Category Archives: Schools and colleges

Open Doors workplace visits return

STUDENTS across East Sussex have been gaining insights into the world of work as the council’s Open Doors scheme returns.

For six weeks during November and December, over 300 students from 13 schools have once again been offered the opportunity to visit 12 businesses across the county, allowing them to experience the workplace and learn more about possible career paths.

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Primary school achieves first healthy schools award

LITTLE Common School in Bexhill has become the first school in the county to achieve the East Sussex Healthy Schools Excellence Award.

Healthy Schools is a national programme that celebrates whole-school health improvement achievements. Schools can achieve Healthy Schools status by demonstrating how they support the health and wellbeing of their school community.

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Minister’s visit highlights holiday activities support

HOLIDAY Food and Fun programmes in East Sussex have been highlighted during a visit by a Government minister and other senior national and local representatives.

The Minister for Children and Families, Vicky Ford, visited the county to learn about the Department for Education funded schemes which provide free activities and food to support eligible children during the Easter, summer and Christmas holidays this year. Continue reading