The Fashion Team at East Riding College’s Beverley campus, part of the TEC Partnership, has been named a Silver Winner in the Further Education Team of the Year category at the 2026 Pearson National Teaching Awards. The national award recognises the outstanding work of the college’s Fashion Team, whose innovative teaching, industry connections and unwavering commitment to student…
Buckinghamshire College Group is delighted to announce that Nicola Ellis, Assistant Principal for Student Support & Engagement, has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition of her exceptional services to Further Education. With a career spanning over 25 years, Nicky has dedicated her life to supporting some of the…
Selby College Engineering Tutors have recently returned from an intensive three-day technical training programme at GUNT in Hamburg, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of engineering training systems. The visit focused on cutting-edge developments in carbon capture, hydrogen technologies and modern sustainable engineering practices – areas that are rapidly shaping the future of the sector. Taking…
Selby College student Jacob has claimed the top prize at the Yorkshire regional WorldSkills endorsed Sustainability Action Innovation Challenge, impressing judges with his innovative and impactful CO? calculator concept. Hosted at Wakefield College and sponsored by Steve Frampton MBE SS4E (Sustainability Support for Further Education) and the Renewable Energy Coalition for Academia (RECFA), the challenge…
Shrewsbury College is delighted to announce that it has been named in the Top Ten big companies in the country in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. This award recognises the outstanding performance of all college staff who work tirelessly in the interests of our students. This recognition marks a significant achievement…
Construction is now underway on Buckinghamshire College Group’s new High Wycombe Campus, delivered in partnership with Kier, following a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday 15 May. This landmark development in the heart of High Wycombe marks a significant milestone in the College’s vision to create modern, innovative learning environments that will equip the next generation of skilled professionals…
Castleford College today celebrated a major milestone in its commitment to skills, education and regional growth, as 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. The opening of the Lagentium Building marks a significant investment…
Selby College has developed a brand-new suite of gaming and website development courses, designed to equip aspiring creators with the skills, experience and confidence to thrive in the rapidly growing games industry. The Level 2 Creative Media Production & Technology (Games & Web Development) and the Level 3 Creative Media Production & Technology (Game Development)…
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. This highly impressive result follows a strong performance across the Group’s 16–18 provision, with the latest Department for Education National Achievement Rate Tables (NARTs) for 2024/2025, confirming the…
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group recently held its annual Give Construction A Try (GCAT) event, giving local secondary school pupils the opportunity to explore the wide range of career opportunities available within the construction industry. Over 200 pupils from sixteen local schools took part in the event, taking part in a range of activities…