Education, children and young people

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Schools

Children aged 5 to 16 must be in full-time education.

Schools are split by age group into:

• primary schools (age 4 to 11)

• secondary schools (age 11 to 16)

For more help, please email the admissions team.

You can find a list of schools in East Sussex:

• Find local schools.

Your hosts may also be able to tell you about local schools.

All Ukrainian children who need a school place have been given one. If you have school age children, you can apply for a school place:

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Childcare and early years

Before children start school, you can get help towards their childcare. This could include:

• free childcare places for children aged 3 and 4

• extra free childcare if you are working and your child is aged 3 and 4

• free childcare if your child is aged 2 and you are on a very low income

You may also be able to get money off your childcare bills if you are working or are on Universal Credit.

For more information, see:

• childcare information for Ukrainian guests
• get childcare: step by step - GOV.UK

You can find registered childcare providers in East Sussex:

• finding childcare

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Further (post-16) education

Young people in England must stay in education or training until they are 18.

Ukrainian teenagers on the Homes for Ukraine or Ukraine Family schemes are eligible for:

• further education

• apprenticeships that combine working and learning

For more details, see what options do I have at 16?

East Sussex College has campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes and Newhaven. It has a wide range of courses. Find out more at East Sussex College.

Other colleges include:

• Plumpton College: specialist land-based college (with a second site at Stamner Park, Brighton)
• Bexhill College
• Uckfield College
• Heathfield Community College
• Uplands Community College
• Hailsham Community College

For more options, see Careers East Sussex.

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More support for children and families

For more information about support for children with special educational needs or disability (SEND), see:

• East Sussex County Council Local Offer

For more information about support for families in East Sussex, see:

• Children and families

Positive activities for Ukrainian children and young people aged 4-18

Free activities are available to help children and young people to:

• make personal progress
• improve mood
• gain confidence and friendships

See all the details and how to get involved.