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Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Principal and Chief Executive of the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Sam Wright and Andrew McConnell Chair of Governors

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.

Corporate
1 May 2026
Sam Wright, Principal and Chief Executive

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.

CorporatePeer Recognition
23 April 2026
Post development visualisation of the 3g pitches at Selby College

Selby College to Launch £1.2m 3G Sports Pitch for Community

Selby College is set to open a brand-new 3G sports pitch, enabling students, local clubs and community groups to train on state-of-the-art facilities all year round.

Sport Corporate
23 September 2025

Education Group gets top marks in National Student Survey 2025

The University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is celebrating a strong performance in the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS).

University CentreCorporate
20 August 2025

Outstanding A Level scores

Castleford College and Wakefield College are celebrating exceptional results.

CorporateA Level Results Day
14 August 2025
A Level student Ben Nelson celebrating his results

Top Grades, top destinations: Selby College’s students shine

Selby College is proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of its Class of 2025.

CorporateA Level Results Day
14 August 2025
A college tutor with a student

Could You Receive £31,000 to Train as a Further Education Teacher?

The UK government is offering individuals up to £31,000 to train as Further Education (FE) teachers.

Corporate
12 August 2025
The course information and careers team

Group’s careers services praised with Matrix accreditation

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has been awarded the Matrix standard for its Careers Guidance and Course Information services.

CorporatePeer Recognition
22 May 2025
Students taking part in upcyling workshop

Group champions sustainability through Planet Earth Games

Staff and students across the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group have been leading the way in sustainability by taking part in the Association of College’s (AoC) Planet Earth Games.

SustainabilityCorporate
22 April 2025

College wins local business award for student recruitment campaign

Selby College has been awarded the Marketing Excellence Award at the prestigious Goole & Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards 2025.

Peer RecognitionCorporate
15 April 2025
Animal Care students planting trees on the College campus

Celebrating Sustainability Week and Colleges' National Green Week 2025

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group and its Colleges are carrying out a variety of sustainable activities to mark Sustainability Week

Animal Care SustainabilityCorporate
17 March 2025

Group achieves Investors in Diversity accreditation

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has been awarded the Investors in Diversity accreditation by the National Centre for Diversity.

CorporatePeer Recognition
11 March 2025

Home Secretary tours new construction development at Castleford College

Secretary of State for the Home Department and Member of Parliament (MP) for Pontefract, Castleford, Knottingley and Altofts, Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, visited Castleford College last week.

Construction Corporate
3 March 2025
College Marketing team at the College Marketing Awards

Group acknowledged with multiple College Marketing Network Awards

The marketing efforts of the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group were recognised on a national scale as part of the College Marketing Network’s FE First Awards.

CorporatePeer Recognition
17 February 2025
Student using VR headset

Group launches next-generation learning hubs

As part of its commitment to driving digital innovation in education, the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has launched brand-new ‘I-innovate’ learning pods – providing students and staff with the skills they need to excel in a rapidly changing world.

Corporate
9 December 2024
Executive team celebrating 40 years of Selby College

Selby College commemorates 40th Anniversary

Today, Selby College is continuously developing and expanding its curriculum in line with future skills demands and the sustainability agenda to ensure it’s delivering the right skills for the region.

Corporate
3 December 2024