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Our Merger Journey
As a new, combined institution, the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group was formed following the merger of Selby College and Wakefield College and the formation of Castleford College on 1st March 2022. The Group now serves the education and skills needs of the Yorkshire region from its campuses in Castleford, Selby and Wakefield.
Latest Corporate News
Welcoming our new Chair of Governors, David Powell
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has welcomed David Powell as its new Chair of Governors, succeeding Andrew McConnell OBE following his outstanding leadership and nearly 20 years of service as a Governor.
Thank You, Andrew: Celebrating Years of Dedicated Service
As Andrew McConnell OBE steps down as Chair of Governors, we would like to extend our sincere thanks for his many years of dedicated service, leadership and commitment to our Colleges and the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group.
The University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has ranked third in Yorkshire for higher education student satisfaction in the latest National Student Survey (NSS).
Keir Mather MP opens brand-new 3G Pitch at Selby College
On Friday 3rd July, Selby College officially launched the newest edition to its estate – a brand-new £1.2 million 3G pitch, funded by the Premier League, the FA and Government’s Football Foundation as part of the Lionesses Futures Fund.
Yvette Cooper Officially Opens New Construction Building at Castleford College
Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs and MP for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley, officially opened the College’s new state-of-the-art construction facility.
Group Secures Number One Spot in FE College Achievement Rates in the Region
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has ranked first in Yorkshire & the Humber for student achievement amongst General Further Education Colleges, also securing fifth place nationally.