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25th March 2022

College addresses need for FE tutors with teacher training bursaries

As the demand for teachers in the Further Education (FE) sector rises, Selby College is supporting aspiring teachers to achieve their teaching qualifications with a new package of bursaries. For the academic year 2022-23, a range of grants will be …

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23rd March 2022

Selby College and Wakefield College shortlisted in education awards

Selby College and Wakefield College, as part of the recently formed Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, are delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted for multiple awards at the Educate North Awards. The Awards is a prestigious event which …

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15th March 2022

Empowering students’ futures during National Careers Week 2022

From guest lectures to careers clinics, Selby College students enjoyed a wide range of activities as part of National Careers Week 2022 – helping to provide them with the information and guidance they need to make their next steps. National …

Selby College at the Goole and Howdenshire Business Awards

3rd March 2022

College wins prestigious local award for its Covid-19 efforts

Selby College was named the winner of the Covid-19 Award at the Goole & Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards – highlighting its commitment to serving its students, staff and local community throughout the pandemic. The College was recognised for the way …

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1st March 2022

Selby College and Wakefield College Merge

Selby College and Wakefield College have today officially merged to form the ‘Heart of Yorkshire Education Group’ – bringing significant benefits to the region. The newly formed organisation aims to meet the education and skills needs across Yorkshire from its …

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17th February 2022

Students broaden their horizons with careers week activities

Selby College students gained insight into a range of different career paths and roles as part of the College’s A Level Careers Week. The event, which took place between Monday 31st January until Friday 4th February 2022, saw students enjoy …

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15th February 2022

Selby College student wins national award

Kizzy Wade, a Vocational student at Selby College, has been named as the Association of Colleges’ Young Student of the Year. Nominated for her commitment to raising awareness on issues such as disability and mental health, Kizzy is a keen …

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10th February 2022

College receives RoSPA Health and Safety Award for 11th year running

Selby College marks over a decade of Health and Safety excellence with its 11th Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Gold Award. The College has received RoSPA’s Gold Award for 11 consecutive years, highlighting its commitment and initiatives …

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7th February 2022

National Apprenticeship Week 2022: Former Apprentice lands Head Chef role

Former Hospitality and Catering Apprentice at Selby College Luke Royle has gone on to fulfil a successful career in the industry, securing a Head Chef role at Mercure Hotel. Following his Level 3 Chef De Partie Apprenticeship, Luke secured a …

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1st February 2022

College named finalist for two Goole & Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards

Selby College is delighted to announce it has been shortlisted for two accolades at the upcoming Goole & Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards. The College has been named a finalist for the Covid-19 Award, which recognises and celebrates the ways in …

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26th January 2022

Students put sustainability at the forefront with latest Art exhibition

Higher Education Art & Design students at Selby College recently hosted a sustainability themed exhibition at Selby Abbey, showcasing their visions on how to create a more sustainable future. The exhibition, which ran from the 14th until the 20th of …

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17th January 2022

‘Heart of Yorkshire Education Group’ preparing to launch

Following the Secretary of State’s approval, Selby College and Wakefield College are delighted to confirm that their plans to form a new combined group are progressing on schedule, with the merger date confirmed as 1st March 2022. This follows the …

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17th December 2021

Students and Staff get in the Christmas spirit with charity initiatives

Students and staff from Selby College are giving back to those who need it most this Christmas through a number of charity initiatives. In total, the College has raised more than £765 for various charities in the lead up to …

British Biker Relief Foundation Raffle

16th December 2021

Hospitality and Catering department raises money in memory of former student

Hospitality and Catering students from Selby College have raised more than £280 for the British Biker Relief Foundation (BBRF) in memory of their former classmate Tom Ferguson. Tom, who recently completed his Level 2 Professional Cookery qualification at the College …

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9th December 2021

Selby College celebrates another year of A Level success

Selby College is celebrating the success of its A Level provision as figures reveal that the College is in the top 25% of A Level providers. For the academic year 2020-2021, the College received an A Level Performance Systems (ALPS) …

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7th December 2021

Selby College and Drax Secure Funding to Support the Green Workforce of the Future

Selby College and Drax have secured more than £270,000 of funding from government to develop the UK’s first educational programmes in carbon capture, to enable the renewable energy company to develop a workforce fit for the future.The training will equip …

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2nd December 2021

Selby College’s sports teams receive sponsorship boost from national and local businesses

Selby College’s sports teams have benefited from new sponsored kits thanks to the generosity of businesses CPI Corporate Solutions, Co-op, Classroom Clothing and McDonalds. The College currently has a number of sports teams, including Football, Rugby, Basketball, Dodgeball, Indoor Cricket …

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1st December 2021

Students transform College garden as part of national project

Students from Selby College have refurbished its communal garden as part of the National Citizen Services (NCS) community project, through Club Doncaster Foundation. The initiative saw Level 1 Pathways to Progression students spend a week working together to transform the …

Kizzy Wade

25th November 2021

Selby College student named as finalist for national awards

Selby College student, Kizzy Wade, has been named a finalist in the Association of Colleges’ Student of the Year awards. The annual awards celebrate students who stand out from the crowd and have gone above and beyond, whether in college …

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23rd November 2021

Students from across campus raise money for Children in Need

Selby College students and staff have raised more than £310 for BBC’s Children in Need through their fundraising efforts. From creating their own Pudsey Bear keyrings to a pyjama day and charity tournaments, students from across Selby College carried out …