Hull College’s English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) department has been named a Silver Winner in the Transformational Use of Digital Technology category at the prestigious 2026 Pearson National Teaching Awards, recognising the college’s pioneering approach to enhancing teaching, learning and student outcomes through digital innovation.
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Hymers College art students draw on creative skills to bring Beverley Station to life
Art students from Hymers College have brought creativity and colour to Beverley Station after taking part in a major community art project capturing local landmarks.
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“I don’t know why other kids can ignore that stuff, I just know that I can’t” – Children bring sensory differences to life through new school animation
A new animation co-produced and voiced by local young people is helping schools better understand sensory differences and create more inclusive learning environments in Hull and East Riding.
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Hymers College launches fundraising drive for bursaries to transform young lives
Hymers College is aiming to raise tens of thousands of pounds to provide life-changing educational opportunities for talented young people.
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Quickline apprenticeship scheme reaps rewards across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Almost 130 people from across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire have boosted their skills and career prospects through an apprenticeship scheme led by independent broadband provider Quickline.
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Hull College students set to celebrate creative journeys at The Degree Show 2026
Graduating students from Hull College are preparing to showcase their creativity as the college’s annual Degree Show returns next week, offering a first look at work shaped by years of artistic development, experimentation, and ambition.
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Clifton Primary celebrated as a Jigsaw Flagship School for championing wellbeing and excellence
Clifton Primary School is proud to announce its recognition as a Jigsaw PSHE Flagship School, a prestigious accolade that reflects the school’s unwavering commitment to nurturing the social and emotional wellbeing of its pupils.
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Spring Live draws thousands for spectacular day at Bishop Burton College
Thousands of visitors flocked to Bishop Burton College for this year’s Spring Live event, with organisers hailing the day a huge success.
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Quickline backs young East Yorkshire entrepreneurs with new digital inclusion grants
Rural broadband provider Quickline has announced a new partnership with the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank (JCYEB) to support digital inclusion and youth entrepreneurship across East Yorkshire.
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Bishop Burton College showcases industry-ready talent at annual Stock Skills event
The next generation of agricultural and equine professionals put their skills to the test at Bishop Burton College’s annual Stock Skills competition.
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Creative Briefs appeals for new business sponsors
A Hull art-based education company has launched a new appeal for business sponsors to support its work with neurodivergent young people.
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NAPA students step into the shadows for Jekyll & Hyde at Hull Truck Theatre
Students from the Northern Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) are preparing to take to the stage at Hull Truck Theatre this month with a powerful new production of Jekyll & Hyde.
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Humber school pupils help shape regional investment plans with Employment Minister
Aspiring leaders from Sirius Academy North shared their vision for where new regional investment should be allocated with Dame Diana Johnson MP at an event organised by Future Humber and Y Focused earlier this month.
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Hull gets slimed! Planet Gloop launches immersive family experience at Little Astronauts this May
Families across Hull and East Yorkshire are being invited to dive headfirst into a world of glowing goo, wild experiments and theatrical chaos as Planet Gloop officially launches its brand-new immersive slime-making experience inside Little Astronauts in Hull.
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Quickline inspires next generation with STEM workshops in East Yorkshire village
Children at an East Yorkshire primary school have been given a hands-on introduction to the world of engineering and digital technology by Quickline.
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Dogger Bank Wind Farm welcomes scholars to 2026 Scholarship Celebration Day
Students gain behind‑the‑scenes insight and celebrate the impact of scholarship support.
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Bishop Burton College invites home-schooled young people to embrace college life
Home-schooled young people are being given the opportunity to embrace a return to education at a dedicated Bishop Burton College event.
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£5M Humber Freeport funded centre expansion at CATCH officially opens
Yesterday, a major £5M Humber Freeport funded industry collaboration space at the CATCH facility in Stallingborough has officially opened, further strengthening the role of CATCH as a hub for industry engagement, skills development and knowledge sharing across the Humber, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire regions.
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Schools empower pupils to take climate action with JUST ONE Tree
Schools are discovering that giving pupils meaningful opportunities to take action for the environment can have a powerful impact — not only for the planet, but for pupil engagement and school pride.
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Spring Live returns to Bishop Burton College bigger and better than ever
Bishop Burton College is preparing to welcome the public back to its stunning campus for the return of its hugely popular Spring Live event.
