Start as You Mean to Go On – Securing Support Early for Dyslexia

The start of a new academic year can bring hope, but it can also bring familiar worries. For many families and adults, September is when difficulties begin to surface again, often before support has had a chance to catch up.

Our September Dyslexia Café is about starting the year thoughtfully, calmly, and with the right support in place as early as possible.

If you’ve been to one of our Dyslexia Cafés before, this will feel reassuringly familiar.
🌿 A calm, welcoming space
🙂 Friendly faces
💬 Time to talk, think things through, and ask questions in person
☕ Tea, coffee, and snacks

From 2026, all of our Dyslexia Cafés include a short, gentle opening session at the start of the morning. It’s not a lesson and not a lecture. It’s simply a shared starting point to help frame the conversation.

In September, we’ll be gently exploring questions such as:
• what schools need to know early on
• how needs can be made visible before problems escalate
• what helps support stick as the year progresses

After the opening session, there is plenty of time for conversation, questions, and one-to-one or family consultationswith our specialist team. You’re welcome to come for the opening session, drop in later for advice, or simply stay for a chat.

This café is for adults, parents, and families. You don’t need a diagnosis, and you don’t need to wait until things feel urgent. If you’re hoping to start the year with clearer understanding and stronger support, you are very welcome.

📍 Beulah Baptist Church (Buckhurst Suite), Bexhill
📅 Saturday 12 September 2026
⏰ From 9:30am (opening session 9:45–10:15)
🎟 Free to attend | Drop-ins welcome (booking recommended if you’d like 1:1 time)