the district. The national programme aims to inspire a love for learning amongst children through …

6th February 2024

Group wins Yorkshire Learning Providers Award

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has been recognised by the Yorkshire Learning Providers Awards for its efforts in helping the region develop the green skills for future demands. The Group’s Skills Bootcamp in the Principles of Carbon Capture and …

11th January 2024

Group shortlisted for three Yorkshire Learning Provider Awards

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is delighted to announce it has been shortlisted for a number of accolades at the Yorkshire Learning Provider Awards – demonstrating its commitment to meet skills gaps across the region. The Group has been …

18th December 2023

Students support local food bank at Christmas

Selby College students are giving back to those who need it most this Christmas, with numerous donations made to Selby & District Food Bank. As part of a team building module, Level 3 Business students from the College split into …

15th December 2023

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. Held on Tuesday 12th December at Castleford College, 20 awards were presented throughout the evening across …

4th December 2023

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. Adding to its expansive Free Online Learning offer, the Group’s new …

1st December 2023

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. As highlighted in …

30th November 2023

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. Conducted by the Office for Students (OfS), the panel of judges praised the University Centre for …

29th November 2023

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 …

14th November 2023

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. Taking place on Friday 10th November, graduates were joined by their family and friends, as well as their …

13th November 2023

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, with the Group receiving a ‘Good’ grade for every aspect and overall. 16 Ofsted inspectors carried out a …

7th November 2023

Group launches Construction and Engineering recruitment drive

As part of its plans to grow its Construction and Engineering curriculum in line with industry demands, the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is recruiting for a number of vacancies in these key areas. The Group has recently seen significant …

17th October 2023

Wren Kitchens donates equipment to students

Selby College’s Hospitality & Catering students are equipped for the academic year ahead following Wren Kitchens’ generous donation. Each student has been gifted NEFF digital kitchen scales which will help them measure and weigh ingredients when preparing food and drinks …

2nd October 2023

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. The state-of-the-art suite enables its T Level Healthcare students to be immersed into real-life …

31st August 2023

Group shortlisted for FE Provision of the Year Award

Acknowledging its commitment to supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group’s Further Education provision has been shortlisted for a national award. Hosted by nasen - the National Association for Special Educational Needs …

29th August 2023

Education Group scores highly in National Student Survey 2023

Results of the latest National Student Survey 2023 (NSS), commissioned by the Office for Students (OfS), have revealed that the University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has placed significantly higher than national average for student experience. Over …