Sensory-rich on-stand VR experience invites educators to reset, regulate, and thrive.
Avantis Education, creators of ClassVR, the world’s leading virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) solution designed exclusively for education, brings an immersive ‘Space to Thrive’ experience to stand NK30 at BETT UK (21st – 23rd January).
With the UK Government last week announcing a £200 million investment into SEND teacher training – and NFER’s 2025 ‘Teacher Voice Omnibus’ finding that around one-quarter of pupils need extra support for wellbeing and accessing learning – schools are increasingly looking for practical, scalable tools that support regulation in real time, for all learners.
“Mental health and wellbeing is no longer a peripheral issue in education; it’s a fundamental part of a pupil’s experience in the classroom. With around 25% of pupils needing extra support, schools need solutions that they can easily embed into daily practice to support every learner,” explains Huw Williams, CEO, Avantis Education.
“The ‘Space to Thrive’ is more than just a theme for our stand; it is a demonstration of how VR can act as an immediate ‘reset’ for students facing emotional dysregulation or anxiety. By stepping into our sensory experience at BETT.”
BETT 2026 also marks Avantis Education’s first show with its next-gen headset Xcelerate officially on the market. A significant enhancement to its hardware offering, Xcelerate delivers ClassVR’s most powerful learning experiences to date.
Xcelerate is the first ClassVR headset specifically for high school and further education, enabling seamless learning with a 90° flip visor and four-camera spatial tracking. Designed for use with EduverseCTE, Xcelerate brings the power of virtual reality into career and technical education. With three bespoke content libraries: Career Readiness, Vocational Pathways, and Career Exploration, EduverseCTE gives educators the flexibility to deliver hands-on learning that prepares students for the real world.
Xcelerate with EduverseCTE will be available for demonstration on stand NK30 throughout the show, enabling visitors to experience first-hand how VR can bridge the gap between classroom learning and vocational careers.
Alongside officially debuting Xcelerate, Avantis Education will be launching a brand new SEND-focused content solution, EduverseThrive. EduverseThrive is specifically designed to support SEND provision, wellbeing, and inclusion in mainstream classrooms.
Visit stand NK30 to experience the immersive ‘Space to Thrive’ and try the new Xcelerate headsets with EduverseCTE, or visit classvr.com to learn more.