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9th March 2021

College boosts highly-skilled career paths with HE programmes

Selby College is supporting aspiring professionals to enter a range of highly-skilled careers with its Higher Education and Access to Higher Education programmes. In response to the demand for more healthcare professionals, Selby College has introduced a brand-new Higher National …

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2nd March 2021

Selby College students’ online learning boosted by Vodafone and the DfE

Students at Selby College have benefitted from greater access to the internet and digital devices to support their online learning efforts. Following the most recent move to online learning in lockdown, the Department for Education have provided laptops to the …

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23rd February 2021

Why now is the time for employers to invest in Apprenticeships

Paul Cliff, Assistant Director of Business Development at Selby College, says employer-led apprenticeship programmes will be critical to building back the economy following the pandemic. This comes following the recent publishing of the Department for Education’s ‘Skills for Jobs’ white …

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16th February 2021

Selby College puts wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda

As part of its ongoing commitment to improving mental health and wellbeing, Selby College is carrying out a number of initiatives to support its staff and students during these challenging times. Ahead of half-term, the College’s counselling team provided students …

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5th February 2021

Rapid Covid-19 testing programme launched

Selby College launches rapid Covid-19 testing programme for staff and students Selby College has opened a new rapid testing centre for its staff on campus, using ‘Lateral Flow Tests’. The tests will also be offered to students when they are …

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21st January 2021

UCAS: More students studying degrees locally

UCAS data shows more students are choosing to study degrees locallyMore Year 13 students than ever before are choosing to carry out degree-level study closer to home as a result of the pandemic, according to UCAS’ latest survey. The survey …

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14th January 2021

Art & Design students take exhibition online

The show must go on: Art & Design students take graduate exhibition online Higher Education Art & Design students at Selby College explore the challenges and ideas surrounding the role of technology in Art and Design, as part of a …

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13th January 2021

Students and staff get moving in lockdown

Let’s get physical: Selby Community encouraged to get moving as part of round the world challenge Selby College and Brayton Primary have partnered with Selby High School to support their Selby Community Challenge, encouraging people to get moving throughout lockdown …

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12th January 2021

Principal encourages students to keep learning in lockdown

Principal responds to national closure of college campuses, encouraging students to keep learning Following the latest national lockdown, Phil Sayles, Principal and Chief Executive of Selby College, has addressed the closure of schools and college campuses – inspiring students to …

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11th January 2021

Carlton Primary School joins Selby Educational Trust

Selby College welcomes Carlton Primary School to the Selby Educational Trust Selby College is delighted to congratulate Carlton Primary School as it joins the Selby Educational Trust (SET) as of the 1st of January 2021. The move marks another huge …

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18th December 2020

Winter Olympics Competition

Students get into the festive spirit with Winter Olympics Competition Level 2-5 Sport and Public Service Students at Selby College marked the end of term with a socially-distanced Winter Olympics competition. Students took part in a range of different activities …

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17th December 2020

Student awarded Image of the Week by BIPP

Simon Anley, Higher National Diploma (HND) Art & Design student at Selby College, has won the Image of the Week from The British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP). “I submitted an abstract image which I felt encompassed the meaning of …

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16th December 2020

Student embarks on running challenge for charity

Selby College student embarks on running challenge for charity Matty Pooley, BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Exercise Science student at Selby College, has set himself the challenge of running 2 miles every day throughout December to raise money for Dementia …

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15th December 2020

College supports Selby and District Foodbank

The gift of gifting this Christmas: Selby College supports its local community through Selby and District Foodbank donation Following this difficult year, staff from across Selby College have come together to support the local community by donating to Selby and …

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14th December 2020

Students launch international cuisine takeaway

Hospitality and Catering students take staff ‘around the world’ with international cuisine takeaway service Selby College’s Hospitality and Catering students have been providing staff with a taste of international cuisine with its new ‘World Takeaway’ service. Over the past month …

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20th November 2020

Students raise money for Cancer Research UK

Football shirts on for Selby College students, as they raise money for Cancer Research UK Sport students from across Selby College took part in the Football Shirt Friday campaign to help raise money for Cancer Research UK – with an …

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18th November 2020

Invest in lifelong learning says Selby College Principal

Invest in lifelong learning now to create a better future for our economy, says Selby College Principal Selby College Principal and Chief Executive Phil Sayles has backed a report launched by The Independent Commission of the College of the Future …

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16th November 2020

Selby College appoints six new Governors

Selby College enhances its Board with the appointment of six new Governors As part of its commitment to reflect the community it serves, Selby College has appointed six new Governors to its board. Malik Rofidi, the former mayor of Selby …

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11th November 2020

Student rows 93-miles for The Royal British Legion

Selby College student sets herself a 93-mile ‘Rowmembrance challenge’ to raise money for The Royal British Legion Liz Millard, BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Exercise Science student at Selby College, plans to row the equivalent of the Dover to Dunkirk …

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9th November 2020

Construction creates Remembrance Day memorial

Selby College’s Construction Department creates memorial for Remembrance Day The Construction Department at Selby College has put its handiwork to test, creating a moving memorial to mark Remembrance Day 2020. The memorial, which is at the heart of the campus …