We help MAT leaders improve school attendance, equity, and inclusion across their trust.

AV1 enables Multi-Academy Trusts to tackle persistent absence, strengthen belonging, and deliver a cost-effective way to keep every pupil connected to learning.

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Book a free consultation to explore how AV1 can support your trust.

A scalable, proven solution to reduce school non-attendance and promote learning equity across your trust

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Persistent absence and widening attainment gaps continue to challenge MAT leaders nationwide. Ensuring consistent access to learning and inclusion across multiple schools  remains a complex, resource-intensive task.

AV1 helps trusts address these challenges head-on – fulfilling statutory responsibilities while improving pupil outcomes. The telepresence robot keeps  pupils  connected to lessons, classmates, and school life when they can’t attend in person – maintaining engagement  and supporting a smooth return to the classroom.

By introducing AV1 across your schools, MAT leaders can:

Tackle persistent absence

across vulnerable groups with a scalable, cost-efficient solution

Protect learning continuity

and equal access for pupils with health-related or SEND needs

Enable early intervention

to prevent long-term disengagement and learning loss

Support confident reintegration

after periods of extended absence

Strengthen equity and inclusion

across all schools in the trust

Meet statutory responsibilities

to each school efficiently and consistently

Lead with innovation

AV1 costs significantly less than other alternative provision

Be Ready for the New Ofsted Framework

Meet core expectations in the updated Ofsted framework.

4k+
AV1s across Europe
19
countries
2.5k+
schools
10k+
children supported
100k+
lessons attended

Validated by research. Proven in real schools and academies.

→ Independently validated through dozens of peer-reviewed academic studies.

73% of AV1 deployments achieve their intended goal.*

70% of AV1 deployments help pupils return to in-person learning.

**Based on data from nearly 2,000 AV1 deployments worldwide (June 2024–June 2025)

Safeguarding features

Proven and trusted by 1,000+ schools and
MATs nationwide

“AV1 is a game-changer for our students. It enables those who would otherwise be left behind to experience the full classroom dynamic, maintain their learning progress, and eventually reintegrate into daily school life.”

Ashley White, Head of Education Support for Medical Absence, Hertfordshire County Council

“We even use AV1 on site, for those who struggle with large, busy, sensory overload environments. A pupil can be in a safe space or room within school, and access an AV1 in their regular classroom.”

Eleanor Webber, Lead SENCO and AV1 Lead at The Bridgwater and Taunton College Trust

"We know nothing replaces face-to-face, but the next best option, in my experience, has been these robots. Attendance is key. “

Rory Johnson, Deputy Headteacher at Moulsham High School, Bridge Academy Trust

Endorsed by the Department for Education

AV1 robots at Southend on sea city council

In 2019, the DfE funded 90 AV1 robots in the UK’s largest telepresence trial. The results were clear: pupil’s attendance, confidence, and reintegration all improved – 75% kept up with schoolwork and peers, and 50% reintegrated faster. 

Building on that success, the 2023 DfE guidance formally recommends telepresence as a recognised way to keep pupils connected to school and curriculum – exactly what AV1 delivers.

“The robots aided reintegration by enabling children and young people to have a consistent link to their classroom and their teacher.”
Department for Education, 2021

Supporting MAT leadership teams across every function

AV1 helps trust leaders deliver measurable impact – from strategic governance to digital inclusion in everyday learning. Whether your focus is academic progress, attendance, SEND provision, or long-term cost efficiency, AV1 supports your goals across the trust. 

For CEOs and Executive Leaders

Demonstrate measurable ROI and drive innovation across your trust. 

For Directors of Education

Guarantee curriculum continuity and equitable learning across schools. 

For Directors of Attendance and Inclusion

Tackle persistent absence with a scalable, early-intervention  tool.

For Directors of SEND

Strengthen inclusion pathways and maintain learning engagement for vulnerable pupils.

For CFOs

Reduce per-pupil absence costs and unlock measurable savings across your trust.

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