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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Boardroom boost for apprentices this summer
THERE will be no money making tasks or boardroom visits, but 500 hard working young people could be hearing the phrase “You’re Hired” this summer.
East Sussex County Council and its partners have set themselves a challenge to find 500 businesses able to offer apprenticeships to young people and strengthen the county’s workforce in the process. Continue reading
Pre-school development ahead of national average
PROJECTS aimed at improving the development of pre-school children in East Sussex are paying off, according to the latest figures.
A total of 66 per cent of children across the county are achieving a good level of development at the end of their reception year compared to 44 per cent in 2013. Continue reading
Thriving schools spearhead initiative to boost standard
A DRIVE to raise standards in early years education in the Hastings area is being spearheaded by two thriving primary schools.
St Paul’s C of E Primary school in St Leonards and Castledown Primary School and Nursery in Hastings have seen vast improvements in results for the development of children under five. Continue reading
Newhaven school works with others to boost early years achievements
A NEWHAVEN school celebrating improvements in its early years results is heading up a hub to help raise standards across the town.
Harbour Primary and Nursery School is celebrating success after the latest figures showed 63 per cent of pupils achieved a good level of development at the end of their reception year– the national average is 60 per cent. Continue reading