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Yorkshire and the Humber secondary schools can fundraise to feed hungry children through life-changing charity initiative
Secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber can fundraise to feed an entire school of hungry children by signing up for a charity’s life-changing Feed A School initiative.
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Hull children get news of their primary school place offer
Today is National Offer Day and families across Hull will have received their children’s primary school place allocation for September.
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‘One of the best experiences I have ever had’
‘One of the best experiences I have ever had in my 66 years’ and ‘it was a lifetime of adventures’.
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Hull College students shortlisted for prestigious Educate North Award
Three talented Hull College students are celebrating after being named as finalists in a prestigious award scheme celebrating the work of educational institutions in the North of England.
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Employers endorse new plan to improve skills in Hull and East Yorkshire
A partnership of business leaders and training providers has set out its proposal for the next phase of its work to tackle the skills gap in Hull and East Yorkshire.
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Creative Careers Unlocked: A practical guide for supporting students into the creative industries
Creative Careers Unlocked invites readers to rethink how we define and approach creative success.
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CATCH launches HNC Level 4 qualifications to strengthen skills pipeline for industry
CATCH is proud to announce the introduction of Higher National Certificate (HNC) Level 4 qualifications, further enhancing its technical training offer and creating clear progression routes for learners and industry.
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University students lend expertise to fuel poverty initiative as Oh Yes! partnership gathers pace
Half a dozen students from the University of Hull are supporting the growth of a fuel poverty initiative as a successful sustainability programme enters its next phase.
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Planetarium Go UK launches in Hull with a state-of-the-art mobile planetarium to bring science closer to communities across the UK
The project will focus on cities that do not currently have a planetarium, offering a programme dedicated to science outreach.
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From ceramics beginner to a Master of Arts
Amanda Spry first enrolled with Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) as she was at a crossroads in her life.
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‘I’d love to see others follow their lead’ – West Hull rugby club’s nature scheme hailed by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Angus Young reports on the wildlife project at an amateur rugby league club in Hull which is mixing nature with nurture.
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‘Strong Standard’ Ofsted result reflects Clifton Primary School’s commitment to every child
Clifton Primary School, proud to be part of Humber Education Trust, is delighted to announce that it has achieved a ‘strong standard’ across all areas in its recent Ofsted inspection under the new Ofsted framework.
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New SEND facility at The Boulevard Academy
A new dedicated SEND unit and resource base has opened at The Boulevard Academy to provide additional support for students with special educational needs.
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Hull businesses invited to ‘game-changing’ charity event at new immersive sports venue
An educational charity that supports young people across the region is inviting local businesses to take part in a unique fundraising and networking event at Hull’s newest interactive sports venue.
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Trio of HTAE learners bring home awards
Three talented learners from Hull Training & Adult Education (HTAE) proudly represented the service at the annual Hull & East Yorkshire Inter-College Electrical Installation & Diagnostics Challenge, each of them collecting an award.
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Simpler Recycling: Council launches free resources to help children learn about recycling
Hull City Council has launched free, ready to use recycling resources, designed to make learning about waste simple for children both at school and at home.
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Bishop Burton College showcases youth social action in new national pilot
Bishop Burton College has become the first in the country to launch an inspiring project to showcase youth social action and promote enrichment.
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NHS Trust hosts sixth form psychology students for interactive event
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is committed to building an enduring future in mental health. Psychologists are a vital part of the system and this week the Trust welcomed 45 psychology students from Wyke 6th Form College for an inspiring and informative event with psychological staff in the Trust.
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Ideal Heating welcomes Scarborough TEC students to Hull headquarters
Ideal Heating has welcomed students from Scarborough TEC to its headquarters in Hull, as part of its ongoing commitment to engaging with further education and inspiring the next generation of heating engineers.
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Royal Seal of Approval for Hull College
Hull College is celebrating national recognition after being presented with one of the UK’s most prestigious education honours – the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education – for its pioneering work with English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students.
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Hull manufacturer set for digital hire after funded internship boost
A Hull-based manufacturer has accelerated product development and secured new digital capability after welcoming a fully funded graduate intern through the Made Smarter programme.
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Have your say on future SEND support
The Government has launched a national consultation about improving support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
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Plans submitted for new SEND school in Hull
Hull City Council has submitted plans for a new specialist school in Hull to cater for 125 pupils with severe physical and/or learning difficulties (SLD), whilst also creating up to 100 full‑time equivalent jobs.
