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Mockingbird boosts foster carer support

FOSTERING families across East Sussex are now able to join Mockingbird, a scheme offering an additional layer of practical and emotional support.

East Sussex County Council has launched The Mockingbird Family Model, a programme that creates a familiar network around an experienced fostering household, known as a Hub Home.

Known as a Constellation, the six to ten families come together like an extended family. Mockingbird families will share experience and understanding, celebrate successes, and support each other through challenging times. Continue reading →

Single council plan to be further explored as one option for East Sussex

escc logoWORK towards proposals for a single local authority in East Sussex should continue, councillors have agreed.

The cabinet of East Sussex County Council (ESCC) backed an interim plan drawn up with partners from borough and district councils which suggests that a new local authority on the current boundaries of East Sussex appears a clear option for reorganising local government.

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Progress on new operator for outdoor activity service

escc logoAN EAST Sussex school has been confirmed as the council’s preferred provider to run the county’s successful outdoor activity service.

Following a robust selection process, the council has announced it is in discussions with Bede’s School to potentially take over the full operation of Buzz Active, across its three sites – Eastbourne Seafront, Bushy Wood in Hailsham, and Cuckmere Haven. Continue reading →