Is Purple Mash AI (2Simple) safe for UK schools?

AI Prefect rates Purple Mash AI (2Simple) Amber for staff use (Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller; Data may be stored outside the UK/EU; safeguards not stated; 3 of 6 key fields not stated) and Red for pupil use (Supplier says it is not for pupils). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-10-23. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.

Does Purple Mash AI (2Simple) train on our data?

According to the supplier's published documents: no - pupil data and teacher content not sent back to OpenAI for training.

What age is Purple Mash AI (2Simple) for?

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

Is there a safer alternative to Purple Mash AI (2Simple)?

Better-rated tools with the same main use and sector: MagicSchool (amber), Teachmate (green), Brisk Teaching (amber), Discovery Education Experience (amber).

Purple Mash AI (2Simple)

2Simple Ltd · primary content generator · Last checked 2026-10-23

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Staff: AMBER Use with caution

Why amber:

Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller
Data may be stored outside the UK/EU; safeguards not stated
3 of 6 key fields not stated

Pupils: RED Not recommended for school data

Why red:

Supplier says it is not for pupils

How is this rated?

Key facts

Trains on what you type: No
Where data is stored: Other / unclear
Minimum age: Not stated
Use case: Lesson planning and teacher resources
Sector: Schools
Research status: Sourced

Safer alternatives

Same main use (Lesson planning and teacher resources) and sector, rated better for the same audience. Alternatives are suggested from our published ratings; check they meet your needs. How alternatives are chosen

For staff use

MagicSchool · Green
Processor, no training on inputs, UK/EU storage or stated transfer safeguards, school DPA available
Teachmate · Green
Processor, no training on inputs, UK/EU storage or stated transfer safeguards, school DPA available
Brisk Teaching · Amber
1 caution point (this tool: 3): Training depends on plan or settings

For pupil use

MagicSchool · Amber
1 caution point: Minimum age not stated
Brisk Teaching · Amber
2 caution points: Training depends on plan or settings
Discovery Education Experience · Amber
3 caution points: Doesn’t say whether it trains on what you type

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About the tool

SupplierThe company that makes and runs the tool.: 2Simple Ltd
WebsiteWhere we found the main information about the tool.: https://www.2simple.com/purple-mash/ai/faqs/
CategoryWhat sort of tool it is, for example a chatbot or a lesson-planning helper.: primary content generator
Pupil-facingWhether pupils use it directly, or only staff. Pupil use needs extra care.: no - teacher-only

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.: not stated
Where data is storedWhich country the data is stored in. UK or EU storage is usually simpler for schools.: AI via OpenAI API
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 - pupil data and teacher content not sent back to OpenAI for training
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://www.2simple.com/media/documents/Privacy_Notice.pdf
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.2simple.com/media/documents/AI_Terms.pdf
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.: teachers must not enter pupil personal data in prompts; publishes alignment with DfE generative AI product safety standards
Research statusHow complete our research on this tool is.: sourced

Sources

2simple.comhttps://www.2simple.com/purple-mash/ai/faqs/
2simple.comhttps://www.2simple.com/media/documents/AI_Terms.pdf
2simple.comhttps://www.2simple.com/media/documents/Purple_Mash_AI_Alignment_with_DfE_Generative_AI.pdf

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Quick answers

Is Purple Mash AI (2Simple) safe for UK schools?: AI Prefect rates Purple Mash AI (2Simple) Amber for staff use (Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller; Data may be stored outside the UK/EU; safeguards not stated; 3 of 6 key fields not stated) and Red for pupil use (Supplier says it is not for pupils). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-10-23. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.
Does Purple Mash AI (2Simple) train on our data?: According to the supplier's published documents: no - pupil data and teacher content not sent back to OpenAI for training.
Where is Purple Mash AI (2Simple) data stored?: AI via OpenAI API.
What age is Purple Mash AI (2Simple) for?: Not stated. The supplier does not publish a minimum age we could find.
Is there a safer alternative to Purple Mash AI (2Simple)?: Better-rated tools with the same main use and sector: MagicSchool (amber), Teachmate (green), Brisk Teaching (amber), Discovery Education Experience (amber).

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