Who is IDL?

The idea of IDL was first presented by educators working with the Starcross Educational Research Association in the middle of the 1980s. In 2012, SENCO leaders and the Big Lottery-funded "Lifting Barriers" programme collaborated to advance the development of IDL for use in educational settings.

IDL was introduced in 120 elementary and senior schools in the Northwest during a three-year period. The main aims of the study were to show that students with dyslexia or dyslexic-like issues might improve their spelling and reading skills as well as their self-confidence and self-esteem.

With only 26 hours of usage, the results showed an average improvement in reading and spelling age of 11 months.

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What is IDL Numeracy?

A growing number of young people require additional support with their numeracy skills. IDL Numeracy is a maths software developed to help students with dyscalculia and those struggling with maths. It includes a fully graded course to support the National Curriculum for KS1 (Key Stage 1) maths and KS2 (Key Stage 2) maths.

With over 2710 lessons, IDL Numeracy ensures inclusivity by reducing the stress those with dyscalculia would ordinarily feel when faced with mathematical problems.

After a few hours using IDL Numeracy, learners will find a familiarity with the lessons, and because the lesson mechanics remain the same, they gain the confidence they need to tackle problems, even those they have never encountered before.

Our Numeracy software is used predominantly by learners with dyscalculia, although not limited to those with special educational needs. The software can also be used to support any learners who struggle with numeracy. It can also be used for teacher training and planning, as well as for school psychologists and educational specialists.

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Why Should I Purchase IDL Numeracy Software?

Using IDL can have a hugely positive impact on the confidence and self-esteem of students using the programme. IDL's primary goal is to provide learning support to those most in need, with thousands of learners using our software globally.

•Unlimited user licenses, not restricting the number of learners who can benefit from IDL software.
•Navigate effortlessly through a user-centric interface that streamlines lesson planning and gives immediate student progress insights.
•Access free supplementary resources, including Animated Maths Tutorials, Literacy and Numeracy Screening, and Times Tables practice.
•Benefit from touch typing exercises and subject-specific spelling activities, ideal for homework assignments and exam preparation.
•Enable learners to progress independently under minimal supervision, promoting autonomy and boosting self-assurance.
•Utilise our apps, designed for iPads and tablets, ensuring flexibility and accessibility from any device with an internet connection, regardless of your location.
•Celebrate students' achievements with printable certificates.
•Keep track of individual and collective progress with detailed reports and visual data analysis.
•Count on our dedicated technical support team and customer service advisors, ready to assist with any inquiries.
•Access complimentary training opportunities for all staff throughout the year, enhancing proficiency and effectiveness in implementing our programmes.

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What is Included in IDL Numeracy?

IDL software is the trusted educational solutions provider for thousands of schools and education facilities across the globe. The IDL Numeracy software contains:

• A wide range of numeracy resources that can be used to support learners with dyscalculia and other difficulties. The software places pupils according to their strengths and weaknesses, providing insightful feedback to teachers and boosting learners where needed.
• A curriculum of interactive, fun math puzzles across 2710+ lessons.
• Individual targets monitor progress across different mathematical strands, removing the isolation of linear progression.

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