For families

What your child will do

Your child will play a game on a tablet with Lumi, a small, friendly glowing character. Together they visit nine little islands. On each island there's a short game: catching fireflies, remembering stars, helping villagers, guiding a boat down a river, playing with shells, and so on.

Lumi explains each game in a recorded voice, and the words appear on screen too. Your child can tap to hear them again.

A professional, such as an educational psychologist, a SENCO or a doctor, sits nearby. They follow the game on their own device and make notes. They are there to watch and help, not to test or judge.

There are no right or wrong answers

Lumi isn't a test your child can pass or fail. The games are there to show how your child likes to play, notice, wait and choose. Whatever they do is useful.

Lumi keeps things encouraging and calm, whatever your child does.

Your child can rest at any time

There's always a rest button on the screen. Your child can press it whenever they like, without needing to ask. Lumi then offers a quiet breathing break, and the game waits until they're ready.

Lumi also asks, “How's your battery right now?” so your child can say if they're feeling tired. If your child wants to stop altogether, they can.

What is recorded

Lumi records what happens in the game: where and when your child touches the screen, how long things take, and the choices they make. It also records the professional's notes and any rests or check-ins.

Who sees it

Only signed-in assessors can see a child's report. The professional working with your child will talk with you about what they noticed, as part of their wider assessment.

What Lumi doesn't do

Lumi does not diagnose. It doesn't decide whether a child has ADHD, autism or any other need. It is one piece of information that a professional reads alongside what you, your child's school and other assessments tell them.