Parent of 10 year old twins from Berkshire
“A year after starting IDL, the twins are different children. Our son, who could only recognise the names and sounds of a few letters of the alphabet, is now reading and spelling. His self esteem has rocketed and he is a much more self-confident child with school also recognising his achievements. As for his twin sister, she can now read much more confidently, even picking up books and magazines at home to read, and their is no longer any suggestion that she should be excluded from school because of her behavioural problems. IDL has made a tremendous change in our lives because the children are no longer afraid of those black marks on paper that we call words.”
Parent from Northumberland
“Apart from the wonderful progress in spelling and reading, our daughter’s confidence has been boosted, which is plain for everyone to see. She is a lot happier at school and this has been reflected in her most recent school report in which every teacher has given the her top mark for ‘effort’ – we can’t ask anymore than that.”
Parent from Surrey
“It has been such a joy to hear him accomplish the alphabet, not only verbally, but to know that he now comprehends what letters are and how to spell words.”
Adult student from Staffordshire
“Thanks to your help with my reading, spelling and writing, I am now able to pursue my future career as a business administrator.”
Parent from Gloucestershire
“Our daughter was fast losing confidence and her behaviour was deteriorating before we found IDL. She was three years behind in reading and a year behind in spelling. After only three months her attitude completely changed and she began to enjoy school.”
Parent from Mid-Cheshire
“I have been delighted with the results of the IDL programme. Both my boys struggled at school having fallen well behind their peers in both their reading and spelling. Since starting IDL they have made between three and five times the normal rate of improvement in these areas. They are beginning to tackle schoolwork with a new interest and will even pick up books to read of their own volition. Reading has actually become an enjoyable pastime for them, something I would never have imagined possible just six months ago.”
Parent from Cornwall
“The difference in her work and confidence are unbelievable. The scheme has worked brilliantly for her.”
Parent from Devon
“I wanted to thank you for helping our son so much. He has recently taken his Year 6 SAT’s exams and he has achieved level 4 in English. I am sure he would not have managed this before he started working with IDL, so once again, thank you so very much.”
Home IDL student, aged 14 years
“My teacher at school said that my typing skills are really good and I am ahead of everyone else. Also, I am one of only three pupils who will read aloud in my English class. I feel more confident now.”
Parent from Lancashire
“Our son has achieved so much this year. He now has bags of confidence and volunteers to join in things. His school report was excellent this year for the first time in his school life. We realise he still has a long way to go but thanks to you, we believe he can do it.”
Parent from the Scottish Borders
“We have no doubt that IDL has made a huge contribution to our son’s education and we cannot thank you enough. We are now looking forward to secondary school and feel that he will manage very well.”
Parent from East Yorkshire
“My son has been attending IDL for a few months now and during this time he has made significant progress in his reading and spelling. I can now read his writing where as before I could not. His confidence has grown as now he knows he can do things. He will stand on the stage to perform his school plays and mixes better with other children. Attending IDL has given him a better quality of life and a new future to look forward to.”
