Supporting Schools Through Effective, Accessible Intervention
Annette’s Perspective – From Classroom Teacher to IDL Support Advisor
Annette understands the pressures schools face. As a former classroom teacher, Annette joined the customer support team at IDL, helping schools implement and maximise their use of the programme. Her experience on both sides — as an educator and as part of the IDL support team — gives her a unique perspective on what schools really need.
Balancing whole-class progress with targeted intervention is one of the most persistent challenges in education. Teachers are expected to raise standards, close gaps, differentiate learning, and manage increasingly busy timetables — often all at once.
Conclusion
Through the perspective of a former teacher, IDL demonstrates how thoughtful intervention design can bridge learning gaps without adding to the pressures educators already face. There are key benefits for both teachers and the pupils using the programme:
- For pupils: Accessible learning, confidence, structured progress
- For schools: Simple implementation, clear tracking, free tailored training, and cost-effectiveness
I feel that IDL is a really cost-effective way to help pupils gain confidence and improve their skills across the curriculum — which is really great to see.
