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Students holding the varsity trophy

Group Hosts First Sports Varsity Event for its Three Colleges 

12 May 2026
  • Heart of Yorkshire

Our three colleges recently came together for a day of friendly sports competition as part of the Group’s first-ever Varsity event. 

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Wakefield College wins award for Women’s Safety Campaign at the Educate North Awards

11 May 2026
  • Film, Media & Television
  • Wakefield College

Wakefield College won the Heart Creative Arts Award at the Educate North Awards for its contributions to Wakefield’s ‘Reclaim the Night’ campaign – a joint women’s safety movement with the local council and community.

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Sam Wright, Principal and Chief Executive of the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (left) with Rt Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs and MP for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley and Chair of Governors at the Group, Andrew McConnell (right) outside the Lagentium Building

Yvette Cooper Officially Opens New Construction Building at Castleford College

07 May 2026
  • Construction & Civil Engineering
  • Castleford College

Castleford College celebrated a major milestone in its commitment to skills, education and regional growth, as 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.

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College Expands Digital Industries Offering with New Gaming and Web Development Courses

05 May 2026
  • Digital Industries
  • Selby College

Selby College has developed a brand-new suite of gaming and website development courses, designed to equip aspiring creators with the skills, experience and confidence to thrive in the rapidly growing games industry.

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Sam Wright, Principal and Chief Executive at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group holding up a Top FE College sign

Group Secures Number One Spot in FE College Achievement Rates in the Region

23 April 2026

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.

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Former Student’s Remarkable Journey to the Winter Olympics

31 March 2026
  • Sport

Former Wakefield College Sport student, Leon Greenwood, competed in the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics for Team GB in the 4-Man Bobsleigh team.

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Pupils at Give Construction a Try

Give Construction a Try Events Sparks Industry Ambitions

27 March 2026
  • Construction & Civil Engineering

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group recently held its annual Give Construction A Try (GCAT) event, giving local secondary school pupils the opportunity to explore the wide range of career opportunities available within the construction industry.

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Group announced as a National Digital Insight Hub

18 March 2026
  • Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, which includes Castleford College, Wakefield College and Selby College, has been announced as one of three of the UK’s Digital Insight Hubs – recognising the Group as one of the pioneering institutions for digital transformation in the further education sector.

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Sustainability Week 2026

17 March 2026
  • Sustainability
  • Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

From Monday 16th March to Friday 20th March the Group is celebrating its Sustainability Week across all three Colleges, seeing students participate in sustainable activities and learning throughout the week. 

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Yvette Cooper MP alongside colleagues from the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Wakefield First and Wakefield Council.

New Business and Skills Community Hub opens in Castleford Market for local people and businesses

10 March 2026
  • Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

A brand-new Business and Skills Community Hub has opened in Castleford, offering free business support to the community.

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