Early Years, Childcare and Extended Schools Service
Early Years, Childcare and Extended Schools Service (East Sussex County Council)
The Early Years, Childcare and Extended Schools Service (EYCESS) is responsible for many duties, including:
•helping both parents and new and existing childcare providers
•improving the quality of childcare in the county, making it more affordable and accessible
•proving Children’s Centres throughout the county
•providing information on childcare facilities and services within East Sussex
•recruiting and training childcare providers.
Contacts
Further information
- Pre-school childcare and early years - information for parents
- Includes sections on finding your local Children's Centre, nursery education for 3-4 year olds, special educational needs and helping your child to learn.
- Czone - Childcare and early years
- Information for those working in childcare and early years on czone – the website for people working in Children's Services in East Sussex. Includes help for those wanting to start out in childcare, and training and advice for existing childcare businesses.
Family Information Service (East Sussex County Council)
Providing information and advice about all Children’s Services including registered childcare, nurseries, health information, leisure, support children with additional needs and much more. We deal with any enquiries and requests for information on Children’s Services from the Council’s customers.
This confidential service is free to all parents and carers. We are open from 8.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday.
Contacts
Further information
- The Family Information Service
- We can give you advice on every aspect of childcare, including parenting and support groups. They can explain the options, and help find all kinds of childcare from crèches to out-of-school clubs.
- The Family Information Service magazine
- Information, features and the latest news for families from the Family Information Service.
- Pre-school childcare and early years
- Children's Centres, nursery education, special educational needs, financial help and more.
Early Years, Childcare and Extended Schools Service - Children's Centres (East Sussex County Council)
Children’s Centres provide a range of services to support families with children up to five years old. These include early education, health services and childcare.
The Early Years Commissioning Team are responsible for the development and management of Children's Centres across the county.
Contacts
Further information
- Children's Centres
- Find out what a Children's Centre is, the services it offers and where your nearest centre is.
Early Years, Childcare and Extended Schools Service - Extended schools (East Sussex County Council)
Develops the strategy for the provision of extended services in schools.
Contacts
Further information
- Family support in extended schools
- An extended school works with local organisations, including other schools, to provide a range of extra services to children, young people and the local community. Find out where your nearest extended school is.
