East Sussex Library Service - Reading and Wellbeing Team

Step Into Reading provides free, one-to-one adult literacy reading sessions with East Sussex Libraries, currently running in:

• Hastings
• Newhaven
• Seaford
• Eastbourne
• Uckfield
• Peacehaven

If you live, or have a client living, in a different area, please still compete the form and we will try to accommodate sessions at your local library.

The programme is for adults aged 18-80 from those who cannot read at all, to those who want help with confidence in reading. Mentors will also progress to support spelling, writing and basic maths. Step into Reading is suitable for adults with any reading difficulty, for example dyslexia. The programme is also suitable for adults whose first language is not English, provided they can listen and understand and speak conversational English.

Adults learn best when the referring service continues with joint support alongside the library service. Referrals from organisations or services without a contact phone number and/or email address will not be considered. We will be in touch to discuss your referral and see whether the person you are referring is learner-ready and able to engage. The programme continues over many months and learners will need support to engage and commit until they feel confident in their achievements.