Category Archives: Children’s Services

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

SEND Local Area Partnership inspection report published

Joint release from East Sussex County Council and NHS Sussex

escc logoTHE FINDINGS of an inspection into services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in East Sussex have been welcomed by council and health leaders.

The report, published today (Tuesday, February 4) by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC), gives the East Sussex Local Area Partnership the middle rating for the delivery, planning and commissioning of SEND services.

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