EXPERIENCE SUSSEX, the official visitor economy development programme for East and West Sussex, has released research that reveals the significant value of tourism for businesses in the region.
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Efforts of school community praised
STAFF at schools across East Sussex have been praised for their efforts which enabled more than 10,000 additional pupils to return to the classroom.
The Government closed settings to all children in March to stem the spread of the Covid-19 virus, with the exception of those considered vulnerable and those with parents who were keyworkers. Continue reading
Launch of new regional adoption agency
FAMILIES across the south east able to offer adoptive children a loving home will now be supported by a newly created agency.
Adoption South East brings together services from Brighton & Hove City Council and East Sussex, West Sussex and Surrey county councils to provide a regional hub. Continue reading
Pupils’ cards spread joy to vulnerable and lonely
COLOURFUL cards designed by East Sussex primary school children are helping to brighten the lives of thousands of vulnerable residents.
As part of an East Sussex Public Health initiative to tackle loneliness and social isolation, 5,000 cards have been sent to those who have been shielding and self-isolating during the Covid-19 pandemic via Community Hubs, foodbanks and community and volunteer groups. Continue reading
Secondary schools welcome back more pupils
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ONDARY schools across East Sussex are welcoming back more students with a range of measures in place to ensure they can come back to the classroom safely.
Huge efforts are also continuing behind the scenes to keep remote learning going during the pandemic.