Education, children and families

Schools, childcare, adoption, fostering and other services for children and families.

Schools and colleges

School and college information, from applying for a place to term dates.
West Sussex Services for Education

Information for schools' staff is on the West Sussex Services for Education website.
Find a Family Hub

Visit your family hub, where children can make friends and learn as they play.
Childcare and early education

Advice on childcare, pre-school, nurseries and paying for childcare.
Special educational needs and disability (SEND)

Information for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND.
Support for families

Guidance for families on where to go for support.
Keeping children safe

How to make sure children and young people are safe from neglect or harm.
Adult Learning Service

Providing high quality, accessible and impactful learning.
Learning resources

Find resources on the Great War, Victorians, seaside holidays and more.
Adoption, fostering and kinship care

Find out about adopting, fostering or becoming a special guardian for a child.
Information and advice for young people (Your Space)

Find out more in our Your Space section.
Young carers

Support, information and advice for carers aged under 18.
West Sussex Virtual School

Information, advice and guidance for supporting professionals, parents, carers and guardians of the children of West Sussex.
Children's mental health and emotional wellbeing

Support and information for children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing