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Case Study: Dame Allan's School
Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne
First published: June 2026
Dame Allan's Schools is a collection of private day schools in Fenham, in the west end of Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It comprises an Early Years setting, a Junior School, Senior School and a Sixth Form and caters for children aged 3-18 years old. It is a fully co-educational community where every child is valued and encouraged to grow with confidence and kindness.
Helping A-Level PE students build confidence, independence and strong outcomes
At Dame Allan’s School in Newcastle, A-Level PE teacher Helen Dresser has spent years supporting students to become more confident and independent as they prepare for their exams. When the department first began teaching A-Level PE, resources were a mix of textbooks and teacher-created materials. When The EverLearner was recommended by a previous Director of Sport, everything changed.
"Our previous Director of Sport at school recommended The EverLearner and it has been invaluable. I love how flexible it is. It allows me to dip in and use it as needed."
Helen Dresser
Head of Academic PE
The team adopted the platform back in 2016, and it quickly became a central part of how Helen teaches and how she supports her students.
Flexible learning that fits around real life
Helen’s classes now use The EverLearner to guide their revision, revisit content and build confidence in a structured way. Students take responsibility for their learning, and Helen can check understanding with ease.
"The flexibility of the platform allows my students to adapt their learning, and I can easily assess their understanding."
Helen Dresser
Head of Academic PE
She has seen a direct link between engagement and outcomes.
"The top user on The EverLearner in my class is also the top achiever!"
Helen Dresser
Head of Academic PE
With topic videos, quzzing and structured mock papers, learners know exactly how to revise and what to do next.
"The videos are absolutely invaluable and worth their weight in gold. I heavily rely on the videos... They’re available for every topic and my students watch every single one!"
Helen Dresser
Head of Academic PE
Supporting students and strengthening lessons
Helen uses The EverLearner in lessons, for recaps and as part of her homework approach. The platform helps students stay focused, revisit prior knowledge and prepare steadily for exams.
"One of the best aspects has been the lectures from The EverLearner. My students found them incredibly helpful, especially when preparing for exams."
Helen Dresser
Head of Academic PE
It also supports colleagues, helping new teachers get up to speed and giving the department a shared teaching foundation.
Support that feels genuinely supportive
From the start, the onboarding and ongoing support stood out.
"The onboarding process was brilliant! James was fantastic and always available to assist. I either email or message the team and they always respond straight away."
Helen Dresser
Head of Academic PE
It is one of the reasons Helen recommends The EverLearner during external events and CPD sessions.
A resource the whole department relies on
Roadmaps, posters, blogs and command words all play a part in building students’ confidence and helping Helen create a rich revision environment.
"We absolutely love the roadmap. My classroom is filled with the posters and they take pride of place. The students use them all the time and they even have pocket-sized versions. We also appreciate the command words. The blogs are fantastic and I can easily share them with my students."
Helen Dresser
Head of Academic PE
Helen continues to use the platform to deepen understanding and maintain a steady rhythm to revision throughout the year.
Looking ahead...
Helen values the chance to shape future developments. Recently, she shared feedback to support even stronger student independence.
"It would be great to have a bank of past paper questions where students could type in their responses and get AI-generated feedback in real time."
Helen Dresser
Head of Academic PE
The EverLearner continues to evolve, and Dame Allan’s School remains a committed long-term partner.