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Message from Mis Sussex County Council 

Good afternoon,

I hope you are all well.

Abdul Haque, the Serious Violence Lead Officer at West Sussex County Council had a very positive meeting with colleagues from the Citizens Advice Bureau last week about improving services and provisions for young people across West Sussex. They are really keen to work collaboratively across all sectors to get the best outcomes.

Please can you help by encouraging anyone aged 16-25 to complete this survey that they are running for a Young Persons Project, to review barriers to Health Services including mental health: Your Health, Your Voice: 16-25 Health Service Survey

Many thanks in advance.

Mid Sussex Wellbeing

Tel: +44 (0) 1444 477191

Email: [email protected]   

www.midsussexwellbeing.org.uk

West Sussex County Council cabinet members have written to the Secretary of State for Education, The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP, to express the council’s views on the state of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support nationally and to propose necessary changes to the system. In their letter, Councillor Jacquie Russell, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Learning, and Councillor Jeremy Hunt, Cabinet Member for Finance and Property, give particular focus to the future of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) deficit and the impact this is having on council budgets and financial sustainability.  Cllr Hunt said: “The ever-growing DSG deficit threatens the financial sustainability of many local authorities. We are calling on the government to urgently tackle this issue and support local authorities like West Sussex County Council, so that we can make better use of our resources to help our most vulnerable residents. We are also seeing a major deficit in what funding our children receive per head compared to other local authorities and this imbalance needs to be addressed.” Cllr Russell said: “We want to ensure that all children have equal opportunities to achieve their full potential, no matter where they live or what their level of need is. However, this is becoming increasingly challenging as the need for SEND support continues to grow at a rapid rate and budget pressures surge. “I hope that the Secretary of State takes our concerns and proposals on board and that these are incorporated into the government’s review of the SEND system and upcoming white paper, so that we can continue to ensure that children and young people get the support they need to thrive in their education.” More information on SEND in West Sussex can be found on the county council’s website. West Sussex County Council For further information please contact the news desk on 0330 222 8090 or email [email protected]. For urgent out-of-hours enquiries please call 07767 098415.

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Students across West Sussex are opening their A-level and vocational course results today. 

Councillor Jacquie Russell, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Learning said: “Congratulations to everyone in West Sussex who is receiving their results today, you should be proud of your achievements.” 

“I would also like to thank teachers, parents and carers who have supported students throughout their A-level and vocational course journeys. Whatever your results may be, the county council’s careers advisors are available together with plenty of online resources to help you navigate your next steps and achieve your potential.” 

A breakdown of all grades by region can be found on Ofqual’s website. 

Careers advice available 

West Sussex County Council’s careers advisors are on-hand to provide free, one-to-one advice on a range of issues. 

It could be the grades you received weren’t what you were hoping for, you need help finding a place at university, further education, training or employment, or you’re unsure about your options and next steps. 

Chat with the careers team by calling 0330 222 7175 or emailing [email protected]. You can also visit the careers guidance webpage for more information. 

Supporting your wellbeing 

Feeling down, stressed or anxious after opening your grades? You can find support, advice and plenty of useful resources to help you with your emotional wellbeing on the E-Wellbeing website. 

For further information please contact the news desk on 0330 222 8090 or email [email protected]. For urgent out-of-hours enquiries please call 07767 098415.

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