Category Archives: Young people

Families urged to walk, cycle or scooter to school

Parking restrictions / zig zag lines outside schoolsAS CHILDREN and young people head back to school in September families are being encouraged to travel by foot, bike or scooter.

With roads expected to get a lot busier next month, parents and carers are being asked to play their part in cutting congestion and reducing carbon emissions and boosting children’s health. Continue reading

Have confidence to return to school – families urged

AFTER months when hard pressed parents have juggled work and supported their children with learning at home, schools are opening their doors and urging parents to have the confidence to send all children back to school in September.

Supported by East Sussex County Council, schools across the county have been working hard to put in place a raft of measures to help ensure children and staff stay as safe as possible when they return next month. Continue reading

Celebrating success of primary school careers pilot

A CAREERS initiative designed to inspire primary school children is celebrating success as a year-long pilot comes to an end.

Since launching in 2019, the Primary Careers Hub has worked with 23 primary schools and more than 160 employees to provide career-related learning experiences for more than 7,200 pupils from Reception to Year 6. Continue reading