Information For Families East Sussex

08/10/2026

Primary school open days in Eastbourne

See below for some of the open days taking place in Eastbourne for children starting school in September 2027. Please contact the school for timings and to book a place.

- Heron Park Primary Academy: 7th and 20th October, 4th November

- Langney Primary Academy: Tours for families – 9th, 18th and 20th November and 7th December. Parents/carers presentation evening – 24th November

- Motcombe Community Infant School: 19th October

- Pashley Down Infant School: 9th, 13th and 17th November

- Polegate Primary School: 11th and 12th November

- Roselands Infants School: 9th November

- St Andrews Church of England Infants School: 20th October

- Willingdon Primary School: 4th, 16th, and 24th November

- Pevensey and Westham CE Primary School: 17th October, 3rd, 4th and 5th November

- Stone Cross School: 3rd, 12th, 18th November

- West Rise Primary School: 17th, 18th, 21st, 23rd, 24th November and 2nd December

- Parkland Infant School: 6th 9th, 11th and 19th November

- Roselands Infant School: 9th November

- Shinewater Primary School: 13th October, 11th and 25th November and 1st December

- St Andrew’s Church of England Infant School: 20th October

- St John’s Meads Church of England Primary School: 19th, 20th October and 6th January

- The Cavendish School: 4th November

07/10/2026

Free Stay and Play drop-in playgroups for parents/carers and their babies and toddlers at Lewes and Havens Family Hubs

See poster below for more details or contact Lewes and Havens Family Hub at [email protected] or call 01273 336930 for more information.

06/10/2026

Primary school open days

See below some of the open days taking place in the Wealden district for children starting school in September 2027. Please contact the school for timings and to book a place.

- All Saints and St Richard's Church of England Primary School: 4th and 18th November, 2nd December

- Bonners Church of England Primary School: 17th and 19th November

- Burwash Church of England Primary School: 9th and 10th November

- Buxted Church of England Primary School: 4th, 12th, 19th and 25th November

- Chiddingly Primary School: 5th, 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th and 24th November

-Cross in Hand Church of England Primary School: 16th and 17th November

- East Hoathly Church of England Primary School: 8th, 19th October, 17th November and 7th January

-Five ashes Church of England Primary School: 12th and 16th November

-Fletching Church of England Primary School: 12th November

-Framfield Church of England Primary School: 13th and 20th October and 10th November

- Frant Church of England Primary School: 22nd October and 11th November

-Groombridge St Thomas CE Primary School: 3rd and 24th November

- Hellingly Primary School: 4th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 25th and 26th November

- Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School: 3rd and 6th November

- High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School: 20th October and 10th and 18th November

-Mark Cross Church of England Primary School: 12th October and 9th November

-Mayfield Church of England Primary School: 3rd and 18th November

- Maynards Green Community Primary School: 9th and 16th November

- Park Mead Primary School: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 10th, 11th, 12th November

-Parkside Community Primary School: 17th and 19th November

-Punnetts Town Community Primary School: 11th and 12th November

-Rocks Park Primary School: 12th and 19th November

-Rotherfield Primary School: 7th, 17th, 18th 19th and 20th November

- Stonegate Church of England Primary School: 8th October, 12th November and 30th November

-St John's CE Primary School: 26th November

- St Michael's Primary School: 20th October, 18th November and 7th January

-St Mark's CE Primary School: 22nd October, 24th November and 6th January

-St Philip's Catholic Primary School: 4th and 16th November

- Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School: 7th October and 18th November

-Wadhurst CE Primary School: 8th October and 20th November

28/09/2026

The Parenting Team are holding FREE 30-minute 1:1 virtual sessions with one of their friendly Parenting Practitioners. You'll have dedicated time to talk through your concerns, ask questions, and receive personalised support in a safe, non-judgemental space.
Whether you need support with:
- Challenging behaviour
- Neurodivergence
- Co-parenting
- Anxiety and emotional wellbeing
-️ Or any other parenting concern...
📅 30-minute virtual appointments
💙 No judgement, just support.
To book a slot either scan the QR code or email the team at [email protected]
📅Tues 6th Oct - 6-8pm
📅Fri 16th Oct - 10-12pm
📅Tues10th Nov- 1-3pm
📅Thurs26th Nov - 6-8pm
📅Wed 2nd Dec - 12:30-2:30pm
📅Wed 9th Dec - 6-8pm

15/09/2026

Dedicated swimming lessons exclusively for home-educated children.
Hailsham Leisure centre are launching swimming lessons exclusively for home‑educated children, offering a calm, supportive space to learn water safety, confidence, and swimming skills at their own pace.
Tuesdays in term time
13:30-14:00 & 14:00-14:30
All abilities / suitable for ages 4-16.
For more information fill in our enquiry form, typing in ‘Home Education Swimming Lessons’ in the text box
https://bit.ly/4rlC9ME

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12/09/2026

Do you have a child who's just starting school?

Whether it’s getting your child sharing, establishing a school friendly bedtime routine or encouraging independence, we have some great tips, resources and support to help both you and your child get ready for them starting school in September.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4bOrfsh

01/09/2026

Child starting Reception this September?

To help every child in East Sussex feel confident and ready for school, we are using the story 'When a Dragon Goes to School' to build key skills.

All schools and early years providers will use it to support children as they move into Reception, and to promote skills created by:
'Starting Reception' https://bit.ly/48HlhHU
and 50 Things to Do in East Sussex https://bit.ly/4xF2vf7

You can find fun activities to support your child's development at our Family Hubs - https://bit.ly/4vA91SH

You can also visit your local Family Hub, where you can borrow bags containing the book, a cuddly toy, and resources to help your child get ready for school.

29/08/2026

COMMUNITY OF KINDNESS - Brighten your day with this exhibition of posters designed by local children and young people from Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven and Telscombe.
THE ATRIUM
Sept 1 – 6 | Tues – Sun
10am – 4pm Weds – Sat, 10am – 3pm Sun
More info - https://bit.ly/4q02BdL

29/08/2026

The deadline for applying for funded childcare is Monday 31st August to claim from 1st September.

For more information, visit https://ow.ly/RoQq50WJxz5. You can also apply using the website https://ow.ly/ZEFx50WJxz3.

25/08/2026

MAKE YOUR OWN ZINE - make your own zine, a mini magazine to share your voice with the world! Experiment with collage, drawing, cutting, and writing to create your own DIY publication
The Sidings, Newhaven
Sun 30th Aug 11.30-3pm
Free, no need to book - https://bit.ly/4q02BdL