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East Yorkshire Buses is on the lookout for future engineers
East Yorkshire Buses is calling for the next generation of talented engineers to apply for its industry leading engineering apprenticeship programme, offering applicants the chance to build real-world skills for life while earning qualifications and wages. Applications for the programme will be open until 22nd March, with the first intake starting in July 2026.
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Limbering up for Las Vegas: St Mary’s College students take on a global stage
With just over a week until departure, students from the St Mary’s College Hull Performance Academy have been in rehearsals recently in preparation for the performance of a lifetime at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas at the end of February.
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Ganton School awarded fifth International School Award by the British Council
Ganton School is celebrating a remarkable milestone after being awarded its fifth International School Award by the British Council, recognising the school’s long-standing dedication to global learning, cultural exchange and international partnership.
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Investing in excellence: Celebrating apprenticeship success across Humber Education Trust
National Apprenticeship Week is underway, and Humber Education Trust is delighted to celebrate the achievements and ongoing professional development of colleagues across its organisation. The Trust’s commitment to investing in its people remains central to its mission of delivering exceptional education for every pupil.
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KCOM unveils new champion in battle for online safety
KCOM has marked Safer Internet Day by introducing its new champion in the fight to keep children safe online.
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Hull City Ladies and Bishop Burton College launch region’s first full-time women’s football programme
The first full-time women’s football programme in East Yorkshire has been launched to unlock exciting opportunities at the highest level.
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People in North East and Yorkshire encouraged to earn, learn and make a difference with an NHS apprenticeship
Apprenticeships offer a route into many of the 350 NHS careers and there are opportunities at different levels, meaning no matter your current situation there’s a place for you, people in North East and Yorkshire are reminded.
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Lovell Kirk Ella apprentice follows in father’s footsteps on National Apprenticeship Day
In celebration of National Apprenticeship Day, Lovell is highlighting the journey of Ashton Askin, a 19-year-old joinery apprentice at The Sycamores development in Kirk Ella site, who is building a strong trade foundation with his sights set on a future in site management, following in his father’s footsteps.
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CATCH apprentices attend 10 Downing Street reception following Letter to Prime Minister
On Monday 9th February 2026, four apprentices from Stallingborough based training provider CATCH attended a National Apprenticeship Week reception at 10 Downing Street, hosted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, after writing directly to him about the value of apprenticeships and skills training in supporting the UK’s clean energy ambitions.
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Hull Bus Alliance showcases work of local Stagecoach apprentices in supporting sustainable transport
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, the Hull Bus Alliance has decided to shine a spotlight on the amazing work undertaken by apprentices at the city’s bus operators.
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National Apprenticeship Week 2026: From care to career
The week-long celebration brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy.
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Young scientists across Hull and East Yorkshire compete in triathlon
Hymers College welcomed young scientists from schools across Hull and East Yorkshire to take part in its annual Science Triathlon.
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New community sensory area at Ings Library thanks to HTAE learners
Level 1 Painting and Decorating learners from Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) have been putting their skills to the test in a hands-on community project at Ings Library, delivering a vibrant makeover to two key rooms.
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Hull College students set to take learning global with international study trips
Students at Hull College are preparing to take their learning beyond the classroom and onto the global stage, with an exciting programme of international study trips planned for 2026 – beginning with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Performing Arts and Art & Design students to travel to St Lucia.
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Business leaders urged to promote reading by backing “boots to books”
Business leaders heading to a major skills and training event are being urged to bring a book in support of an initiative aimed at helping families in Hull and East Yorkshire to connect with the National Year of Reading.
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‘I want us to be the best in the country’: New Head takes the helm at Hymers College Junior School
The new Head of Hymers College Junior School has said she will strive for it to become the best in the country as she settles into her new role.
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The Deep named Yorkshire Coast’s best family attraction
The Deep, Hull’s iconic aquarium and conservation charity, has been announced as the ‘Best Family Attraction (Yorkshire Coast)’ at the Little Vikings Awards 2026.
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HTAE’s English courses helping factory staff build brighter futures
Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) has been helping employees of Cranswick Convenience Foods build brighter futures through on-site English language lessons.
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Education charity makes waves with launch of new SEND workshop
Award-winning education and conservation charity, The Deep, is inviting learners to dive into their exciting new workshop ‘A World of Wonder’ – now available for groups to book.
