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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 …

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 …

8th March 2023

SAS: Who Dares Wins finalist delivers talks to students

Finalist of the latest series of SAS: Who Dares Wins Faye Banks, recently delivered talks at Selby College about her inspiring journey and prosperous Engineering career. Speaking to both students and staff, Faye shared her experience on the latest series …

31st May 2022

Selby College celebrates another year of sporting success

The academic and sporting achievements of Selby College’s students were acknowledged last night as part of its Annual Sports Awards. Held at the Parsonage in Escrick, York, the evening’s proceedings started with the presentation of the Academic Excellence and Achievement …

18th May 2021

Selby College successfully delivers degree-level offering despite pandemic

Statistics from the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA) have revealed that Selby College received zero complains for its Higher Education programmes in 2020 –the sixth year in a row without a complaint. The Annual OIA report revealed that Selby …

13th April 2021

Students’ Easter football camp goes down a treat

A number of Higher Education students from Selby College spent the Easter break hosting a football coaching camp for local 5-13-year olds at Selby Town FC. Following the launch of his coaching business, BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Exercise Science …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

13th August 2020

College celebrates Class of 2020 success

Selby College celebrates Class of 2020 results success Selby College celebrates another year of success for its A Level students. Outstanding grades were achieved across the College’s A Level subject areas, including Art, Design & Media, Business and Law, Geography …

2nd July 2020

Student secures Oxbridge offer

A Level student Fergus Sandham has successfully received an offer to study at the University of Oxford. Fergus, who is currently studying A Levels in English Literature, History and Psychology at Selby College, has secured an offer to study Law …

2nd March 2020

Students trial NHS work placement project

Selby College students to trial new Work Placement project at Selby Hospital A group of eight students from Selby College will be the first to take part in a brand new Work Placement project based at the New Selby War …

13th January 2020

Thornes present new kit to College Football Team

Long-term sponsors Thornes present new training kit to Selby College Football Team Selby College’s First and Second Football team are proud to wear their new training jackets and t-shirts, thanks to a renewed sponsorship deal with Hemingbrough-based bus firm Thornes …

19th December 2019

Students prepare for Everest Base Camp Trip

Public Services students prepare for Everest Base Camp Trip Four Selby College students in the Public Services department are making preparations to head out on an Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal this year. The Level 3 Extended Diploma in …

24th October 2019

Students & staff take part in Restart a Heart

Selby College students and staff take part in Restart a Heart Campaign On Wednesday 16th October emergency medical services staff came to Selby College as part of the Resuscitation Council’s sixth annual Restart a Heart Day. Selby College staff and …