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What is happening locally about elective home education.

Small Steps - virtual sessions for parents and carers

Do you have concerns about online safety for your child?

Are you worried about who your child might be talking to online?

Join this one hour online session and learn how to help young people to stay safe online.

  • Tuesday 24 February or Thursday 26 February 2026 at 7pm. 
Book your place (external link)

Chichester Cinema Book Festival

Free book and film - Stitch Head

Watch the movie and meet the author Guy Bass at 10am on Thursday 26 March 2026 at Chichester Cinema, New Park Road, PO19 7XY.

To book, email abi@chichestercinema.org.

Get to know apprenticeships at Chichester College group

Join us for the 'Get to know apprenticeships' event, designed for prospective students and families eager to explore apprenticeship opportunities. 

This informative session will provide insights into various apprenticeship courses, application processes and the benefits of combining practical experience with academic learning.

Select the following links for more information and to book a place:

West Sussex Mind

West Sussex Mind offer support to any parent or carer who has concerns for their child's mental health. They provide:

  • peer support drop-in groups across West Sussex (in-person and online)
  • monthly online 'expert by experience' guest speakers on various topics such as self-harm, neurodivergence, masking
  • 1:1 support sessions with a peer support worker
  • 5 week courses for parents/carers to promote their child's mental health
  • training and webinars
  • a closed Facebook group for members

Visit West Sussex Mind for more information.

 
Last updated:
24 February 2026
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