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Student artwork in the Castle Family Hub in Wakefield

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.

Art, Design & Photography
27 September 2023

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.

Performing ArtsPublic Services
25 September 2023
Biffa apprentices

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.

Automotive Apprenticeships
21 September 2023
Students studying

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.

Foundation Learning
31 August 2023
Sam Wright with the National Student Survey results

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.

CorporateUniversity Centre
29 August 2023

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.

A Level Results Day
24 August 2023
T Level student Layla Gibson celebrates with College staff

Wakefield College celebrates outstanding results

A Level students from Wakefield College are celebrating after the class of 2023 delivered another strong set of results.

A Level Results DayCorporate
17 August 2023
Students at taster day

Students get a taste of college life

Students across North and West Yorkshire experienced the vast opportunities Further Education can offer, following a number of successful taster events held by the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group.

14 July 2023
Project SEARCH Student

DFN Project SEARCH students celebrate their success

The one-year transition to work programme came to a close for the 2022/23 cohort as interns from the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, and the ICS, celebrated their completed internship at a number of graduation ceremonies.

Foundation Learning
11 July 2023
Engineering student

Group launches Skills Bootcamp in Carbon Capture and Storage

In response to the rising demand for green skills, the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has launched a first-of-its-kind Skills Bootcamp in the Principles of Carbon Capture and Storage.

Engineering
29 June 2023
Presentation of certificates to students

Apprentices take on SkillsWeld 2023 National Qualifiers

Fabrication and Welding apprentices at Castleford College showed off their vast welding skills, as they took part in the SkillsWeld 2023 qualifiers.

Engineering Apprenticeships
27 June 2023
Business students fundraising

Business students fundraise for dog rescue shelters

Selby College Business students have raised more than £650 for local and national dog charities through a number of community fundraising events.

Business & Management
20 June 2023