Student Awarded Prestigious Diana Award For Volunteering Efforts

Student Awarded Prestigious Diana Award For Volunteering Efforts
July 13, 2022

Bishop Burton College student Kieran Woodall is celebrating after being awarded a Diana Award for his services as a Covid vaccination volunteer during the pandemic.

Kieran was nominated for the prestigious award after volunteering over 800 hours in support of the nationwide Covid vaccination programme. This is the most hours volunteered by an under-18 in the country.  

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Bishop Burton College Celebrates Student Success

Bishop Burton College Celebrates Student Success
July 12, 2022

Bishop Burton College hosted students, friends and family, industry partners and special guests for two celebration events to acknowledge student success at the Bishop Burton Arena.  

The annual events are an opportunity to recognise and applaud the hard work and achievements of those students completing courses this Summer.

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National Quality Standard For Careers Provision Awarded To Bishop Burton College

National Quality Standard For Careers Provision Awarded To Bishop Burton College
June 27, 2022

Bishop Burton College is pleased to announce they have been awarded the national Quality in Careers Standard for its careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) provision.

The Quality in Careers Standard is a dedicated national quality award and is strongly recommended by the Department of Education to form part of all state-funded further education colleges’ careers strategies.

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‘Proud’ To Take On Role As Principal At East Riding College

'Proud' To Take On Role As Principal At East Riding College
June 21, 2022

The new Principal of East Riding College has spoken of his pride at taking on the position, and said he’ll be fully focused on ensuring students develop the skills and knowledge required to meet local industry needs.

Danny Metters officially joined the college in June after nine years in various roles at Bishop Burton College.

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Puffins Send Serious Environmental Message To East Coast

Puffins Send Serious Environmental Message To East Coast
June 17, 2022

East Riding College is proud to be part of Puffins Galore! and to have created one of the puffin sculptures being installed along the East Coast this summer. 

Puffins Galore! hope to attract visitors to the area with the new art installations.  The project follows the award-winning Hull and East Riding trails ‘Larkin with Toads’ and ‘A Moth for Amy’. 

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East Riding College Transforming Principal To Retire

East Riding College Transforming Principal To Retire
May 23, 2022

East Riding College Principal Mike Welsh will retire at the end of May. During over four years in charge Mike oversaw a number of major developments.  Most significantly, he led the College through what was described as an exemplary merger with TEC Partnership, securing its long term, sustainable future.

Mike’s tenure has also seen significant increases in student and apprentice numbers as well as the construction of a brand new Institute of Technology at the College’s Flemingate campus. 

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Once In A Lifetime Experiences Across The Globe For Students

Once In A Lifetime Experiences Across The Globe For Students
May 17, 2022

Students from Bishop Burton College were amongst the jet-set last month thanks to a number of study tours that have seen them enjoying life-changing experiences over 3 continents.  

Journeying to Sydney, South Africa and Seville Level 3 Sport, Business, Animal Management and Travel and Tourism students enjoyed a fortnight living, studying and participating in hands-on work experience placements in these far-flung and exotic locations.  

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How You Can Help Your Child Achieve Their Dreams

How You Can Help Your Child Achieve Their Dreams
April 14, 2022

During the past two years, it is clear that the covid pandemic has had a significant impact on children’s learning and progress.

Due to disruptions in learning, there are many children who have fallen behind in their studies, especially in Maths and English.

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Bishop Burton College Football Academy Reach National Cup Final

Bishop Burton College Football Academy Reach National Cup Final
April 7, 2022

Bishop Burton College is delighted to announce their hugely successful Football Academy has reached the final of the English Colleges Football Association (ECFA) Premier National Cup.  

Two years after winning the ECFA Premier League, the college has reached the national cup final for the first time, firmly cementing Bishop Burton Football Academy’s place as one of the strongest college football programmes in the country.  

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Number of Children Offered First Choice Secondary School Increases

Number of Children Offered First Choice Secondary School Increases
March 2, 2022

The proportion of Year 6 children in the East Riding who have been awarded their first preference of secondary school for September 2022 has risen again this year to 97%.

Parents and carers across the East Riding, as well as nationally, will find out which secondary school their children will attend in the next academic year, which starts in September.

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Top Ways Students Can Be Productive And Make The Most Of Their Summer Break

February 17, 2022

Summer is a great time for students to get ahead of themselves and do some really important work. Whether it’s working on extra credit, or catching up on past school work, there are tons of productive things you can do this summer break. The following list contains a handful of super-effective ways students can use this time to their advantage by being productive and staying organized.  Retake Some Tests If…

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Beverley High School Headteacher Proud of Ofsted Recognition

Beverley High School Headteacher Proud of Ofsted Recognition
January 7, 2022

A Beverley secondary school whose pupils “leave school very well prepared for life in modern Britain” has been judged as outstanding following a recent Ofsted inspection.

Ofsted inspectors visited Beverley High School in November and judged them to be outstanding in all areas which include the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and sixth form provision.

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East Riding College Principal Mike Welsh To Retire

East Riding College Principal Mike Welsh To Retire
December 8, 2021

East Riding College has announced that their Principal Mike Welsh will retire in Spring 2022. During his 4 and-a-half years in the post, Mike led the College through a very successful merger with TEC Partnership and raised quality and standards, achieving a Good OfSTED rating.

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