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Group shortlisted for FE Provision of the Year Award
Thursday, 31 August, 2023
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.
Hosted by nasen - the National Association for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities – the awards recognise outstanding individuals and organisations that have made…

Education Group scores highly in National Student Survey 2023
Tuesday, 29 August, 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.
Over 92% of students stated they feel positive about the teaching and support they receive…

Wakefield College celebrates outstanding results
Thursday, 17 August, 2023
A Level students from Wakefield College are celebrating after the class of 2023 delivered another strong set of results, with an overall pass rate of 97.4% – the 20th year in a row the results have exceeded 95%. Meanwhile, the first cohort of T Level students delivered an amazing 100% pass rate, with 66% gaining distinction star or distinctions, whilst vocational learners were also celebrating with several students gaining three distinction stars – the highest results possible.