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.

..... A Parent from Gloucestershire

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CENTRA is a not–for-profit charity - which was founded in 1839. We provide products and services that help people overcome the symptoms associated with dyslexia.

Our flagship product is called IDL. There are three versions of the product available:

  • IDL for Schools and Colleges including a management information system.
  • IDL for Local Centres with dyslexia assessments and one to one tuition.
  • IDL at home Use IDL in your own home.

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CENTRA is delighted to announce that we have won a Big Lottery "Reaching Communities" bid. The "Lifting Barriers" project allows us to provide highly effective dyslexia support sessions to adults and children living in the boroughs of Preston, Blackpool and South Ribble, funded by the Big Lottery.

Click the links below for more information about Lifting Barriers

  Lifting Barriers 

or go to the Big Lottery Website

  Big Lottery Fund 



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