Is WellWired safe for UK schools?

AI Prefect rates WellWired Red for staff use (Supplier acts as a data controller, not a processor for the school) and Red for pupil use (Supplier acts as a data controller, not a processor for the school; Supplier says it is not for pupils; Minimum age 18+ (aimed at adults over 50) - privacy says designed for adults and does not knowingly collect data from children under 13; no pupil or classroom accounts: not suitable for under-18s). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-11-05. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.

Does WellWired train on our data?

According to the supplier's published documents: no - privacy says the OpenAI API is used so models are not trained on chatbot conversations; WellWired does not store chatbot conversations on its servers.

Where is WellWired data stored?

UK operator (London E1 address stated); website and database hosted by Cloudflare (locations not named); chatbot messages processed by OpenAI (US); email via Resend; optional Google Analytics if cookies accepted - transfer safeguards not stated.

What age is WellWired for?

18+ (aimed at adults over 50) - privacy says designed for adults and does not knowingly collect data from children under 13; no pupil or classroom accounts.

Is there a safer alternative to WellWired?

Better-rated tools with the same main use and sector: Code.org / CodeAI (AI Teaching Assistant) (amber), Teachable Machine (amber).

WellWired

Arthur Turing (trading as WellWired; no limited-company name published) · AI literacy / adult learning for over-50s · Last checked 2026-11-05

For teachers

WellWired is plain-English AI education for adults over 50, not a classroom tool. Staff can point families to its free guides and scam checker; it does not plan lessons or mark pupil work.

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Staff and pupils: RED Not recommended for school data

Why red:

Supplier acts as a data controller, not a processor for the school

How is this rated?

Key facts

Trains on what you type: No
Where data is stored: Mixed
Minimum age: 18+
Use case: AI literacy and coding lessons
Sector: Schools, Further education (FE), Higher education (HE)
Research status: Sourced

Safer alternatives

Same main use (AI literacy and coding lessons) and sector, rated better for the same audience. Alternatives are suggested from our published ratings; check they meet your needs. How alternatives are chosen

Staff and pupils

Code.org / CodeAI (AI Teaching Assistant) · Amber
4 caution points: Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller
Teachable Machine · Amber
4 caution points: Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller

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About the tool

SupplierThe company that makes and runs the tool.: Arthur Turing (trading as WellWired; no limited-company name published)
WebsiteWhere we found the main information about the tool.: https://wellwired.ai/ (opens in a new tab)
CategoryWhat sort of tool it is, for example a chatbot or a lesson-planning helper.: AI literacy / adult learning for over-50s
Pupil-facingWhether pupils use it directly, or only staff. Pupil use needs extra care.: no - plain-English AI education for adults over 50; privacy says designed for adults; no pupil or classroom accounts

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.: controller (consumer educational site); OpenAI processes Try AI / contact-helper chatbot messages on WellWired's behalf
Where data is storedWhich country the data is stored in. UK or EU storage is usually simpler for schools.: UK operator (London E1 address stated); website and database hosted by Cloudflare (locations not named); chatbot messages processed by OpenAI (US); email via Resend; optional Google Analytics if cookies accepted - 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 - privacy says the OpenAI API is used so models are not trained on chatbot conversations; WellWired does not store chatbot conversations on its servers
How long inputs are keptHow long the supplier keeps what you type before deleting it.: chatbot conversations not stored by WellWired; contact form messages and article feedback kept up to 12 months then deleted; Google Analytics 14 months; quiz and course progress only in browser local storage

Agreements and contacts

Privacy noticeThe supplier’s privacy notice: their own explanation of what they do with personal data.: https://wellwired.ai/privacy-policy (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.: not stated
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.: hello@wellwired.ai (UK operator; London postal address stated; no separate DPO named)

Age and safety

Minimum ageThe youngest age the supplier allows to use the tool. Check this before any pupil uses it.: 18+ (aimed at adults over 50) - privacy says designed for adults and does not knowingly collect data from children under 13; no pupil or classroom accounts
Key safety noteAnything else worth knowing, such as admin controls or content filtering.: consumer site for older adults learning AI in plain English (free guides, scam checker, Try AI chatbot, paid Academy); not built for schools; chatbot answers can be wrong - not professional advice; Stripe handles payments (card details not stored by WellWired); England and Wales law
Research statusHow complete our research on this tool is.: sourced (privacy, terms and cookie policy last updated 19 Feb 2026, read 5 Nov 2026)

Sources

wellwired.aihttps://wellwired.ai/privacy-policy (opens in a new tab)
wellwired.aihttps://wellwired.ai/terms (opens in a new tab)
wellwired.aihttps://wellwired.ai/cookie-policy (opens in a new tab)
wellwired.aihttps://wellwired.ai/trust (opens in a new tab)
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Quick answers

Is WellWired safe for UK schools?: AI Prefect rates WellWired Red for staff use (Supplier acts as a data controller, not a processor for the school) and Red for pupil use (Supplier acts as a data controller, not a processor for the school; Supplier says it is not for pupils; Minimum age 18+ (aimed at adults over 50) - privacy says designed for adults and does not knowingly collect data from children under 13; no pupil or classroom accounts: not suitable for under-18s). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-11-05. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.
Does WellWired train on our data?: According to the supplier's published documents: no - privacy says the OpenAI API is used so models are not trained on chatbot conversations; WellWired does not store chatbot conversations on its servers.
Where is WellWired data stored?: UK operator (London E1 address stated); website and database hosted by Cloudflare (locations not named); chatbot messages processed by OpenAI (US); email via Resend; optional Google Analytics if cookies accepted - transfer safeguards not stated.
What age is WellWired for?: 18+ (aimed at adults over 50) - privacy says designed for adults and does not knowingly collect data from children under 13; no pupil or classroom accounts.
Is there a safer alternative to WellWired?: Better-rated tools with the same main use and sector: Code.org / CodeAI (AI Teaching Assistant) (amber), Teachable Machine (amber).

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