A-level students at East Riding College are celebrating after they all found out they passed their course today, with many achieving the highest grades possible. Those taking courses at AS and A2-level included some doing so as a standalone part-time course but most did so in addition to their full-time vocational course, such as a BTEC national diploma. Success stories included students who got A grade A-levels alongside a triple…
For the first time in thirty years the children of Toll Gavel United Church Pre-School Playgroup can- at last- play outside all thanks to the installation of a brand new outside play area, generously funded by Toll Gavel United Church and the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The new special architect-designed play area, which was opened officially this week after receiving the full approval Ofsted and final assessment by the…
Andrew Wren has now taken up the post of Vice Principal, Curriculum and Quality, at East Riding College following the retirement of predecessor Sue Tuckey. Andrew, previously the College’s director of employer engagement and marketing secured the position after the post was advertised nationally with a large number of applicants from across the country. Andrew said: “I’m delighted to have the opportunity to build on the excellent work Sue has…
An “outstanding” Beverley nursery school is to offer parents more choice by extending their hours and offering full days. From September, parents of children aged between three and five who are entitled to 15 hours a week of free nursery education, will be able to take advantage of breakfast, lunch and evening sessions at Beverley Manor Nursery School. The nursery currently offers morning sessions from 9am-12noon and afternoon sessions from…
East Riding College has earned glowing praise from Investors in People for the way it looks after its staff. Following an inspection in March, the report confirmed the retention of the Investors in People mark and highlighted a number of areas of best practice. It said it was staff are with the managers in the change process, staff are positive to the requirement for flexibility and consider it a good…
Conservative candidates for the Minster and Woodmansey Ward met with Secretary of State for eduction Michael Gove MP and Graham Stuart MP when Michael visited St Nicholas School in Beverley. Cllr Kerri Harold questioned the Secretary of State about several issues including the funding for pupils in the East Riding which under the last government was allowed to slip well below the national average. Also raised was the good work…
East Riding College is celebrating following the endorsement of the high quality of its provision given by the education watchdog, Ofsted Students at the College make “exceptional progress” as a result of “outstanding leadership and management”, according to the inspection report made by Ofsted following their visit to the College last month. The report also highlighted the students’ “excellent” employability skills, “outstanding guidance and support” and the “outstanding financial management…
