A FREE mobile app aimed at protecting children against online dangers has been launched in East Sussex. The Safer Schools app will provide information and advice for maintained schools and families about sexting, bullying, mental health, media literacy, gaming and sexual exploitation online. Its launch comes amid a worrying rise […]
Two decades of caring celebrated as Jackie turns 80
WHEN Jackie spotted an advert looking for people to give vulnerable teenagers a room, she could never have imagined where it would lead. But 20 years on, as she celebrates her 80th birthday, the mother-of-five says she “wouldn’t have missed it for the world”.Over the past two decades Jackie has opened […]
Music teacher launches Songwriting4kids for budding young lockdown musicians
With many children still spending more time at home and the summer holidays looming, an entrepreneurial music teacher has launched a new online song writing programme to inspire budding young musicians. Aimed at children aged 8 to 13, Songwriting4kids is a fun way to learn about music, instruments, rhythm, lyrics and composition to […]
New youth campaign gives quality and fun information during lockdown
Young people in East Sussex are being helped to survive the lockdown with a new social media campaign run by their peers. The campaign, running under the banner ‘STAY’ is aimed at giving quality information to young people – STAY well, STAY informed, STAY home, STAY sunny.It includes tips about […]
Search for Jude Berry, 15, missing from Hastings
Police are searching for Jude Berry, 15, from Hastings, who has not been seen since Thursday 18 July. Jude is described as white, 5’7″, of slight build, with short dark hair. It is not known what he wearing when he disappeared. He has strong links to the Seaford area. There […]
NSPCC and Sussex County FA join forces to help keep children safe online
The NSPCC has joined forces with the Sussex County FA to host an online safety workshop. Parents and carers are invited to attend this free hour-long workshop, which has been devised in partnership with O2, to help tackle the growing concerns of children’s safety online. The evening is an opportunity […]