We work in partnership with the region, and have strong relationships with local authorities, employers, third sector organisations and regulatory bodies.
By working together with other organisations, we make bigger and better things happen, and create the best possible outcomes for our pupils, students and apprentices.
Read our group strategyLuminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to people’s lives through genuinely transformative education and training.
How can we work together?
Our purpose is to collectively transform lives through inspirational education, training and support for all. We’ll achieve this by:
Working together so every student and apprentice, irrespective of their background, have a learning experience that enables them to progress to a successful future into further study or work
Taking care of our people and creating a supportive culture that is aspirational, engaging and has wellbeing as a central focus
Challenging and overcoming diversity and inclusion barriers for both students and our people
Our members being widely recognised as anchor institutions, making a significant contribution to the communities they serve
Our members being responsive to the regional skills needs and demand
Being open to new partnerships with like-minded educational institutions in the Leeds City Region
Uniting as a community of organisations, working in partnership to help each other grow, while continuing to strengthen individual brands
Progress our property strategy to continuously meet student demand and employer needs
Using shared services to raise standards, by bringing people together to offer specialist advice
Our members being strongly rooted in the communities that they serve, supporting them to be more prosperous and cohesive
Attracting, training and developing the best educators and professional talent in the region
Working together so every student, pupil and apprentice, irrespective of their background, have a learning experience that enables them to progress to a successful future into further study or work
Taking care of our people and creating a supportive culture that is aspirational, engaging and has wellbeing as a central focus
Challenging and overcoming diversity and inclusion barriers for both students and our people
Our members being widely recognised as anchor institutions, making a significant contribution to the communities they serve
Our members being responsive to the regional skills needs and demand
Being open to new partnerships with like-minded educational institutions in the Leeds City Region
Uniting as a community of organisations, working in partnership to help each other grow, while continuing to strengthen individual brands
Progress our property strategy to continuously meet student demand and employer needs
Using shared services to raise standards, by bringing people together to offer specialist advice
Our members being strongly rooted in the communities that they serve, supporting them to be more prosperous and cohesive
Attracting, training and developing the best educators and professional talent in the region
Where every student and apprentice has the opportunity to progress to a successful future.
Working as a collective allows us to amplify our voice and influence in the FE and HE sectors, to secure investment, build more exceptional facilities and challenge barriers.
Across the group, we know how to provide the best teaching, training and apprenticeships to learners of all ages. Uniquely, our members span secondary years through to higher education settings.
Find out more about working for Luminate Education Group or one of our member organisations and discover our wide range of staff benefits.
Careers
The 2025 Budget delivered several announcements with implications for learners, families and the education sector. Colin Booth, Chief Executive of Luminate Education Group, has shared his reflections on some of the key measures impacting education.
‘Incredibly honoured’ – our work to develop a pilot pathway for the Race Equality Charter has been recognised with an award.
We’re pleased to share a programme of professional development opportunities designed for educators, leaders, and practitioners across the FE community. These sessions focus on practical strategies, innovative ideas, and collaborative approaches that support high-quality practice – particularly for teams working with SEND and neurodiverse learners.
