What is AV1?
Long term absence puts students at risk of loneliness and social isolation. We research these issues and believe that inclusive technology can solve them.
AV1 is a telepresence robot that ensures no student misses a class, break time or conversation with friends. It is more than remote learning – it is the next best thing to being there in person.
A child or young person might require inclusive distance learning for reasons such as:
- Cancer
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Various medical needs
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Learning difficulties
- Mental health (anxiety, EBSA/school refusal).
AV1 is a secure solution with a high level of privacy. There is no recording of audio or video data.
Recommended Usage
We recommend measuring impact after weekly use of AV1 for a full term (~6 weeks).
Educational Impact
Case Studies
 Company | Business Name: No Isolation HQ Location: Norway Founded: 2015 Website: Twitter: https://twitter.com/_noisolation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/noisolation/ Phone: 02039 665 397 |
| Age Range | 0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18 |
 Features | Livestream Of ClassroomRemote Class ParticipationInstant FeedbackPaired WorkGroup WorkRemote Attendance |
 Languages | English, German, Norwegian, Swedish |
 Accessibility | Robust features |
 Policies |  Terms of ServicePrivacy PolicyGDPR |
 Requirements | Desktop - ChromebookMobile - iPhoneMobile - iPadMobile - Android The user will need a Chromebook, smartphone or tablet that support iOS/Android The school will require a good 4G or WiFi connection. |
 Set Up | Onboarding times vary between schools. Set up involves activating and testing AV1 in school which can take as little as ten minutes. Schools can make use of all our free resources to prepare for AV1 including an onboarding guide, introductory lesson plan, template parent letters, WiFi Guide and risk assessment. |
 Training | In PersonLive OnlineWebinarsDocumentationVideos • Onboarding guide • Videos • User guide • IT support from No Isolation • Customer Success Agent helping with onboarding, effective use in the school and teacher support |
 Support | EmailFAQs/ForumKnowledge BasePhone Support |
| Home Learning | Parent Access Anyone can create the account. |
 Tags | persistentabsencelong term absenceremote learningdistance learningtelepresence robotsSEND resourcesinclusion |
AV1 PricingPricing Plans Paid SubscriptionOne-Off Fee AV1 pricing starts from £220 / month AV1 is available to rent and purchase. The cost to rent an AV1 per month is £220 (with a minimum 3 month term), or a total of £2,780 for a full 12 month term. The cost to purchase an AV1 is £2,849 (hardware) + £750 (annual service package). All prices exclude VAT.  Optimised for a quick response | |
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AV1 Reviews
from 15 Verified Reviews
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Jul 2023
still learning how to use it. It needs suprtvision as do not trust other students with expensive equipment
Emma Jackson found AV1:
- Slightly reduces attainment gap“too early to tell”
- Does not significantly increase student collaboration“students is beginning to interact through AV1 but this is rare and only via movement, not voice.”
- Moderately improves behaviour or wellbeing“student is engaging with school for the first time in a long time”
Sarah
Learning Support Manager
Used AV1 occasionally for 1-2 years
Jun 2023
The AV1 is a great tool for students unable to access lessons. Ease of use is great.
Sarah found AV1:
- Moderately reduces attainment gap“When the relevant student is well enough, the AV1 gives excellent access to lessons otherwise unabble to access”
- Significantly increases student collaboration“Allowing communication with teachers and students”
- Moderately improves behaviour or wellbeing“Enabling contact with peers and teaching staff that would otherwise not be available”
Karl
Head of attendance and inclusion
Used AV1 weekly for 3-4 years
May 2023
they offer a positive option for children who are unable to attend school, and allow them to keep pace in respect of learning with their peers whilst continuing to allow social interaction.
Karl found AV1:
- Moderately reduces attainment gap
- Significantly increases student collaboration
- Moderately improves behaviour or wellbeing
Martin
Deputy Head
Used AV1 occasionally for 7–12 months
May 2023
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/how-an-av1-robot-supported-our-autistic-pupil-s-re
Martin found AV1:
- Slightly reduces attainment gap“https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/how-an-av1-robot-supported-our-autistic-pupil-s-re”
- Moderately increases student collaboration“https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/how-an-av1-robot-supported-our-autistic-pupil-s-re”
- Moderately improves behaviour or wellbeing“https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/how-an-av1-robot-supported-our-autistic-pupil-s-re”
Fran Garvey
SENDCo
Used AV1 daily for 0–3 months
Mar 2023
Although we don't use it as much as we could, due to the nature of the pupil, I feel that there is a lot of potential for pupils with anxiety.
Fran Garvey found AV1:
- Slightly reduces attainment gap“It is only being used once per day so no evidence yet.”
- Slightly increases student collaboration“No. NOt yet.”
- Moderately improves behaviour or wellbeing“Yes. It allows a pupil to access lessons and speak with friends.”
Feb 2023
It is a very useful resource to have and helps the child at home be involved in their learning. It enables them to interact with their peers and have access to the teaching within the classroom. However, it take a while for the children in class to get used to it and was at times more of a distraction for them.
