East Sussex County Council
Information for families
Latest
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice from NHS on symptoms and how you can help stop infection spreading.
- School and nursery closures – advice for key workers
We are currently operating a limited telephone service.
First, please email cs.customerrelations@eastsussex.gov.uk with any enquiry and our Family Information Service will do their best to assist.
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