Is Writable safe for UK schools?

AI Prefect rates Writable 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; No school DPA found; 3 of 6 key fields not stated) and Amber for pupil use (Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller; Data may be stored outside the UK/EU; safeguards not stated; No school DPA found; 3 of 6 key fields not stated; Minimum age not stated). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-10-23. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.

Does Writable train on our data?

According to the supplier's published documents: no - not used to train generalised models.

What age is Writable for?

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

Is there a safer alternative to Writable?

Better-rated tools with the same main use and sector: FeedbackFruits (Acai AI) (amber).

Writable

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt · AI writing feedback · Last checked 2026-10-23

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Staff and pupils: 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
No school DPA found
3 of 6 key fields not stated

How is this rated?

Key facts

Trains on what you type: No
Where data is stored: Other / unclear
Minimum age: Not stated
Use case: Writing feedback for pupils
Sector: Schools, Further education (FE), Higher education (HE)
Research status: Sourced

Safer alternatives

Same main use (Writing feedback for pupils) 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

FeedbackFruits (Acai AI) · Amber
2 caution points (this tool: 4): Data may be stored outside the UK/EU; safeguards not stated

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About the tool

SupplierThe company that makes and runs the tool.: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
WebsiteWhere we found the main information about the tool.: https://www.writable.com/
CategoryWhat sort of tool it is, for example a chatbot or a lesson-planning helper.: AI writing feedback
Pupil-facingWhether pupils use it directly, or only staff. Pupil use needs extra care.: yes

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 (anonymised)
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 - not used to train generalised models
How long inputs are keptHow long the supplier keeps what you type before deleting it.: OpenAI 30 days abuse monitoring

Agreements and contacts

Privacy noticeThe supplier’s privacy notice: their own explanation of what they do with personal data.: https://www.writable.com/privacy-policy/
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.: 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.: not stated
Research statusHow complete our research on this tool is.: sourced

Sources

writable.comhttps://www.writable.com/privacy-policy/
intercom.helphttps://intercom.help/writable/en/articles/10412211-writable-s-ai-feedback-v2-faq

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Quick answers

Is Writable safe for UK schools?: AI Prefect rates Writable 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; No school DPA found; 3 of 6 key fields not stated) and Amber for pupil use (Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller; Data may be stored outside the UK/EU; safeguards not stated; No school DPA found; 3 of 6 key fields not stated; Minimum age not stated). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-10-23. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.
Does Writable train on our data?: According to the supplier's published documents: no - not used to train generalised models.
Where is Writable data stored?: AI via OpenAI (anonymised).
What age is Writable for?: Not stated. The supplier does not publish a minimum age we could find.
Is there a safer alternative to Writable?: Better-rated tools with the same main use and sector: FeedbackFruits (Acai AI) (amber).

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