Is Rostrum safe for UK schools?

AI Prefect rates Rostrum Amber for staff use (Doesn’t say where data is stored) and Red for pupil use (Supplier says it is not for pupils; Minimum age 18+ - terms describe it as a tool for adults; not directed at under-13s; no child accounts: not suitable for under-18s). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-11-03. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.

Does Rostrum train on our data?

According to the supplier's published documents: no - says it never trains models on your data.

Where is Rostrum data stored?

Not stated in the supplier's published documents.

What age is Rostrum for?

18+ - terms describe it as a tool for adults; not directed at under-13s; no child accounts.

Is there a safer alternative to Rostrum?

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

Rostrum

MLN Learning LLC (Virginia, USA) · lesson planning / AI-generated learning modules · Last checked 2026-11-03

For teachers

Rostrum could save around 15–25 minutes a week on a first draft of a lesson or a worksheet, if you use it for one lesson and still edit it before the class. A draft is not your scheme of work.

Illustration, not a measured result. The minutes are a typical classroom estimate based on what this tool is for. They are not a guarantee, not data from a school, and not part of the red, amber or green rating.

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Staff: AMBER Use with caution

Why amber:

Doesn’t say where data is stored

Pupils: RED Not recommended for school data

Why red:

Supplier says it is not for pupils
Minimum age 18+ - terms describe it as a tool for adults; not directed at under-13s; no child accounts: not suitable for under-18s

How is this rated?

Key facts

Trains on what you type: No
Where data is stored: Not stated
Minimum age: 18+
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

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

For pupil use

Chalkie AI · Amber
1 caution point: 18+ for account holders (teachers); pupils join teacher-led Live Activities without accounts
MagicSchool · Amber
1 caution point: Minimum age not stated
Brisk Teaching · Amber
2 caution points: Training depends on plan or settings

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About the tool

SupplierThe company that makes and runs the tool.: MLN Learning LLC (Virginia, USA)
WebsiteWhere we found the main information about the tool.: https://www.rostrum.site (opens in a new tab)
CategoryWhat sort of tool it is, for example a chatbot or a lesson-planning helper.: lesson planning / AI-generated learning modules
Pupil-facingWhether pupils use it directly, or only staff. Pupil use needs extra care.: no - a content tool for adults (educators and creators); learners can work through modules and mastery checks without an account, with progress kept in the browser

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 (service provider) for any education records an institution chooses to enter (institution is controller); not stated for teacher account data
Where data is storedWhich country the data is stored in. UK or EU storage is usually simpler for schools.: not stated - US operator; sub-processors Anthropic (prompts only, no account identifiers), Vercel and Vercel Postgres, Stripe, Resend, PDFShift; storage region and UK transfer safeguards 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 - says it never trains models on your data
How long inputs are keptHow long the supplier keeps what you type before deleting it.: generated modules kept while the account is active; server logs about 30 days; modules and personal data removed within 30 days of account deletion

Agreements and contacts

Privacy noticeThe supplier’s privacy notice: their own explanation of what they do with personal data.: https://www.rostrum.site/privacy (opens in a new tab)
Data processing agreement (DPA)The data processing agreement: the contract that sets out how the supplier must look after your school’s data.: on request for schools and districts (contact form, topic: Partnerships)
Signs individual DPAs with schoolsWhether the supplier will sign a data agreement with your school specifically, rather than just standard online terms.: yes - DPA available on request for schools and districts
UK GDPR representative / DPOWhether the supplier names a data protection officer or UK representative you can contact about data questions.: not stated (privacy@contact.rostrum.site)

Age and safety

Minimum ageThe youngest age the supplier allows to use the tool. Check this before any pupil uses it.: 18+ - terms describe it as a tool for adults; not directed at under-13s; no child accounts
Key safety noteAnything else worth knowing, such as admin controls or content filtering.: not SOC 2 certified; no org accounts, roles or SSO; US law (Virginia) governs the terms and the privacy page is written for US schools (FERPA, COPPA); output may be inaccurate and must be reviewed; sister site of EduConnect
Research statusHow complete our research on this tool is.: sourced (privacy page updated 15 Oct 2026 and terms updated 26 Oct 2026, read 3 Nov 2026)

Sources

rostrum.sitehttps://www.rostrum.site/privacy (opens in a new tab)
rostrum.sitehttps://www.rostrum.site/terms (opens in a new tab)
rostrum.sitehttps://www.rostrum.site/ (opens in a new tab)

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Quick answers

Is Rostrum safe for UK schools?: AI Prefect rates Rostrum Amber for staff use (Doesn’t say where data is stored) and Red for pupil use (Supplier says it is not for pupils; Minimum age 18+ - terms describe it as a tool for adults; not directed at under-13s; no child accounts: not suitable for under-18s). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-11-03. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.
Does Rostrum train on our data?: According to the supplier's published documents: no - says it never trains models on your data.
Where is Rostrum data stored?: Not stated in the supplier's published documents.
What age is Rostrum for?: 18+ - terms describe it as a tool for adults; not directed at under-13s; no child accounts.
Is there a safer alternative to Rostrum?: Better-rated tools with the same main use and sector: Chalkie AI (amber), MagicSchool (amber), Teachmate (green), Brisk Teaching (amber).

Generated only from the recorded facts on this page, not from the “For teachers” illustration. “Not stated” means the supplier doesn’t publish it.

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