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Bishop Burton College’s new health and fitness hub offers students and community chance to thrive
A new state-of-the-art fitness facility at Bishop Burton College is set to open up training and health opportunities for aspiring athletes and provide an improved wellbeing offering for the local community.
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Free event to discover apprenticeship opportunities
Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) is offering those interested in a career in engineering, construction or business the chance to meet prospective employers during National Apprenticeship Week.
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Humber Education Trust CEO Rachel Wilkes awarded OBE in New Year’s Honours List
Humber Education Trust is proud to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, Rachel Wilkes, has been awarded the title of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year’s Honours List, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to education.
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Beverley student awarded friendly funding boost to help with Cambridge studies
University student, Melanie Healy, has received a £3,600 funding boost from one of the UK’s oldest friendly societies to help ease some of the financial burdens of student life.
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James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2026 announces shortlists
The ‘must-read’ children’s books of the year have been announced as the shortlist for the 19th James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award is released. The awards aim […]
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High-tech partnership develops digital twins to help engineers replicate real-life training scenarios
A new collaboration between industry and academia will give businesses high-tech access to full-scale production rigs without disrupting their own premises, plant and manufacturing processes.
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Hull College’s Executive Director of Digital Transformation, Deb Millar, awarded OBE in New Year’s Honours List
Hull College Executive Director of Digital Transformation, Deb Millar, has been awarded an OBE (Officer of the British Empire) in the New Year’s Honours List, recognising her exceptional and sustained services to education.
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Hull College Principal and CEO Debra Gray awarded CBE in New Year’s Honours
The Principal and Chief Executive of Hull College, Debra Gray, has been awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the New Year’s Honours List, in recognition of her services to education.
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Alessandro Caruso Architects win World Design Award 2025 for new teaching block
Alessandro Caruso Architects Ltd (ACA) is proud to announce that the practice has been named Winner in the Educational Design (Built) category at the World Design Awards 2025 for the South Hunsley School Teaching Block, also known as the Ferriby Building.
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Hull construction firm completes major extension at Cambridge Park Sixth Form College
Lincolnshire and Yorkshire construction company, Hobson & Porter has completed a significant extension project at Cambridge Park Sixth Form College in Grimsby – marking a major milestone in improving educational facilities for young people with special educational needs (SEN) in North East Lincolnshire.
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Beal Homes inspires next generation of housebuilders with behind-the-scenes experience
East Yorkshire-based housebuilder Beal Homes has welcomed a group of students hoping to pursue careers in the construction industry for a behind-the-scenes tour of one of its flagship developments.
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British Eventing launch exciting new-look Festival of Youth at Bishop Burton College
Set to become the flagship destination for every rider under 21 the Festival marks a bold evolution of British Eventing’s youth pathway—bringing competition, education, community and celebration together in one inspiring summer showcase.
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Hull Trains partners with Hull Truck Theatre to inspire young minds this Christmas
The top customer service long-distance operator Hull Trains has partnered with the popular Hull Truck Theatre to inspire the next generation of theatre stars with a magical day out.
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Siemens volunteers complete Goole Primary School playground makeover
Volunteers from Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village have completed a makeover of the playground at Kingsway Primary School in Goole.
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Hull firm powers on with college improvements
A Hull-based building services engineering company has completed the first year of a three-year electrical maintenance contract with Hull College, which has already resulted in major energy savings.
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More apprentices join Siemens talent pipeline at Goole Rail Village
Siemens Mobility has welcomed the latest group of apprentices to its Goole Rail Village, bringing the number of entry-level trainees across the site to over 35.
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Hull joins UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities
Hull is celebrating after it was announced the city has joined UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities. It is one of 72 new cities from 46 countries to join the network, which recognises city’s outstanding commitment to making the right to education across all ages a reality for all at the local level.
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Lovell partners with Howden Junior School to create their 2025 Christmas card
Lovell has teamed up with Howden Junior School to create this year’s official Christmas card for residents moving in this festive season at its Saddlers Grange development located in Howden.
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The Venn Boulevard Centre: School pupil creates winning logo for Hull Nature Trail
A Hull school pupil has designed the winning logo for the city’s new Nature Trail initiative.
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Grimsby sixth form college converts to an Academy Trust after “pioneering” structural change
Leading regional solicitors Wilkin Chapman Rollits provided legal advice for Franklin Sixth Form College’s conversion to an academy, which will cement its place in the community as a sector leader delivering outstanding post-16 education.
