About IDL
International Dyslexia Learning (IDL) provides specialist multi-sensory software to schools around the world. As a charity-owned organisation, IDL is committed to fulfilling our mission of enabling learners to realise their full potential and achieve their lifelong aspirations.
What is included in your IDL package
- Award winning literacy and numeracy software programmes trusted by thousands of schools around the world
- An unlimited user licence to use with as many learners as you like on as many devices as you wish
- A user-friendly interface that allows you to automate lesson plans and see student progress at the touch of a button
- Portfolio of free resources to provide extra support, including Animated Maths Tutorials, Literacy & Numeracy Screening and Times Tables practice
- Touch typing and subject specific spelling exercises – perfect for homework or exam practice
- The ability for pupils to work independently with minimal tutor supervision
- Apps designed for iPads and tablets so you can use IDL on any device with an internet connection from any location
- Downloadable certificates to reward pupil progress
- Progress reporting and graphs to show individual and group improvement
- Dedicated technical support team and customer service advisors on hand to help
- Complimentary training available to all staff throughout the year
The IDL Story
IDL was devised in the mid 1980s by educators working with the Starcross Educational Research Association. In 2012 a programme was funded by the Big Lottery called Lifting Barriers.
This allowed IDL to be developed for use within a school environment in conjunction with SENCO leaders. Over a three year period IDL was placed in to 120 primary and secondary schools across the North West. IDL was required to show an increase in reading and spelling ages along with an increase in confidence and self-esteem for those pupils with dyslexia or dyslexic type difficulties.
The results showed an average increase in reading and spelling ages of 11 months after only 26 hours use.
Our Mission
To enable learning through innovative education and exceptional customer service.
Our Journey So Far
1980s
IDL Literacy created by the Starcross Educational Research Association
2002
Scrase research project reported fantastic learner progress
2013
IDL joins the Ascentis education charity
August 2015
Successful 3 year National Lottery ‘Lifting Barriers’ project reported brilliant results
September 2018
IDL Numeracy launched
October 2018
IDL Literacy wins NASEN’s Effective Technology Resource Award
January 2019
IDLS announced as Red Rose Awards finalist for Innovation in Business
June 2019
IDL Numeracy wins most Innovative Educational Software Provider
August 2020
IDL Numeracy Screener launched
March 2021
Launched IDL Animated Maths Tutorials
September 2021
Launched IDL Multiplication Tables Check (MTC)
October 2021
IDL Wins The Innovation Award for Technology at NASEN
January 2022
IDL Literacy Screener launched
January 2023
Launched IDL Wellbeing
Meet Our Team
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Adrian GallagherHead of IDL
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Sarah HyslopInternational Interventions Team Manager
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David WalkerInterventions Advisor
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Jackie HoldingInterventions Advisor
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Ryan FosterInterventions Advisor
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Matthew SzczesniakInterventions Advisor
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Sam CrabtreeInterventions Advisor
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Rozanne BrayshawCustomer Experience Manager
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Beth ByrneCustomer Service Advisor
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Ellie RyanCustomer Service Advisor
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Jasmine CorpsCustomer Service Advisor
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Hannah MahonCustomer Service Advisor