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YOUNG people from across East Sussex visited the mother of Parliaments for an event celebrating their schools’ role in the democratic process.
The Democracy Awards ceremony, held at the Palace of Westminster, saw certificates handed out to 23 of the 35 county secondary schools which achieved an award to mark their role in last year’s Big Vote to elect members of the East Sussex Youth Cabinet. Continue reading
MEMBERS of the public could soon be asked for their views on plans to close two Lewes primary schools following a district-wide review.
East Sussex County Council’s lead member for education and inclusion, special educational needs and disability, Cllr Nick Bennett, will be asked to approve a public consultation on the proposed closure of Pells CE Primary School and Rodmell CE Primary School. Continue reading
THE DEVASTATING impact of abuse will be highlighted by safeguarding teams in a series of events to mark a national awareness day.
East Sussex County Council is joining forces with partners on the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board, the Safeguarding Adults Board and the Safer Communities Partnership to raise awareness of the many different forms of abuse and to urge residents not to turn their back on those affected. Continue reading
A COUNCIL has received a positive report from education inspectors for the way in which it supports school improvement.
Ofsted noted the progress made in a number of areas following a week-long inspection which included interviews with East Sussex County Council officers, head teachers and governors at schools across the county. Continue reading
