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1st July 2024

Sixth Form students’ accomplishments celebrated

Acknowledging the academic achievements of its Sixth Form Centre students, Selby College hosted its first Academy Awards at River Mills Ballroom, in Selby on Wednesday 26th June 2024. 20 accolades were presented throughout the evening, including a ‘Best Student’ in …

25th June 2024

Group Celebrates Construction Students of the Year 2024

The achievements of Construction students from across the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group were acknowledged as part of its Construction Student of the Year Awards. Held at Castleford College on Wednesday 19th June 2024, students were joined by their parents …

18th June 2024

Selby College Marks 10th Annual Sports Awards

Selby College celebrated the achievements of its Sport and Public Service students as part of its 10th Annual Sports Awards at the Parsonage, in Escrick. 18 accolades were presented throughout the evening, which acknowledged the academic and sporting achievements of …

3rd June 2024

Local Skills Improvement Fund Partners Join Forces to Meet Skills Gaps

Colleges, along with West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, Council Adult Education Services and Universities, have been working in partnership to implement the Local Skills Improvement Plan for York and North Yorkshire. Find out more about how we have …

21st May 2024

Selby College Art Students' Trip to New York

40 Art students from Selby College travelled to New York City for a once-in-a-lifetime trip in March, fully funded by the Turing Scheme. Over their 13 days in New York, the students visited some of the city’s most iconic landmarks …

15th May 2024

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group signs new AoC Mental Health Charter

Demonstrating its commitment to supporting student and staff mental health and wellbeing, the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has officially signed the Association of Colleges’ (AoC) new Mental Health and Wellbeing Charter. Developed in partnership with education professionals and senior …

2nd May 2024

Selby College to launch new courses this September

Selby College is expanding its vocational offer with a range of new courses in Performing Arts, Hospitality & Catering, Sport & Public Services and Business. …

28th April 2024

Selby College alumna shares Oxbridge experience

Emily Morbey, a former Sixth Form student at Selby College, returned to the College to speak to students about her experience studying at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. As part of Careers Week at the College …

26th April 2024

Group celebrates Apprenticeships at Annual Awards Ceremony

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has recognised the exceptional achievements of its apprentices and the contributions of its employer partners at its Annual Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony. The finalists were joined by loved ones, sponsors, distinguished guests and members of …

2nd April 2024

Selby College Announces Children’s University Learning Destinations

Selby College has announced a range of Learning Destinations across the district for its recently launched Children’s University. The Selby Children’s University works with schools to encourage their pupils to take part in learning activities outside school hours. To help …

27th March 2024

Siemens Mobility becomes first Project SEARCH partner

Selby College, which is part of the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, has joined forces with Siemens Mobility and national charity to launch a new supported internship scheme at our Goole Rail Village for young people with a learning disability …

25th March 2024

Apprentice secures 3rd place in Bricklayers Competition

The Construction department are pleased to announce, Jack Toes, a Year 2 Bricklaying apprentice at Selby College has secured 3rd place in the Guild of Bricklayers Competition. …

12th March 2024

Selby College alumna speaks to students about studying at Oxbridge

Emily Morbey, a former Selby College student, returned to the College to speak to the Sixth Form students about her journey from completing A Levels at the College to an undergraduate degree at the University of Oxford and a Masters …

5th March 2024

Selby College launches Children's University

Selby College, part of the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, has launched a Children’s University in Selby to promote extra-curricular learning for young people across the district. The national programme aims to inspire a love for learning amongst children through …

6th February 2024

Group wins Yorkshire Learning Providers Award

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has been recognised by the Yorkshire Learning Providers Awards for its efforts in helping the region develop the green skills for future demands. The Group’s Skills Bootcamp in the Principles of Carbon Capture and …

11th January 2024

Group shortlisted for three Yorkshire Learning Provider Awards

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is delighted to announce it has been shortlisted for a number of accolades at the Yorkshire Learning Provider Awards – demonstrating its commitment to meet skills gaps across the region. The Group has been …

18th December 2023

Students support local food bank at Christmas

Selby College students are giving back to those who need it most this Christmas, with numerous donations made to Selby & District Food Bank. As part of a team building module, Level 3 Business students from the College split into …

15th December 2023

Group marks students’ achievements at Annual Awards Ceremony

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group ended the year on a high as it celebrated its students’ achievements at its Annual Student Awards Ceremony. Held on Tuesday 12th December at Castleford College, 20 awards were presented throughout the evening across …

4th December 2023

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. Adding to its expansive Free Online Learning offer, the Group’s new …

1st December 2023

New collaboration between colleges and councils secures millions for skills in York and North Yorkshire

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. As highlighted in …