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| Field | TeachEdge |
|---|---|
| Staff rating | Green Processor, no training on inputs, UK/EU storage or stated transfer safeguards, school DPA available |
| Pupil rating | Amber Minimum age independent users under 13 need parental permission: not for younger pupils; check consent |
| Main use | AI essay and work marking |
| SupplierThe company that makes and runs the tool. | Teach Edge Software Ltd (UK, company 07587059; ICO ZB826115) |
| CategoryWhat sort of tool it is, for example a chatbot or a lesson-planning helper. | AI marking, feedback and tutoring |
| Pupil-facingWhether pupils use it directly, or only staff. Pupil use needs extra care. | yes - students can use marking feedback and tutoring |
| Processor or controllerA processor only uses data on your school’s instructions. A controller makes its own decisions about the data, which means your school has less say. | processor for school-managed accounts; controller for independent accounts |
| Where data is storedWhich country the data is stored in. UK or EU storage is usually simpler for schools. | database and files in Frankfurt (Supabase); Bubble, Vercel, Trigger.dev and AI providers may process in the US under UK safeguards (adequacy regulations, IDTA or UK Addendum to SCCs) |
| Trains AI models on inputsWhether what you type (or upload) may be used to improve the supplier’s AI. “No” is what you want for anything about pupils or staff. | no - does not use student work to train third-party AI models; has not opted into provider training; teacher-submitted 'Improve the Marking' comments may be used to improve its prompts and rubrics |
| How long inputs are keptHow long the supplier keeps what you type before deleting it. | while the school uses the service; deleted within 12 months after use ends, or earlier on request |
| Data processing agreement (DPA)The data processing agreement: the contract that sets out how the supplier must look after your school’s data. | not stated (DPA provided to schools on request) |
| Signs individual DPAs with schoolsWhether the supplier will sign a data agreement with your school specifically, rather than just standard online terms. | yes - on request for schools |
| UK GDPR representative / DPOWhether the supplier names a data protection officer or UK representative you can contact about data questions. | no DPO appointed; info@teachedge.ai |
| Minimum ageThe youngest age the supplier allows to use the tool. Check this before any pupil uses it. | independent users under 13 need parental permission |
| Key safety noteAnything else worth knowing, such as admin controls or content filtering. | class and exam marking do not send student first names to AI providers; schools can use pseudonyms or initials |
| Research statusHow complete our research on this tool is. | sourced (privacy notice updated 8 Sep 2026 read 2 Nov 2026; DPA not public) |
| Last checked | 2026-11-02 |
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