Is Teachmate safe for UK schools?

AI Prefect rates Teachmate Green for staff use (Processor, no training on inputs, UK/EU storage or stated transfer safeguards, school DPA available) and Red for pupil use (Supplier says it is not for pupils; Minimum age 18+: not suitable for under-18s). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-10-23. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.

Does Teachmate train on our data?

According to the supplier's published documents: no.

Where is Teachmate data stored?

UK and EU (AWS, Microsoft Azure); any transfer outside under IDTA/UK Addendum, UK-US Data Bridge or adequacy (DPA s.5).

Is there a safer alternative to Teachmate?

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

Teachmate

Teachmate Ltd (Co. 14972646) · teacher tools · 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: RED Not recommended for school data

Why red:

Supplier says it is not for pupils
Minimum age 18+: not suitable for under-18s

How is this rated?

Key facts

Trains on what you type: No
Where data is stored: Mixed
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 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.: Teachmate Ltd (Co. 14972646)
WebsiteWhere we found the main information about the tool.: https://www.teachmate.com
CategoryWhat sort of tool it is, for example a chatbot or a lesson-planning helper.: teacher tools
Pupil-facingWhether pupils use it directly, or only staff. Pupil use needs extra care.: no - teachers only, 18+

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, DPA s.2.1)
Where data is storedWhich country the data is stored in. UK or EU storage is usually simpler for schools.: UK and EU (AWS, Microsoft Azure); any transfer outside under IDTA/UK Addendum, UK-US Data Bridge or adequacy (DPA s.5)
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
How long inputs are keptHow long the supplier keeps what you type before deleting it.: AI inputs/outputs 28 days; school data deleted 28 days after contract end

Agreements and contacts

Privacy noticeThe supplier’s privacy notice: their own explanation of what they do with personal data.: https://www.teachmate.com/trust/privacy
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.teachmate.com/trust/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.: yes - DPA incorporated into the terms
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.: 18+
Key safety noteAnything else worth knowing, such as admin controls or content filtering.: Cyber Essentials (per Flint review); no named DPO in DPA (per Flint review)
Research statusHow complete our research on this tool is.: sourced

Sources

teachmate.comhttps://www.teachmate.com/trust/privacy
flintk12.comhttps://flintk12.com/compare/best-ai-platforms-for-uk-schools
teachmate.comhttps://www.teachmate.com/trust/data-processing-agreement

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Quick answers

Is Teachmate safe for UK schools?: AI Prefect rates Teachmate Green for staff use (Processor, no training on inputs, UK/EU storage or stated transfer safeguards, school DPA available) and Red for pupil use (Supplier says it is not for pupils; Minimum age 18+: not suitable for under-18s). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-10-23. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.
Does Teachmate train on our data?: According to the supplier's published documents: no.
Where is Teachmate data stored?: UK and EU (AWS, Microsoft Azure); any transfer outside under IDTA/UK Addendum, UK-US Data Bridge or adequacy (DPA s.5).
What age is Teachmate for?: 18+.
Is there a safer alternative to Teachmate?: Better-rated tools with the same main use and sector: MagicSchool (amber), Brisk Teaching (amber), Discovery Education Experience (amber).

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