AI tool summary for DPOs and governors
Satchel One (Sidekick AI)
Satchel (Teachercentric Ltd) · Facts last checked 2026-10-23 · Printed 23 October 2026
AI Prefect
Staff: Amber · Use with caution
- No school DPA found
Pupils: Red · Not recommended for school data
- Supplier says it is not for pupils
| Supplier | Satchel (Teachercentric Ltd) |
|---|---|
| Category | homework platform / lesson planning |
| Pupil-facing | no - Sidekick is teacher-facing |
| Processor or controller | processor for staff and pupil data (school is controller); controller for parent accounts |
| Where data is stored | platform on AWS Ireland (EEA); Sidekick prompts go to OpenAI |
| Trains AI models on inputs | no - third parties not allowed to train on data sent |
| How long inputs are kept | OpenAI deletes Sidekick data within 30 days; school data deleted within 28 days of account deletion |
| Data processing agreement (DPA) | not stated |
| Signs individual DPAs with schools | not stated |
| UK GDPR representative / DPO | DPO in place (named in help centre) |
| Minimum age | not stated |
| Key safety note | only subject/age range context sent to OpenAI, no identifiable user or school data |
| Main use | Homework and assignment platform |
Before using it: check the minimum age fits your pupils, confirm a data processing agreement is in place, switch off AI training where possible, and record the decision in your DPIA.
Sources: https://www.teamsatchel.com/sidekick.html · https://help.satchelone.com/en/articles/10669887-setting-tasks · https://www.teamsatchel.com/legals/privacy_notice.html · https://help.satchelone.com/en/articles/2904595-satchel-and-gdpr-compliance
Full entry: aiprefect.co.uk/tools/satchel-one. Rating is a rules-based summary of the supplier’s published terms. “Not stated” means we could not find it in their documents. This is not legal advice and does not replace your DPIA.