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Local MP officiates launch of Castleford College
Friday, 18 November, 2022
The start of a new era of education in Castleford was marked as Yvette Cooper, Member of Parliament for Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford, officiated the launch of Castleford College at a celebratory ceremony.
West Yorkshire Colleges secure £2.6million (DfE) investment for green skills
Thursday, 29 September, 2022
The West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges (WYCC) will be part of the Government’s plans to boost the nation’s skills and make sure more people can secure good, well-paid jobs that are closer to where they live.
Students Celebrate A Level Results
Thursday, 18 August, 2022
A Level students from Wakefield College’s Sixth Form have demonstrated their hard work and resilience after the class of 2022 achieved another strong set of results. Figures revealed today showed students achieved an overall pass rate of 96% - the 19th year running the result has exceeded 95%. In addition, this year saw 30% of all results achieve high grades (A*- B)
Student Survey Success for the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Friday, 22 July, 2022
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has placed in the top three Higher Education organisations in Yorkshire for Overall Student Satisfaction, according to the latest National Student Survey (NSS) results.
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group accredited matrix Standard
Sunday, 19 June, 2022
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is pleased to announce it has been accredited to the matrix Standard, demonstrating the high-quality Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) services it provides to its students.
Wakefield College wins education award
Wednesday, 13 April, 2022
Wakefield College’s Apprenticeships offer has been recognised at a glittering awards ceremony. The College scooped the Excellence in Apprenticeships award at the Educate North Awards 2022.
Selby College and Wakefield College shortlisted in education awards
Wednesday, 23 March, 2022
Both Heart of Yorkshire Education Group Colleges have been named finalists for awards at the prestigious event
Wakefield College students celebrate graduation success.
Monday, 07 March, 2022
Students from the University Centre at Wakefield College celebrated their graduation ceremonies over the weekend.
Selby College and Wakefield College Merge
Tuesday, 01 March, 2022
The launch of the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group today marks a new era of education in Yorkshire
‘Heart of Yorkshire Education Group’ preparing to launch
Wednesday, 19 January, 2022
Following the Secretary of State’s approval, Selby College and Wakefield College are delighted to confirm that their plans to form a new combined group are progressing on schedule, with the merger date confirmed as 1st March 2022.