Main motivation...
One-in-five school-age children in the UK (1.9 million), currently face differences in speech, language and communication development. Untreated oracy disorders result in significant academic differences (6 to 11 times less likely to reach expected standards in maths and English), emotional dysregulation and mental health issues. Effective communication is not just desirable – it's essential. Yet, access to quality therapy has often been limited by factors such as geography, resources, and cost.
Our mission....
Use technology to bridge the existing speech and language therapy gap, ensuring universal access to high-quality, personalised therapy regardless of geographical location or socio-economic background.
Our concept...
An innovative platform targeted at meeting the therapeutic needs of children with speech sound differences. The platform combines an AI-powered therapy delivery app with a cloud-based portal that is designed to empower therapists to remotely manage and monitor therapy at scale.
How it works
Our platform consists of a mobile application and cloud-based portal. The mobile application is used by the children. The cloud-based portal is used by the therapists to manage the children's progress.
1. SaLT assesses, sets up a student account and creates a personalised therapy schedule within the platform.
2. TA or SEN support facilitates child access to the Polly therapy app.
3. The child follows prescribed exercises independently, with AI guidance to improve sound production autonomously.
4. The platform enables the SaLT to remotely monitor and update targets.
5. Then with the help of inbuilt tools, therapy progression is automated through to re-assessment and discharge!
Here's what sets us apart
Our platform enables students to access speech therapy exercises anytime, anywhere, using handheld devices. This flexibility empowers students to practice independently, enhancing therapy effectiveness.
Polly Augmented Therapy
- Regular sessions
- 10 minutes per app session
- 5.6 hours per month
This can lead to a 3.4-fold increase in therapeutic practice for a child using Polly for just 10 minutes daily in the classroom.
Traditional Therapy
- Sessions only once per week
- 15 minutes per session
- 1.25 hours per month
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AI-Powered Feedback and Guidance
Utilising cutting-edge artificial intelligence, our platform provides real-time feedback and personalised guidance to students as they practice speech sound production. This intelligent feedback mimics the support of a speech therapist, ensuring accurate sound production and progression.
Data-Driven Insights
Our platform generates insightful data on student progress, allowing educators and therapists to track performance, identify areas for improvement, and adjust therapy plans accordingly. This data-driven approach enhances therapy outcomes and supports evidence-based practice.
User-Friendly Interface
Our intuitive interface makes navigation and usage seamless for educators, therapists, and students alike. With easy access to therapy resources and progress tracking features, our platform simplifies the therapy process for all stakeholders.
Secure and Confidential
We prioritize data security and confidentiality, ensuring that student information remains protected at all times. Our platform complies with industry standards for data encryption and privacy, providing peace of mind to educators, therapists, and schools.
Collaborative Partnership
We value collaboration and partnership with educators, therapists, and schools. By working closely with stakeholders, we continually refine and improve our platform to meet the evolving needs of the speech and language therapy community.
What Educators and Therapists Are Saying About Polly
Polly has transformed the way we deliver speech therapy in our school. Previously, we struggled to provide consistent support, but now our students can access therapy every day. The AI-driven feedback is incredibly effective, and we've seen noticeable improvements in just a few weeks!
With Polly, we’ve been able to offer more therapy time without overburdening our staff. The structured exercises mean students get consistent practice, and I can monitor progress remotely, making adjustments when needed.