About Us

How we can support Individuals, Families, Schools and Workplaces

Whether you are seeking advice for yourself, your child, or someone you support, professional guidance and specialist resources can make a significant difference.

Dyslexia support is about recognising that everyone learns differently. With the right strategies and encouragement, people with dyslexia can succeed in school, careers, and personal goals while developing confidence in their unique abilities.

Our Specialist Expertise

At Dyslexia East Sussex, Emily and Natalie bring a powerful combination of experience, specialist training, and genuine commitment to supporting learners of all ages. We are leading specialists in full diagnostic dyslexia assessment and support and have worked with many families and schools across East Sussex.

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ASSESSMENT

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TRAINING

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RESOURCES

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SUPPORT

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THE LEARNING LOFT

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Why Choose DES?

  • 40+ years of combined experience across mainstream, independent, and specialist dyslexia settings

  • Highly experienced, Level 7 qualified specialist teachers and assessors, each holding a current Assessment Practising Certificate (APC)

  • Level 4 OCN qualification in Workplace Needs Assessment

  • Experienced Head of Learning Support in a specialist setting, leading assessment, intervention, and staff development to support learners with dyslexia and diverse learning needs, including the leadership of a multi-disciplinary team 

  • Experienced Level 7 course tutors for leading dyslexia education providers, delivering high-quality training in exam access arrangements and specialist teacher training 

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  • Highly experienced in writing comprehensive diagnostic reports that support EHCP applications, ensuring clear, evidence-based recommendations for effective provision. 

  • Expertise in delivering full diagnostic dyslexia assessments and screeners, and exam access arrangements

  • In‑depth understanding of dyslexia and co‑occurring SpLDs

  • A strengths‑based approach that helps every learner recognise their abilities and thrive

  • Dedicated to supporting children, young people, and adults returning to education

  • Regular CPD professional courses and training to ensure that assessor knowledge and practice is up to date

  • Covers the whole of East Sussex and the surrounding areas

Our Team

We believe that every person learns differently, and our goal is to provide guidance, encouragement, and practical support tailored to individual needs.

We work with children, adults, parents, and educators to help build confidence in reading, writing, communication, and learning. Our team understands that dyslexia can affect people in different ways, which is why we take a supportive and personalised approach to every individual.

  • We hold up-to-date, enhanced DBS (copy on request)

  • We hold Professional Indemnity Insurance

  • We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

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Emily

BA(Hons), PGCE, PGCert SEN, Level 7 SpLD, CPT3A, ATS, MDG, Member of PATOSS, Dyslexia Guild APC

Contact Emily:
Call: 07871 218191
Email: emily@dyslexiaeastsussex.co.uk

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Natalie

BA(Hons), Primary Education with QTS, PGCert L7, CPT3A, RQTU with the BPS, MDG, Dyslexia Guild APC

Contact Natalie:
Call: 07967 994037
Email: natalie@dyslexiaeastsussex.co.uk

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