MASANAS Backs Auris Tech to Fund Reading in 10 Welsh Schools
MASANAS becomes Auris Tech’s founding corporate sponsor, funding Fonetti for ten Welsh primary schools for five years to improve children’s reading and literacy.
Auris Tech and Fonetti Recognised by AWS Among Global Innovators in Neuroinclusive Education
Auris Tech and Fonetti have been recognised alongside global technology innovators in a Manila Times feature exploring how AI is creating more inclusive learning experiences. Written by AWS's Global Leader for Education Equity, the piece highlights how Fonetti's patented ASR technology gives neurodivergent learners a private, supportive space to build reading fluency and confidence.
Children Aren’t Failing to Learn to Read - They’re Stopping Reading, New Whitepaper Reveals
England has made real gains in teaching children to decode, so why do reading standards stall by the end of primary school? A new whitepaper from Auris Tech argues the problem isn't instruction, it's engagement. Drawing on data from over 5,000 pupils in the National Read-Aloud Challenge, it shows how ASR-enabled reading aloud can rebuild the reading miles children need to keep progressing.
Auris Tech Appoints GoHenry Founder Louise Hill as Chair of the Board
Auris Tech has appointed Louise Hill, founder of GoHenry and a leading voice in children's financial literacy, as Chair of the Board. The appointment lands as Fonetti and the National Read-Aloud Challenge enter a new phase of growth, with Hill set to support the company's strategy, governance and long-term mission to improve literacy outcomes across the UK.
Literacy, AI & Future Skills: Preparing Every Learner for the Future
At the Future Ready: Future Skills Conference, Fonetti founder Kim Antoniou made the case that literacy isn't an add-on, it's the foundation for every learner's future. From policy leaders to classroom practitioners, speakers explored what it really takes to prepare young people for an AI-shaped world, and why human judgment, habit-building and local trust matter more than ever.
Why Experience Matters in Innovation | Auris Tech Founder Story
Kim Antoniou discovered technology in her forties and went on to found Auris Tech, the company behind Fonetti. Featured in The Times' look at Britain's startup ecosystem, her story challenges the hoodie wearing twenty something stereotype and makes the case that experience, patience and resilience are a founder's greatest assets.
AI & EdTech in Education: Auris Tech Responds to the Education Secretary
Auris Tech responds to the Education Secretary’s vision for EdTech, exploring how AI and inclusive technology can support teachers, improve learning and help close the education gap.
How ASR Can Transform Children’s Reading Aloud & Literacy
Discover how purpose-built Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) can support children’s reading aloud, build fluency and confidence, and give teachers valuable insight into reading progress.
ASR for Children’s Reading: Why It Matters More Than Ever
Discover why Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) is more relevant than ever for children’s reading, and how reading aloud with voice technology can build confidence, enjoyment and literacy.
Why Reading Volume Matters for Children’s Reading Progress
Why does children’s reading progress stall? Explore how reading volume, regular practice and “reading miles” build fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.
EdTech in Schools: Challenges, Benefits & Why It Matters
Explore the challenges of implementing EdTech in schools, from teacher needs and accessibility to screen time, and why getting education technology right matters.
Reading Aloud vs Silent Reading: How ASR Improves Literacy
Discover how reading aloud with Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) can improve children’s fluency, pronunciation, confidence and comprehension compared with silent reading.
Gamifying Literacy: Can ASR Turn Reading into a Rewarding Challenge?
UK reading enjoyment has hit a record low, with just over a third of children saying they read for pleasure. Dylan Bolton explores how Automatic Speech Recognition, paired with gamification, could help reverse the trend, drawing on real data from Fonetti's National Read Aloud Challenge to show how stars, rewards and independent practice motivate children to read more often and more confidently.
How ASR can help the 49% of English adults struggling with their reading
New OECD data reveals that 49% of adults in England, over 21 million people, fall below the literacy level needed for everyday life and work. This piece unpacks what the numbers really mean and explores how Automatic Speech Recognition, developed by Auris Tech, could offer a scalable, judgement-free path to improving adult literacy outcomes.
Inside 2024’s Reading Challenges: Can Technology Help Turn the Page?
2024 laid bare the scale of the UK's literacy challenge, from 49% of adults lacking essential reading skills to a record low in children's reading enjoyment. Dylan Bolton looks back at the year's data and forward to how Automatic Speech Recognition can turn these troubling trends into an opportunity for change.
How ASR Inspired Us to Reimagine Children’s Literacy
What happens when a background in politics, a career in speech recognition engineering, and a shared concern about UK literacy rates collide? This blog goes behind the scenes of Auris Tech's white paper on reading aloud using Automatic Speech Recognition, with researchers Dylan Bolton and Electra Wallington reflecting on why they took on the project, what the data revealed, and why building EdTech responsibly means bringing in voices well beyond engineering.
Why Auris Tech Commissioned its White Paper on ASR
Over a quarter of children leave primary school without reaching the expected reading standard, and reading scores have stagnated in international studies for 25 years. This piece explains why Auris Tech commissioned its white paper on reading aloud using Automatic Speech Recognition, what the National Read Aloud Challenge data revealed across 250,000 reading sessions, and who should be reading the findings.