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Paralympian Roy Turnham leads vision impaired tennis taster days for Hull students
Hull-based Paralympian and blind athlete Roy Turnham has teamed up with Hull City Council’s Integrated Physical and Sensory Service (IPaSS) Vision Support Team to deliver two inspiring vision impaired (VI) tennis taster days for young people living with sight loss.
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New schools join walking and wheeling challenge to cap off successful first year
Three more Hull schools have joined a national challenge to encourage and support more children to walk and wheel to school in the city.
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HTAE Apprentice of the Year goes to…
Hull Training and Adult Education’s (HTAE) Apprentice of the Year 2025 is Declan Lill.
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Hull students say Oh Yes! to nature as climate education programme expands to primary schools
Students from an east Hull primary school were among the first to benefit from an expanded climate education programme in the city.
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‘Pupils thrive and their lives are transformed’: Life Skills Hub celebrates glowing first Ofsted report
A specialist independent school for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is celebrating a highly impressive first full Ofsted inspection.
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Strong demand for bespoke business premises drives second phase of Allenby Commercial development
Work is underway on the second phase of a bespoke business development in west Hull after the first three units were snapped up by growing companies.
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New training and activity hub in Bransholme opened for adults with a learning disability
Foxglove in Hull, which supports adults with learning disabilities to live independently, has opened a new activity and training hub called Foxglove Bespoke Care and Support.
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Graduates celebrate in style at University Centre Bishop Burton ceremony
Students from Bishop Burton College and its sister college Riseholme College have marked the culmination of their higher education journeys in a spectacular University Centre Bishop Burton (UCBB) graduation ceremony.
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Cultural “trailblazers” take up apprenticeship roles to drive development of Hull’s creative sector
Four young people from Hull have started careers in the creative sector as “trailblazers” of a pioneering programme designed to help shape the city’s future arts and culture workforce.
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Careers event – The Business of Creativity: A Producing Guide
Ever wondered how creative projects actually get off the ground? Join Sarah Penney, a working theatre producer with a decade of experience making shows and community projects happen across the UK, for a one-day workshop all about the practical side of producing.
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Construction sector looks to the future as skills and training partners tour digital academy
A partnership of employers and training providers from across Hull and East Yorkshire took colleagues behind the scenes to see the latest developments in digital construction tuition at a business which began as a jobbing builder nearly 150 years ago.
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Bilocca earns prestigious AA College Rosette Accreditation as Hull College Catering and Hospitality team celebrates double success
Students and staff at Hull College’s Bilocca training restaurant are celebrating after being awarded the prestigious AA College Rosette Accreditation – a nationally recognised mark of excellence for food and service.
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Peaco Marketing named Most Innovative SEO Marketing Agency 2025 at the SME Visionary Leadership Awards
Peaco Marketing is proud to announce that it has been named one of the winners of the 2025 SME Visionary Leadership Awards, earning the title of “Most Innovative SEO Marketing Agency 2025.”
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Hull school secures national travel plan award
A Hull primary school is celebrating after being presented with a national certificate in recognition of its efforts to promote active and sustainable journeys to students and their families and encourage more walking, wheeling and cycling for the school commute.
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KWL celebrates new apprentice cohort and the remarkable milestone of 200 apprentices
In a proud celebration of talent, dedication, and community spirit, KWL, a leading Hull construction and maintenance firm, welcomed 14 new apprentices at this year’s inspiring apprenticeship presentation evening.
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‘Recycle Me a City’ project empowers Clifton Primary schoolchildren to tackle waste
Pupils from Clifton Primary School recently joined Hull City Council’s recycling officers to ‘Recycle Me a City’, a hands-on session designed to raise awareness about waste, recycling, and environmental responsibility.
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Careers advice comes to life through augmented reality
As part of its drive to boost skills in the construction industry, Sewell Group has launched a series of new augmented reality career ambassador portraits to inspire young people to think about the careers available to them.
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Hull College, Smith + Nephew, Think Cloud, and Think Mental Health Set New GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title
Hull has once again shown the power of community and collaboration on a global stage, as Hull College, Smith + Nephew, Think Mental Health, and Think Cloud came together to officially set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the most users in a mental health awareness video lesson on World Mental Health Day (Friday 10th October).
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