YOUNG people in East Sussex are making their voice heard after their issues were chosen as top priorities by a national youth body – and could feature in a Westminster debate.
Two motions put forward by East Sussex Youth Cabinet members who represent the county on the UK Youth Parliament were selected from more than 50 issues to feature among the youth parliament’s top 10 priorities for the year ahead. Continue reading
COUNCIL leaders have praised the efforts of young people across East Sussex as this year’s GCSE results were announced.
For the first time, most subjects have been marked using the new numbered grading system and more rigorous exams which were introduced last year in English and maths. Continue reading
YOUNG readers can join a team of Mischief Makers for a tour around Beanotown as this year’s Summer Reading Challenge gets underway.
East Sussex libraries are calling on children aged four to 11 to sign up to read six books over the summer. Those taking part will earn stickers – some emitting a mysterious smell – which will lead them to buried treasure. Continue reading
CAREERS provision for secondary school students is set to receive a boost as the county council is named one of 20 Careers Hubs nationwide.
The East Sussex Careers Hub will link 40 secondary schools, special schools and colleges with employers, support organisations and higher and further education providers to improve the guidance and support offered to students. Continue reading
