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Nine is the magic number for star pupils
A SELECT group of East Sussex pupils are celebrating after pulling off a clean sweep of top GCSE grades under a new marking system.
Ten students from the county achieved three grade 9s in English language, English literature and maths – an achievement matched by only 2,000 youngsters across the country. Continue reading
Campaign marks tough stance on school absence
PARENTS are being urged to ‘get a grip’ and ensure their child attends school every day.
East Sussex County Council has launched a hard-hitting campaign warning every day of school missed impacts on children’s education and their prospects in adult life. Continue reading
Award-winner Sandy is as passionate as ever
THE founder of a service which provides foster homes for some of the county’s most vulnerable children has been honoured with a national award.
Sandy Berwald, who heads up East Sussex County Council’s Special Placement Scheme, will receive the Outstanding Contribution by a Social Worker award in the Fostering Excellence Awards. Continue reading
Archive centre gives public an insight into conservation work
THE Keep archive centre is throwing open its doors to give the public the chance to find out about the conservation of Sussex’s historic artefacts.
Archive material celebrating science and architecture, held by The Keep’s partners, will be on display at the centre in Moulsecoomb on Saturday, September 9. Continue reading



