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Chailey Heritage School rated as ‘outstanding’ in recent Ofsted inspection

Special school Chailey Heritage has been called ‘an inspiring school that consistently develops and implements provision to meet pupils’ special educational needs’ in its Ofsted inspection.

Education

£3m funding to improve Plumpton College ‘excellent news’ says MP

News that Plumpton College is to undergo a £3million improvement has been welcomed by Lewes MP Maria Caulfield.

People

Sussex Teacher of the Year award winners

Top teachers across Sussex praised for their work at awards ceremony

The Sussex Teacher of the Year Awards saw the county’s top teachers, support staff and volunteers recognised for their efforts.

Education

Big Bang STEM festival at the South of England Showground, Ardingly. Pic Steve Robards SR1917174 SUS-190626-194047001

Ardingly Big Bang Fair South East in pictures

Thousands of students descended on the South of England Showground near Ardingly for the UK’s largest regional celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

People

Campaigners calling for Broad Oak Community School near Heathfield to be saved outside County Hall

Consultation on proposed school closures to go ahead

A consultation on the proposed closure of two East Sussex schools has been given the go-ahead this week.

Education

The Big 60 Birthday for Bushy Wood Scout Centre (Photo by Jon Rigby) SUS-190624-084129008

PICTURE GALLERY: Big 60 at Bushy Wood

Hundreds of scouts, cubs, brownies, beavers and guides took part in the 60th birthday celebrations at Bushy Wood Activity Centre at the weekend.

Education

Head teacher Jeremy Meek with pupils Harry, Amelia, Alfie, Erin, Ellie, Dylan, Aimee, Cavalli, Carter, Sophie, Connor, Tommy, Beatrix and Coben

Celebrations as Hailsham school rises from ‘Inadequate’ to ‘Good’ in two years

Pupils and staff at Hawkes Farm Academy are celebrating after the school rose from ‘Inadequate’ to ‘Good’ in its latest Ofsted report.

Education

The top universities in the UK have been named in the new QS World University Rankings 2020

The UK’s top 25 universities - according to World University Rankings 2020

The top universities in the UK have been named in the new QS World University Rankings 2020.

Education

Arlington house fire “started by sun’s rays”

A fire at a house in Arlington – believed to have been started by the sun’s rays on a mirror – has prompted a warning from firefighters.

Education

Pupils, parents and staff at Broad Oak Primary School, calling for the school to be saved

Fletching and Heathfield schools could close leaving parents ‘appalled’

Rural primary schools in Fletching and near Heathfield could be shut as part of a county council review.

Education

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£1.4M improvement plan for Seven Sisters Country Park

A £1.4 million improvement plan for the Seven Sisters Country Park has been revealed today as it was announced the South Downs National Park will soon take it over.

Education

A key milestone in the construction of a new state-of-the-art primary and nursery school in Hailsham has been celebrated with a traditional 'topping out' ceremony.''Main contractor Morgan Sindall Construction marked the milestone with school staff, and parents, governors and students from Hailsham Community College Academy Trust. SUS-190617-121736001

Topping out ceremony at new multi-million pound Hailsham school

A topping out ceremony has taken place at the new state-of-the-art primary and nursery school in Hailsham.

Education

Snapchat is hugely popular among children and young people. Picture: LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP/Getty Images

Snapchat safety - top tips for keeping children safe from bullying and sexual exploitation on Snapchat

What is Snapchat and how can parents ensure children are safe? Here are some top tips for Snap safety.

Crime

East Sussex's music service is set to be run by Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival

Handover of East Sussex’s music service to go ahead

Music services in East Sussex could soon be run by a private contractor, after proposals were approved in principle this week.

Education

Access to the site of the former school has been blocked

‘Surprise’ as options explored at site of former Lewes school

Progress appears to be being made at the former St Anne’s School site in Lewes ... but it has taken local councillors by surprise.

News

East Sussex's music service could be run by an outside charity

East Sussex’s school music service could be run by Brighton charity

Music services in East Sussex schools could soon be run by a Brighton-based charity, if proposals are given the go ahead next week.

Education

The protest demonstration in Peacehaven earlier this month

Strike action suspended at Peacehaven primary schools

Strike action scheduled to take place at Peacehaven primary schools tomorrow (Thursday, May 23) has been suspended.

Education

Cake ... founders Tish and Jamie Feilden with the Duchess of Cornwall. Image: Sophie Mitchell Photography

I rode my pony here as a child, Duchess of Cornwall reveals on farm visit

Children’s charity Jamie’s Farm, which this year expanded to its fifth farm to support disadvantaged children, welcomed patron the Duchess of Cornwall yesterday (Thursday, May 16), marking the charity’s 10th anniversary.

Education