Christmas can be an exciting time for celebration and a chance for families to come together for meaningful moments, have fun and make lasting memories. But the realities can be very different from images we see on social media, tv and in films. The close knit environment intensifies family dynamics, and there can be enormous … Continue reading COPING WITH CHRISTMAS: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS
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Hastings primary schools celebrate record results this Christmas
Primary schools in Hastings and St Leonards have had reason to celebrate this Christmas, with the highest ever number of pupils achieving the expected standard in the new tests, that are based on a new more challenging curriculum. Hastings scored above the national average in the tests, which measure achievement at age 11 in reading, … Continue reading Hastings primary schools celebrate record results this Christmas
National Literacy Trust want to survey young people in Hastings
The National Literacy Trust will soon be running a number of programmes in Hastings. Before they launch, they want to get views and input from people aged 9 - 18, in order to design programmes that meet the needs for our town. The survey only takes five minutes and can be filled out via the … Continue reading National Literacy Trust want to survey young people in Hastings
Four hundred year ten & elevens take over Hastings work places
On Monday 26th November, organisations and businesses across Hastings opened their doors to over four hundred year ten and eleven students for the Hastings Careers Opportunity Day - a ground breaking, new immersive careers day. Students from Hastings & St Leonard’s Academies, Helenswood, William Parker Saxon Mount and some electively home educated took part in … Continue reading Four hundred year ten & elevens take over Hastings work places
Hastings Opportunity Area – Summer Holiday Activities
Additional activities start week commencing 23rd July unless stated *We believe this to be correct at time of printing but some details may vary so please contact the provider in advance. Monday What Where When For who Provider Active2go Sports The Firs 10-12.30pm Ages 8-14 Education Futures Trust Street Play Cricket, tennis and graffiti art … Continue reading Hastings Opportunity Area – Summer Holiday Activities
Funding summer holiday activities for disadvantaged young people living in Hastings
Hastings Opportunity Area – funds summer holiday activities for disadvantaged young people living in Hastings. Hastings Opportunity Area has today announced funding of £60,000 for local organisations to deliver activities for children and young people living in Hastings and St Leonards over the summer holiday period. The activities will be delivered in a range of … Continue reading Funding summer holiday activities for disadvantaged young people living in Hastings
Secretary of State visits Hastings
Damian Hinds visited Sussex Coast College in Hastings to learn about the mental health support services available through the Opportunity Area programme. Young people and parents are set to benefit from extended mental health services in Hastings, backed by a £600,000 annual investment from the government’s Opportunity Area programme. The funding will develop the advice and … Continue reading Secretary of State visits Hastings