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Pupils’ education supported by IDL

Award-winning literacy and numeracy programmes trusted by thousands of schools around the world.

Increase spelling and reading age by 11 months in just 26 hours without the need for one to one help.

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International Dyslexia Learning (IDL) provides specialist multi-sensory software to primary and secondary schools in the UK and around the world.

Our main goal is to provide learning support to those most in need and our literacy programmes and numeracy programmes are used by thousands of learners across the globe. IDL was developed to support the growing number of young people who are falling through the gaps in Literacy and Numeracy.

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No.1 SEN App

Proven to improve confidence and self-esteem.

Supporting SEN around the world with our literacy programmes and numeracy programmes

Accelerating Literacy

It is constantly worrying when children fall behind in literacy because it affects more than just their progress in school. It impacts their confidence and self-esteem, too.

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IDL is an excellent literacy catch- up tool for children who struggle with reading and spelling.

Sarah Watson, SENCO at Newton Bluecoat CE Primary School, Preston

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Developed around five basic principles

Our literacy and numeracy software was developed in direct response to the growing number of young people who are falling through the gaps in literacy and numeracy. IDL Literacy has been in use for over 30 years and can dramatically increase reading and spelling ages for those with dyslexia or low literacy levels.

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  • Multi Sensory Lessons

    IDL uses sight, sound, touch, and voice to improve literacy and mathematical ability.

  • Progress Monitoring

    Teachers can easily see how pupils are achieving against expected standards for their age group along with identifying areas they are struggling with most.

  • Simple To Use

    IDL has been simply designed to make it easy for pupils and teachers to use.

  • Independent Learning

    Pupils are able to work independently on the programme, allowing for larger intervention groups.

  • Available Anywhere

    Pupils can use IDL from school or at home, on a computer or tablet. The cloud is used to store pupil progress so they can pick up where they left off.

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Have you heard? We’ve been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2026 GESS Awards in the ‘SEN and Inclusive Resource/Equipment Supplier of the Year’ category! 🎉

We are delighted to be recognised for this award, celebrating our commitment to supplying education institutions with high quality and safe products for SEN students to help integration and promote inclusivity.

The GESS Awards highlight and reward the quality and diversity of educational products, resources, services and people as well as the best educational establishments and the most dedicated members of the teaching profession.

We’re so excited for the awards ceremony in November, and we wish the best of luck to all finalists! 🏆

#GESSAwards #SEN #Education
🧮Maths Week Scotland runs from 19 - 27 September! 

This year is the 10th anniversary of #MWS26 and the theme is Maths Matters, highlighting how maths supports decision-making, problem-solving and innovation in every sector.

Did you know❓
Our IDL Numeracy software helps make maths less scary and a whole lot more doable for young learners, especially those with dyscalculia or anyone who finds numbers a bit of a challenge. 

We've built a fully graded course that lines up with the primary maths curriculum, helping your pupils feel more comfortable, more confident, and a whole lot better about maths. 🚀

Book an IDL Demo at a Time to Suit You using the link in our bio!
53% of young people in the UK feel anxious about their future on a daily basis.

Today is Youth Mental Health Awareness Day, and we're celebrating the determination, creativity, and resilience of young people. This year's theme, #BuildFutureYou, is all about helping young people build for the future, one step at a time.

At IDL, we understand that academic progress and emotional wellbeing are closely connected. Frustration, embarrassment, and setbacks can chip away at confidence, making learners less eager to participate and engage at school. 📚

We're supporting youth mental health by providing numeracy, literacy, and wellbeing support, helping to create positive learning experiences that contribute to improved confidence and emotional wellbeing. 😊

@stem4org 

#YMHD #BuildFutureYou
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