Welcome to Express

Here's where partners in the East Sussex Children and Young People's Trust share regular news, achievements and announcements. Click below to find out more.

Express is on the move

From April, Express will have a new home on Czone , the website for schools and children's services professionals in East Sussex . The new-look site will be more regularly updated and more interactive. We have already added new content and documents to help partners understand the work of the Children and Young People's Trust. The site, which can be found here , will provide a focal point for the latest news and announcements from CYPT partners. So if you have news or an initiative that you think would be of interest to the wider children's workforce, get in touch by contacting the CYPT Communications Team . Czone also contains a wealth of information for those working with children, young people and families so do take time to explore the site. Express on the this site will no longer be updated.

Youth Homelessness Strategy launched

The new draft East Sussex Youth Homelessness Strategy has been launched. It was developed by a steering group made up of representatives from a number of CYPT partners including East Sussex Children's Services, East Sussex borough and district councils, East Sussex Supporting People, Pulse, and Crime Reduction Initiatives (CRI). The draft strategy is one of a number of strategies underpinning the East Sussex Children and Young People's Plan

Alcohol Strategy wins national award

The East Sussex Drug and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT), a multi-agency partnership that addresses drug and alcohol issues, has recently launched its second Alcohol Strategy called Have Fun, Stay Safe. Parents and carers concerned about their children and drinking can seek advice from the Under 19s Substance Misuse Service on 01323 841470. For more information about the DAAT visit East Sussex Safer Communities Partnership

£325,000 to target poverty

East Sussex has been chosen as one of just 20 areas in the country to receive funding for a Child Poverty Family Intervention scheme. The County Council, working with Crime Reduction Initiatives (CRI) will receive up to £325,000 for the scheme from the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) over two years to help struggling families in Eastbourne and Hastings . To find out more visit www.cri.org.uk

Matt Dunkley appointed ADCS Vice President

Matt Dunkley , East Sussex County Council's Director of Children's Services, has been appointed Vice President of the Association of Directors of Children's Services, which provides a national voice as a champion for children. Matt takes up his role on April 1, and in 2011 will serve as President. As Vice President, Matt will represent ADCS at a wide range of high level meetings with government Ministers and civil servants, with the leaders of other professional associations, national bodies including leading children's charities and with regulators

Grants from Children in Need

Children in Need is offering grants of up to £10,000 a year for three years to not-for-profit organisations working with young people. The next application deadline is 15 April. For more information click here

New Youth Cabinet

Following the Big Vote 09, in which nearly 18,000 young people voted at schools and colleges across the county, East Sussex has a new Youth Cabinet. To find out about the results and what the Youth Cabinet does visit www.connexions360.org.uk/youthcabinet

Do you have news you'd like to share with partners across the CYPT? The next edition of Express will come out in early April- get in touch if you'd like to feature your work!
Paul Smith
CYPT Express Communications Team, Children's Services
ChildrensTrustExpress@eastsussex.gov.uk
Tel: 01273 481293

Also visit the East Sussex Children and Young People's Plan 2008-2011.