The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is now closed for the festive period, with no access to emails or phone lines until Monday 6th January 2025. We will respond to your enquiry as soon as possible on our return.

Thank you for your patience. Wishing you a very Happy New Year!

Several Selby College students hanging out together

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group serves the education and skills needs of the Yorkshire region from its campuses in Castleford, Selby and Wakefield.

The Group was formed following the merger of Selby College and Wakefield College and the formation of Castleford College on 1st March 2022.

The Group offers an expansive range of post-16 provision, apprenticeships, higher education, adult qualifications and distance learning, through its wide variety of full and part-time courses. It also works closely with employers locally, regionally and nationally to deliver work-based training programmes to meet existing and future skills shortages.

Across its three Colleges, the Group serves over 9,000 students including full-time, Higher Education and Apprentices. With a combined turnover of £36 million, the Group currently employs more than 800 teaching and support staff.

Strategic Plan 2022-25

Merger Proposal Consultation Documents

Merger Consultation Document for the proposed merger of Selby College and Wakefield College

Merger Proposal Consultation Feedback Document