Emily Brown found AV1:
- Slightly reduces attainment gap“Has helped with maths as the child has been able to join in with the activities but has struggled with English and reading.”
- Significantly increases student collaboration“The other children have enjoyed being able to speak to the child and engage with them in class discussions.”
- Significantly improves behaviour or wellbeing“It helps most with wellbeing as it allows the child to have some interaction with their peers who are in class.”
Paul Eager
Headteacher
Used AV1 daily for 0–3 months
Feb 2023
Transformational!
Paul Eager found AV1:
- Significantly reduces attainment gap“Huge”
- Significantly increases student collaboration“It allows it, which was never possible before!”
- Slightly improves behaviour or wellbeing
Jan 2023
The AV1 has been a positive addition, there are some areas creating challenges that are a concern though; internet access, colleague acceptance and parental support
Andrew Royle found AV1:
- Does not reduce attainment gap“The home based child has ASD and there are challenges with engagement”
- Does not significantly increase student collaboration“The child has an ASD condition and it can affect the collaboration possibilities”
- Moderately improves behaviour or wellbeing“When the child engages with the AV1 for a sustained and consistent period of time the child seems more engaged in the learning”
Abi Harker Barnes
Medical Needs Coordinator
Used AV1 daily for 0–3 months
Jan 2023
Still seeing how this is long term supporting the student.
Abi Harker Barnes found AV1:
- Slightly reduces attainment gap“Too new to tell.”
- Does not significantly increase student collaboration“The student is still quite new to the AV1.”
- Slightly improves school processes
- Moderately improves behaviour or wellbeing“That the student can now see students at school.”
- Slightly improves attainment
Nov 2022
It is a great device, but it hasn't been used enough (due to user illness) to make an impact worth anything higher. I can see the positives of it and its potential, but haven't yet witnessed.
Ben Smith found AV1:
- Slightly reduces attainment gap“Difficult to say just yet. User has not attended many lessons with the AV”
- Moderately increases student collaboration“In a maths lesson, the user was able to discuss the work with a peer.”
- Does not improve school processes“Not applicable just yet”
- Slightly improves behaviour or wellbeing“Again, not enough time to tell. Although it has allowed pupil to build confidence in relation to the school evironment”
- Slightly improves attainment“Too early to say. Not used AV enough”
Oct 2022
I would have liked a screen to be able to see the student's face from time to time - for that I had to use Teams.
Richard Hooper found AV1:
- Does not significantly reduce teacher workload
- Significantly reduces attainment gap“A student who could not attend College was able to access all teaching.”
- Significantly improves school processes“The student concerned was able to keep fully in contact with all teaching.”
- Significantly improves behaviour or wellbeing“Behaviour was not in doubt, but the student was able to access all teaching.”
- Significantly improves attainment“The student concerned attained a top A level grade.”
joseph new
lead teaching assistant
Used AV1 daily for 0–3 months
Jul 2022
i believe the av1 has worked well but it can sometimes struggle to connect
joseph new found AV1:
- Does not significantly reduce teacher workload
- Slightly reduces attainment gap“it as allowed a scholar that has been out of school for a significant to still be in lessons”
- Does not improve school processes
- Slightly improves behaviour or wellbeing“again it has allowed a scholar to learn from home”
- Slightly improves attainment“yes as it allows scholars who are working from to be in the lessons and get involved”
May 2022
We have now purchased 4 devices as they have really helped students unable to attend through illness and supported reintegration back in to the classroom for those struggling to go in person to the lessons through anxiety
Kate found AV1:
- Does not significantly reduce teacher workload“Not having to email/contact students the lesson instructions separately if they aren't able to access the lesson in person.”
- Moderately reduces attainment gap“We have had one student unable to access school for 3 months and it allowed her to stay on top of her core lesson content to ensure she doesn't fall behind. The student has also been able to attend intervention lessons to close the gap in Maths and English that was due to previous absence.”
- Slightly improves school processes
- Significantly improves behaviour or wellbeing“It has allowed several students to feel part of their classes whilst unable to attend. To keep up to date with their friends and part of the chat during break and lunch. She told us that it really helped keep her mind of what she was potentially missing out on and still feel part of 'the action'”
- Slightly improves attainment
Lucy Burbridge
SENCO
Used AV1 daily for 0–3 months
Mar 2022
In a secondary school the logistics of moving it between different classes can be difficult, but otherwise it is great.
Lucy Burbridge found AV1:
- Moderately reduces teacher workload“Without the AV1 teachers would have to prepare alternative work for the student, or find a different time to explain it to them individually.”
- Moderately reduces attainment gap“Without the AV1 the student would be falling behind significantly.”
- Slightly improves school processes
- Moderately improves behaviour or wellbeing
- Moderately improves attainment“Yes it is definitely having an impact - it has allowed her to keep up with some of the work when she is not in lessons, and allowed us to bridge the gap when we are not able to provide an LSA to take her to lessons.”