Buckinghamshire school trials AI companions to support students
“We have some children that won’t interact with the learning part of School”
As schools bid to improve their wellbeing support, a new form of AI-powered companion has been trialled in multiple classrooms across England, with a positive reception from teachers and pupils alike.
Commencing from January, the trial ran across six schools across England, including Holmer Green First School, Buckinghamshire, which hosted three Moflins across multiple classrooms for an initial period of 60 days.
Throughout the trial, teachers and support staff trialled Moflin in a variety of classroom settings: a regulation tool for students showing signs of distress; a reward to those doing well with participation in class; and simply as a study companion to support focus.
Designed to bond with their owners over a 50-day development period, Moflin forms a unique personality and starts to recognise their owner's voice, responding with affectionate squeaks and dynamic movements.
One of the strongest use-cases for Moflin is the emotional regulation they have been shown to provide for SEND children. As a school with 167 pupils, of which 19% are children with SEND, Holmer Green First School has welcomed Moflin as an additional support aid, built alongside existing EHC plans.
“We have some children that won’t interact with the learning part of School,” explains Chloe Bond, Learning Support Assistant at Holmer Green, “Moflin is a really good incentive for them to sit in the lessons and do the activities with the whole class.”
Due to the positive reception, all trials were extended through to July 2026, with plans to continue into the next academic year.
Schools across the UK and Northern Ireland can now purchase discounted Moflins for their classroom at https://education.casio.co.uk/moflin/#learn.