Gemini for Education (Workspace, incl. under-18s)

About the tool

SupplierThe company that makes and runs the tool.

Google

WebsiteWhere we found the main information about the tool.

https://edu.google.com/

CategoryWhat sort of tool it is, for example a chatbot or a lesson-planning helper.

chatbot

Pupil-facingWhether pupils use it directly, or only staff. Pupil use needs extra care.

yes - all ages, stricter content policy for under-18s

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 (Core Service)

Where data is storedWhich country the data is stored in. UK or EU storage is usually simpler for schools.

not stated

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 - not human reviewed or used to train

How long inputs are keptHow long the supplier keeps what you type before deleting it.

not stated

Agreements and contacts

Privacy noticeThe supplier’s privacy notice: their own explanation of what they do with personal data.

https://edu.google.com/our-values/privacy-security/frequently-asked-questions/

Data processing agreement (DPA)The data processing agreement: the contract that sets out how the supplier must look after your school’s data.

https://workspace.google.com/terms/education_privacy/

Signs individual DPAs with schoolsWhether the supplier will sign a data agreement with your school specifically, rather than just standard online terms.

not stated

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.

under-18s: no file upload, Deep Research, Live; Workspace with Gemini add-on 18+

Research statusHow complete our research on this tool is.

sourced

Sources

1. edu.google.comhttps://edu.google.com/our-values/privacy-security/frequently-asked-questions/
2. support.google.comhttps://support.google.com/a/answer/16350447

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Quick answers

Is Gemini for Education (Workspace, incl. under-18s) safe for UK schools?

AI Prefect rates Gemini for Education (Workspace, incl. under-18s) Amber for staff use (Doesn’t say where data is stored; 3 of 6 key fields not stated) and Amber for pupil use (Doesn’t say where data is stored; 3 of 6 key fields not stated; 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 Gemini for Education (Workspace, incl. under-18s) train on our data?

According to the supplier's published documents: no - not human reviewed or used to train.

Where is Gemini for Education (Workspace, incl. under-18s) data stored?

Not stated in the supplier's published documents.

What age is Gemini for Education (Workspace, incl. under-18s) for?

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

Is there a safer alternative to Gemini for Education (Workspace, incl. under-18s)?

Better-rated tools with the same main use and sector: ChatGPT Edu (amber), Gemini app (Workspace for Education) (amber), Microsoft 365 Copilot (amber).

Generated only from the facts above. “Not stated” means the supplier doesn’t publish it.