How do I get started?+
Create a parent account at app.learnwithfred.co.uk, add a card (that's how we check a genuine adult is in charge; nothing is taken), then add your child. Their 14-day free trial starts the moment you do, with full access to everything. After that it's £15 a month for one child or £25 for two or more children, and you can cancel any time.
Will Fred just give my child the answers?+
No, and this is built into how Fred works. Fred is designed to guide children to answers through questions and hints, not to do their work for them. He’ll explain concepts, break problems into steps, and celebrate progress, but he won’t write their essay or solve their maths for them.
Can Fred help with essay questions?+
Yes. When your child brings an essay or exam-style question to Homework (“how far do you agree”, “evaluate”, “explain why”), Fred first explains what the question is really asking and roughly how much to write for the marks. Then he helps them build a plan in their own words before they write a sentence, and coaches one paragraph at a time. The question, their plan and their answer so far stay pinned at the top of the chat, so nothing gets lost. He asks for evidence from their own notes rather than handing over facts to copy, gives comments rather than a mark, and never writes the essay for them. In Write, “Help with a question from school” takes them straight there.
What year groups does Learn with Fred cover?+
Children aged 7 to 16 (Year 3 to Year 11) across Maths, English, Science, History and Geography. We plan to add more subjects in due course. If there’s a subject your child needs that isn’t covered yet, let us know and we’ll prioritise it.
Is my child’s data safe?+
Yes. We don’t sell data or show ads, and your child’s conversations are never used for advertising or to train AI models. We use a small number of trusted providers to run the service (the AI, voice-to-text, payments and email), all listed in our privacy policy. Parents can see their child’s activity and can delete the account at any time. You can read more about how we keep children safe, including our safeguarding controls and how we handle your child’s data.
How much does it cost?+
£15 a month for one child, or £25 a month for two or more children, with every learning mode included. Every family has a generous monthly pot of credits that a normal month won't come near. There's a free 14-day trial first, we email you three days before the first payment, and you can cancel whenever you like. The pricing page has the detail, including what to do if £15 is genuinely difficult.
How many children can I add?+
Two or more children are £25 a month between them, each with their own login and progress tracking, all on one parent dashboard. More than four children? Get in touch and we'll sort you out.
Is there an app for iPhone or Android?+
Not in the app stores yet, and you don't need one. Learn with Fred works in the browser on any phone, tablet or computer. Add it to the home screen once and it opens full screen with Fred's icon, just like an app.
iPhone and iPad: open app.learnwithfred.co.uk in Safari, tap Share (the square with an arrow), then Add to Home Screen.
Android: open it in Chrome, tap the three-dot menu, then Add to Home screen (some phones say Install app).
An app-store version is on the roadmap.
Should this replace my child’s human tutor?+
No, we’re firm believers a tool will never fully replace a great human tutor. But private tutoring can be expensive and not every family can afford it. Fred is designed to be the next best thing: available any time, endlessly patient, and personalised. If you already have a tutor, Fred works brilliantly alongside them. If you don’t, Fred is here.
What if I can’t afford it?+
Every child deserves access to good tutoring, regardless of family circumstances. If cost is ever a barrier, please get in touch, we’ll find a way to make it work. This isn’t small print: it’s a founding principle of Learn with Fred.
Who is Fred?+
Learn with Fred is named after a real tabby cat who lives with the founder in the UK. He’s also the unofficial mascot of the school at the end of the road, and his favourite spot is the couch in the SEND department, where he provides a calming influence to children who need it. The Fred your child talks to in the app is an AI tutor, not a cat or a person, and he always tells them so.
