MUCH-valued music lessons for young people across East Sussex will continue after alternative savings were identified.
Earlier in 2018, East Sussex County Council announced a consultation on proposals to remove funding for individual and small group instrumental lessons in a bid to make savings of £180,000 and balance the music service’s books. Continue reading
FAMILIES needing the support of social workers in East Sussex are receiving an ‘outstanding’ service, Ofsted inspectors have said.
East Sussex County Council has become one of few local authorities to have achieved the highest possible rating for its work with vulnerable families following an inspection which focussed on front-line staff. Continue reading
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
