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Education, children and families

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

Schools and colleges

Find out about schools and colleges in West Sussex - from applying for a place to term dates.
West Sussex Services for Schools

Information for schools' staff is now on the West Sussex Services for Schools website.
Find a children and family centre

Visit your local children and family centre, 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)

Find support, guidance and 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 young people are kept safe, whether from neglect or harm to using the roads safely.
Adult education

Search for adult education information.
Learning resources

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

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

Find out more in our Your Space section.
Young carers

West Sussex Young Carers Family Service supports young carers under 18 with information, support, advice and signposting.