Hootly
AI-powered learning support for children — with five-layer safety, SEND accessibility, and parents always in control.
Education
Production
Access: Public
Problem it solves
Children need help with homework but parents can't always be there. Existing tools lack safety controls, ignore accessibility needs, or overwhelm families with complexity. Schools need a safe, deployable learning tool that works across classrooms.
Who it's for
Families with school-age children (Years 3–13) who want safe, effective learning support. Schools that need a branded portal for classroom deployment with student progress tracking.
Key features
- AI tutoring (Professor Hoot) with text, voice input, and photo upload support
- Five-layer AI safety pipeline including prompt injection detection and content moderation
- Adaptive quizzes that adjust difficulty based on mastery scores
- ADHD support with focus timers, Goal Garden, task step cards, and calm mode
- Dyslexia support with reading comfort mode, OpenDyslexic font, and colour overlays
- Autism support with literal language mode, visual schedules, and transition prompts
- 11+ exam preparation modules for Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and more
- School portal with custom branding, student management, and teacher progress dashboards
Capabilities
AI safety pipelineAdaptive learningSEND accessibilitySchool portalWellbeing trackingParent controls
Outcomes it delivers
- Children get personalised help adapted to their learning needs
- Parents control usage, features, and accessibility settings per child
- Schools deploy across classrooms with branded portals and progress tracking