ESC warns students of county lines

Alter Ego attended Sussex Colleges across their Eastbourne, Lewes, and Hastings’ campuses in the month of October, to warn you about the dangers of County Lines.

Actors, Jordan and Kieron, from the educational theatre company performed the true-life story of Randal, a young person manipulated into drugs running after being groomed by a man called Dex, with the promise of easy money and a better life.

As well as the performance warning students of the dangers of getting involved in County Lines it also explained how students can safeguard themselves.

The performances were an excellent way to ensure students understand the dangers of getting involved in drug dealing, to understand how grooming can take place, and where to get help if  they are targeted. 

It also shows the College’s commitment to safeguarding students and raising awareness of current issues that could affect the lives of students and those in the community.

The performances were part of the Colleges wider initiative on safety where external guests, such as KnowKnives attended to educate students on the dangers of carrying knives, along with youth workers from Sussex Council who provided safer sex advice. 

Whilst at the College. Alter Ego even helped out hair and beauty students by being willing participants in having a manicure.

This allowed students to practice their skills as part of their course but also shows that men as well as women should take good care of their nails. Melanie Coupland, lecturer for hair and beauty, said “it was good to make the most of an opportunity for the learners to build their skills and client communication