Category Archives: Children’s Services

Royal visit highlights work on youth mental health

Royal visit to Peacehaven of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex

THE Duke and Duchess of Sussex discussed the issue of mental health as they met young people from youth forums across East Sussex during their first joint official visit to the county.

The royal couple today (October 3 2018) visited the East Sussex County Council-managed Joff Youth Centre, in Peacehaven, where they met 50 young people gathered from youth groups around the county, including the elected Youth Cabinet. Continue reading

Could you support a young person to become independent?

RESIDENTS with space in their home can find out how they can become part of a team supporting young people at a special information event.

The Supported Lodgings team, along with current providers, will be on hand to share information and answer questions about the scheme at Bexhill Sailing Club in De La Warr Parade on Thursday, October 11, from 5.30pm to 8pm. Continue reading

Major projects boost careers and employment

Young people from St Catherine’s College, Eastbourne, on their ‘Open Doors’ visit with Mildren, contractor for the Eastbourne Town Centre Improvement SchemeEMPLOYMENT and career prospects of adults and young people in East Sussex are being boosted by two major improvement schemes.

The contractors behind the Eastbourne Town Centre Improvement Scheme and Newhaven Port Access Road have pledged to provide jobs and work experience and to forge close links with local schools and colleges. Continue reading