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Group enhances its Free Online Learning offer
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is enabling adults to upskill or retrain from the comfort of their own homes, with its brand-new range of Free Online Learning programmes.
Working together, a partnership of seven colleges, City of York Council, North Yorkshire Council and Yorkshire Learning Providers, have secured £2.5 million of Government funding to bring capital and revenue investment in new technologies to the area.
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.
Students exhibit documentaries celebrating local heritage
Selby College’s Creative Media Production & Technology students are bringing Selby’s history to life with a documentary exhibition at Selby Abbey, as part of a project with Selby High Street Heritage Action Zone, a project funded by Historic England and North Yorkshire Council.
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.
Heart of Yorkshire Education 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.
West Yorkshire Colleges secure funding to accelerate digital innovation in education
West Yorkshire Colleges have been successful in securing £6.9 million from the Department for Education to digitise teaching and learning in key sectors.
Wakefield College’s University Centre celebrates graduates’ success
More than 120 graduates from Wakefield College’s University Centre have been acknowledged for their academic achievements as part of a Graduation ceremony at Wakefield Cathedral.
As we embark on T Levels Week 2023, we are looking back on our T Level journey so far and appreciating the exciting opportunities these new qualifications have offered our students.
College opens healthcare simulation facilities
To mark national T Levels Week 2023, Selby College has opened a brand-new hospital simulation teaching ward – helping to train the next-generation of healthcare professionals.
Students’ art brightens up public spaces across the District
Wakefield College students’ artwork helps to brighten up family hubs in Wakefield, as part of a project with Wakefield Families Together.
Students play casualties in local emergency services exercise
Students from the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group recently took part in a major incident exercise with local emergency services at Xscape Yorkshire, in Castleford.
Biffa selects Castleford College as its Apprenticeship training provider
As the leading sustainable waste management company in the UK, with bases in Hull, Grimsby and Nottingham where the students are based, Biffa has made the decision to recruit and train apprentices, providing a route to a rewarding career whilst achieving a nationally recognised qualification.
Group shortlisted for FE Provision of the Year Award
Acknowledging its commitment to supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group’s Further Education provision has been shortlisted for a national award.
Education Group scores highly in National Student Survey 2023
Results of the latest National Student Survey 2023 (NSS), commissioned by the Office for Students (OfS), have revealed that the University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has placed significantly higher than national average for student experience.
Selby College A Level students celebrate outstanding results
A Level students from Selby College are celebrating after the class of 2023 delivered another strong set of results.