Category Archives: Children’s Services

Grit fun with East Sussex Christmas musicals

Youngsters from Willingdon Primary School with ‘Gritt Lightning’, one of East Sussex County Council’s fleet of grittersYOUNGSTERS from across East Sussex will sing the praises of the county’s fleet of gritters in a series of Christmas concerts.

Gritter! is the title of this year’s Big Christmas Sing, organised by East Sussex Music Service, which will feature around 2,000 children singing in 12 performances at four venues, supported by young musicians from county ensembles. Continue reading

Event for families who can offer a child a loving home

CabSylviaTidy (Small)FAMILIES interested in finding out more about adoption can get all the advice they need at an information event this week.

Following National Adoption Week, East Sussex County Council’s Adoption team are focussing their efforts on finding people who can offer a loving home to siblings, but want to speak to anyone who can offer a child a loving home. Continue reading

Planning application gives residents another chance to comment

Nick BennettTHE SUBMISSION of a planning application for a new primary school and nursery in Eastbourne will give residents another chance to have their say.

East Sussex County Council’s planning committee will consider the application for the new two-form entry primary school, with the capacity to accommodate up to 420 children, and 38-place nursery on the site of Cavendish School. Continue reading