A SCHEME aimed at boosting the life prospects of children in care in East Sussex has been highlighted in a visit by a Government minister.
Children and families minister Edward Timpson visited the county to learn about the work of the East Sussex Virtual School, which provides extra support and services to around 400 looked-after children in 146 schools. Continue reading
TEACHERS and pupils at two East Sussex schools are celebrating after receiving a glowing report from Ofsted inspectors.
Northiam Church of England Primary School, near Rye, and Meridian Community Primary School, in Peacehaven, were both judged by the education watchdog as requiring special measures in 2013. Continue reading
PARENTS and carers, staff and the local community are to be asked for their views on plans to merge two schools in Crowborough and create an all-through primary school.
At a lead member on Monday, Cllr Nick Bennett, Lead member for schools and learning effectiveness, gave the go ahead for the consultation to bring together Whitehill Infant School and Herne Junior School from September 1, 2015. Continue reading
THE 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
