As we approach the summer holidays, we would like to remind families that a range of support services remain available throughout the summer period for anyone who may need advice, guidance or additional support.

East Sussex Family Hubs provide information, support and activities for families with children and young people. They can offer advice on a wide range of issues including emotional wellbeing, parenting support, SEND, financial concerns, housing, employment and local activities. Families can also drop into their local hub for support and signposting.

The HAF programme provides free holiday activities and healthy meals during the school holidays for children and young people who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals. Activities may include sports, arts, outdoor

learning and enrichment opportunities. Families can find out more and check eligibility through the East Sussex HAF programme website.

Families can contact the Family Advice Line for information, advice and guidance on issues such as parenting, mental health, neurodiversity, cost of living concerns and family wellbeing. The team can help identify appropriate local services and community support before difficulties escalate.

Telephone: 01323 464655
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am–5.00pm, Friday 8.30am–4.30pm.

If there are more significant concerns about a child's welfare, safety or wellbeing, the East Sussex Single Point of Access (SPoA) provides a route to specialist children's services support. SPoA is the main contact point for safeguarding and higher-level concerns.

Telephone: 01323 464222
Email: 0-19.SPOA@eastsussex.gov.uk

For urgent safeguarding concerns outside of office hours, the Emergency Duty Service can be contacted on 01273 335905.

If you are experiencing difficulties relating to parenting, your child's emotional wellbeing, finances, housing, SEND, attendance concerns or family relationships, please do not hesitate to access support. Seeking help early can often prevent problems from becoming more difficult to manage.

We wish all our families a safe, enjoyable and restful summer break