Free one to one weekly adult reading sessions with the same trained volunteer reading mentor at your local library. For adults who cannot read at all, and for those wishing to improve their reading confidence and skills. Aged 18-80, we can help with reading and support spelling, writing and basic maths skills.

Readers can progress onto IT for You where they can learn to use the internet and email. 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. Learners use the ‘Yes We can Read’ workbook and have access to games and activities with their mentor to help make learning interesting and interactive. Available at any local library. Call 0345 6080196 for more information

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Step into Reading for adults who want to learn to read

We match adult learners with a suitable volunteer mentor to work with one-to-one at their local library at their own pace. We recognise that starting your reading journey as an adult is a big step. Our volunteers are trained and experienced at building trust and confidence to support learners. The learner will work with the same mentor, at the same time each week for 60-minutes.
The programme is FREE and is open to anyone 18+ who would like support to either start their reading journey, or to become a more confident reader.
To find out more
Phone: 0345 6080196
Email: library.enquiries@eastsussex.gov.uk

Before you make a referral, please read these two documents (PDF):

SIR Talking to Adults About Poor Literacy

SIR Referral Matrix

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Volunteering

If you are interested in volunteering as a reading mentor with East Sussex libraries please submit your interest

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