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
Being widely recognised as an ‘Anchor Institution’, working across all phases of the education system, from secondary schools through to further and higher education
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
Creating a property strategy that meets student demand and employer needs
Using shared services to raise standards, by bringing people together to offer specialist advice
Being strongly rooted in the communities that we 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
Being widely recognised as an ‘Anchor Institution’, working across all phases of the education system, from primary and secondary schools through to further and higher education
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
Creating a property strategy that meets student demand and employer needs
Using shared services to raise standards, by bringing people together to offer specialist advice
Being strongly rooted in the communities that we serve, supporting them to be more prosperous and cohesive
Attracting, training and developing the best educators and professional talent in the region
Where every single one of our 30,000 students and apprentices has the opportunity to progress to a successful future.
Luminate Education Group empowers our member organisations with a unified stability, so we have more of an influence locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
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 and 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.
A look into the detail and implications of the Government’s new Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper.
