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Unlocking Learning Potential: Free IDL Resources Every Teacher Should Know About

07/08/25 Get the latest news to your inbox
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We are proud to offer a range of free resources that can transform literacy and numeracy outcomes for SEN learners.

Whether you’re a classroom teacher, SENCO, or a teaching assistant, these tools can add immediate value to your teaching toolkit. Keep reading to learn more about our resources – and how you can start using them today.

 

IDL Literacy Screener – Spot Reading Difficulties Early

Struggling readers often fall through the cracks—especially if their challenges aren’t immediately obvious. The IDL Literacy Screener is a free, online tool designed to identify possible indicators of dyslexia or literacy processing issues in students aged 8+. The test takes about 30 minutes to complete, covers short-term memory, sequencing and auditory/visual processing and provides immediate results.

Perfect for:

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IDL Numeracy Screener – Identify Hidden Maths Challenges

Maths anxiety and number confusion can be easy to overlook. The IDL Numeracy Screener gives teachers a way to assess numeracy difficulties, including dyscalculic tendencies, in just 15 minutes. The user-friendly screener tests areas including number sense, visual memory, processing speed and sequencing and provides immediate results.

Great for:

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Animated Maths Tutorials – Short, Snappy and SEN-Friendly

Need a fresh way to explain division? Multiplying decimals? Fractions?

IDL has created a collection of animated maths tutorials which free to access. These short videos break down key curriculum topics using clear visuals and friendly narration. They’re designed with learners who have dyscalculia in mind, but work brilliantly for any learners who benefit from step-by-step visuals.

Perfect for:

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Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) Practice – The Easy Way to Prepare

If you teach Year 4, you’re likely preparing students for the Multiplication Tables Check. Our free tool is a fully interactive practice environment that mirrors the real MTC test format – with added support.

The IDL MTC includes:

Why our MTC is helpful:
The structured, SEN-accessible format of the software and the ability to customise the questions takes the stress out of the real MTC—for both learners and teachers.

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Free Printable Worksheets – Ready-to-Go Resources

Provide your learners with engaging literacy or numeracy activities without extensive preparation. The IDL worksheet library offers a wide range of free PDF worksheets. Our worksheets are ideal  for homework, catch-up sessions or independent learning. The library includes a variety of topics such as:

With no login required, these resources are immediately accessible for use with your learners!

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IDL’s free resources are a helpful way to support learners who may be struggling with literacy or numeracy. Our free resources are a great addition to your toolkit—making it easier to spot challenges early and provide more targeted, inclusive support.

We also offer award-winning paid software programmes which have been proven to improve literacy and numeracy skills and boost learner wellbeing. Click below to find out more and to arrange a free trial!

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