Is Dr Frost Learning safe for UK schools?

AI Prefect rates Dr Frost Learning Green for staff use (Processor, no training on inputs, UK/EU storage or stated transfer safeguards, school DPA available) and Amber for pupil use (Minimum age not stated). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-10-23. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.

Does Dr Frost Learning train on our data?

According to the supplier's published documents: no - PII not used for machine learning or AI.

Where is Dr Frost Learning data stored?

UK (Google Cloud UK data centre).

What age is Dr Frost Learning for?

Not stated. The supplier does not publish a minimum age we could find.

Is there a safer alternative to Dr Frost Learning?

We have not yet found a better-rated tool with the same main use. Our tool page lists what to look for instead.

Dr Frost Learning

Dr Frost Learning (charity 1194954) · maths practice · Last checked 2026-10-23

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Staff: GREEN Lower risk: fine to use with normal checks

Why green:

Processor, no training on inputs, UK/EU storage or stated transfer safeguards, school DPA available

Pupils: AMBER Use with caution

Why amber:

Minimum age not stated

How is this rated?

Key facts

Trains on what you type: No
Where data is stored: UK / EU
Minimum age: Not stated
Use case: Adaptive maths practice
Sector: Schools
Research status: Sourced

Safer alternatives

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For pupil use

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It acts as a processor for your school (not a controller)
It doesn’t train its AI on what you type
Data stays in the UK/EU, or transfer safeguards (standard contractual clauses, the UK IDTA or adequacy) are stated
There is a data processing agreement (DPA) for schools
The minimum age fits your pupils, or pupils use it through a school account

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About the tool

SupplierThe company that makes and runs the tool.: Dr Frost Learning (charity 1194954)
WebsiteWhere we found the main information about the tool.: https://www.drfrost.org/
CategoryWhat sort of tool it is, for example a chatbot or a lesson-planning helper.: maths practice
Pupil-facingWhether pupils use it directly, or only staff. Pupil use needs extra care.: yes

Your data

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 (school is controller)
Where data is storedWhich country the data is stored in. UK or EU storage is usually simpler for schools.: UK (Google Cloud UK data centre)
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 - PII not used for machine learning or AI
How long inputs are keptHow long the supplier keeps what you type before deleting it.: co-terminous with services agreement

Agreements and contacts

Privacy noticeThe supplier’s privacy notice: their own explanation of what they do with personal data.: https://www.drfrost.org/data-processor
Data processing agreement (DPA)The data processing agreement: the contract that sets out how the supplier must look after your school’s data.: https://www.drfrost.org/data-processing-agreement
Signs individual DPAs with schoolsWhether the supplier will sign a data agreement with your school specifically, rather than just standard online terms.: DPA accepted by checkbox for every customer
UK GDPR representative / DPOWhether the supplier names a data protection officer or UK representative you can contact about data questions.: not stated

Age and safety

Minimum ageThe youngest age the supplier allows to use the tool. Check this before any pupil uses it.: not stated
Key safety noteAnything else worth knowing, such as admin controls or content filtering.: UK-hosted charity; sub-processors include Google Cloud, Sentry, Cloudflare, Zendesk, PostHog, Slack
Research statusHow complete our research on this tool is.: sourced

Sources

drfrost.orghttps://www.drfrost.org/data-processing-agreement
drfrost.orghttps://www.drfrost.org/data-processor

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Quick answers

Is Dr Frost Learning safe for UK schools?: AI Prefect rates Dr Frost Learning Green for staff use (Processor, no training on inputs, UK/EU storage or stated transfer safeguards, school DPA available) and Amber for pupil use (Minimum age not stated). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-10-23. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.
Does Dr Frost Learning train on our data?: According to the supplier's published documents: no - PII not used for machine learning or AI.
Where is Dr Frost Learning data stored?: UK (Google Cloud UK data centre).
What age is Dr Frost Learning for?: Not stated. The supplier does not publish a minimum age we could find.
Is there a safer alternative to Dr Frost Learning?: We have not yet found a better-rated tool with the same main use. Our tool page lists what to look for instead.

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