Category: Education

Superb attendance at Hull’s employer-led school has led to students achieving outstanding GCSE and Level 2 technical results well ahead of the national average.

Hymers College students, their families and school staff are celebrating another year of outstanding GCSE results.

Students at Hull’s university technical college (UTC) are once again celebrating impressive results, following the expansion of the employer-led school.

Students at Hymers College have once again achieved excellent A Level results.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hull, Professor Dave Petley – a globally renowned earth scientist – pledges to champion the region’s “trailblazing collaborations” as Chair of Yorkshire Universities. Professor […]

Bishop Burton College hosted students, friends and family, industry partners and guests for four special events over two days, to celebrate student success.

Hull College has won a prestigious national award after a historic transformation that has taken it from near bankruptcy to being one of the best performing in the country.

Bishop Burton College is delighted to announce several of their Level 3 Extended Diploma in Policing students have been accepted into the Police.

Students at Hymers College have been urged by an American astronaut to work hard and never give up on their dreams.

Encouraging independent learning in teenagers is one of the best ways to prepare them for future challenges, both academic and personal. Here are some practical and friendly tips to help you foster a sense of independence in your teen’s learning journey.

A train driver called Gemma from Hull in East Yorkshire is in the running for a ‘rail industry Oscar’.

A team behind an arts-centred learning programme being piloted in three Hull primary schools says it has the potential to be rolled out across the city and the UK.

Childcare providers in Hull have the opportunity to transform their learning environments into hubs of creativity and growth through active play. Incorporating physical activity into daily routines not only keeps children healthy but also boosts their cognitive development and social skills.

Hull College celebrated a double win at this year’s Educate North Awards 2024 – including the prestigious title of Further Education College of the Year.

St Richard’s Roman Catholic primary school in East Hull has reached a significant milestone in its journey to educational excellence, as it proudly announces its recent Ofsted ‘GOOD’ grading at the inspection in March 2024.

In a move set to address the evolving skills landscape of the Humber region, Hull College and CATCH have officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This strategic partnership is founded on a shared commitment to support students, apprentices, employers and the communities they serve, and preserve the environment.

Bishop Burton College is delighted to announce the appointment of Danny Metters to the role of Principal and Chief Executive Officer.

Thanks to £2.5 million investment from the Department for Education (DfE), cutting-edge training solutions to support future skills needs are being developed and implemented across the Hull and East Yorkshire region. These exciting initiatives were showcased at an interactive continued professional development event for teaching practitioners and industry professionals.

University Centre Bishop Burton (UCBB) is supporting the growing demand from employers and learners for higher-level skills with three university level qualification, which have been quality marked by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) as Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs).

Luke Hobson, butchery apprentice with Bishop Burton College, was named Best Apprentice Showing Management Potential in a Manufacturing Environment at the Institute of Meat (IoM) and Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) Annual Prizegiving, held at Butchers Hall in London.

Hull College has won The Jisc Award for Effective Use of Digital Technology in Further Education at this year’s Association of College’s Beacon Awards.

Bishop Burton College is delighted to announce it is working with Peeple, a charity that supports parents with children’s learning, to deliver the charity’s Peep Learning Together programme (Peep).

Hull College has been nominated for an astounding eight awards at this year’s Educate North Awards, marking a significant recognition of its commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity in education.

The growing CATCH apprenticeship programme was rated “Good” at their first official Ofsted inspection, which took place 29-31 January 2024, with a grading of “Outstanding” for Behaviours and Attitudes.

An innovative teaching system developed in Hull is being expanded to 50 schools across the North of England, thanks to a grant of £97,000 from an education charity.

Bill Meredith, Principal and Chief Executive of Bishop Burton College, will retire at the end of the academic year after six years in the role.

Local communities will be at the heart of a regional research partnership which is set to provide evidence for vital decision-making in the Yorkshire and Humber region – to deliver on climate change, inequalities and data gaps.

University Centre Bishop Burton (UCBB) is delighted to announce an innovative collaboration with soccer and education organisation SFS International, where students will train and play soccer with SFS, whilst studying towards a Sports and Exercise Science degree with UCBB.

More than 50 students from schools across Hull and the East Riding headed to Hymers College this week for their inaugural Science Triathlon.

The University of Hull is delighted to announce the launch of the new London Study Centre, providing students with the opportunity to study on our outstanding Hull programmes whilst immersing themselves in the professional hub of the capital.

Local author and illustrator, Jodie Smith, recently brought some creative emotion magic to Newport Preschool’s Early Explorers group.

The managing director of a Hull-based logistics company has won a national industry award.

Hull College is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating following its recent full enhanced skills inspection.

Hull College student Daniela Mikute has won gold at the WorldSkills UK National Finals – the country’s leading skills competition.

A North Hull primary school praised by OFSTED for its nurturing atmosphere is inviting children and their parents to come along and sample its “magical” early years play facilities this month.

University Centre Bishop Burton (UCBB) was delighted to host a celebration of student achievement at a spectacular Graduation Ceremony in the historic Beverley Minster.

Imagine transforming the vibrant streets of London into your classroom, where every corner whispers secrets of the past. This is where history leaps out of the pages, allowing students to live the lessons instead of merely studying them. Embarking on educational journeys across these historic pathways ensures a captivating learning experience unlike any other.

Alan Menzies has stepped down as Chair of Governors at Bishop Burton College after many years’ successful service