East Sussex County Council
Information for families
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Primary, secondary schools and colleges will remain open only for vulnerable children and the children of critical workers.
All other children will learn remotely until February half term.
Early Years settings remain open.
See the coronavirus help and support page.
Apply for your child’s primary school place: If your child was born between 1 September 2016 and 31 August 2017, then they are due to start primary school in September 2021. Don’t miss the deadline on 15 January 2021. If you miss the deadline you are much less likely to get the school you want.
How to keep a child safe
- Report a concern about a child’s safety
- For young people at risk of becoming homeless see C360′s housing advice
- How to get help if a child feels stressed, anxious or down
- Concerned a child is at risk of radicalisation?
- More on how to keep a child safe
Schools and admissions
- Applying for a school place
- What are the term dates and school holidays?
- Can I take holidays in term time?
- Who can I talk to about my teenager’s behaviour?
- How to make a complaint about a school or college
- More on schools and admissions
Childcare
- Can I get funded childcare?
- Where can young carers find support?
- Where can I find childcare for children with special educational needs and disability?
- Help with childcare costs
Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
- Find what’s available in East Sussex – the Local Offer
- Where can I get independent advice or advocacy?
- Leisure card for young people with disabilities (0–25) – The i-go scheme
- More on SEND
Teenagers and young people
- Young person looking for advice and information? C360, the East Sussex County Council website for young people
- Find family support for teenagers and young people
Courses and training
Get in touch with the Customer Relations Team
- If you have not found an answer to your query – contact the Customer Relations Team
- Make a complaint about Children’s Services
- If you cannot use a computer, please call us on 0345 60 80 192