This policy explains how Shiminly Inc. ("Shiminly," "we") designs and reviews course materials to ensure they are suitable for learners across four age bands: 7 9, 10 12, 13 15, and 16 18.
1. Our Age Bands
2. Content Rating Matrix
3. Sensitive Topics & Restrictions
4. Review & Escalation Workflow
5. Learner / Parent Feedback
6. Contact
| Band |
Typical Grade Level |
Development Focus |
| 7-9 |
Grades 2-4 |
Basic self awareness, routines, simple real world choices |
| 10-12 |
Grades 5-7 |
Time management, teamwork, early digital citizenship |
| 13-15 |
Grades 8-10 |
Goal setting, resilience, relationships, growth mindset |
| 16-18 |
Grades 11-12 |
Career exploration, purpose, independence, financial basics |
| Topic Area |
Allowed for 7-9 |
10-12 |
13-15 |
16 18 |
| Emotions & SEL |
✅ basic feelings |
✅ deeper reflection |
✅ peer pressure |
✅ stress management |
| Digital Safety |
✅ screen time rules |
✅ strong passwords |
✅ social media privacy |
✅ online reputation |
| Financial Literacy |
❌ |
✅ pocket money budgeting |
✅ saving vs. spending |
✅ credit & loans |
| Workforce Skills |
❌ |
❌ |
✅ intro to careers |
✅ CV, interviews |
| Sensitive Social Issues (e.g., mental health, prejudice) |
❌ |
🚫limited |
⚠️ age neutral framing |
✅ mature discussion |
Legend: ✅ fully included 🚫 limited mention ⚠️ contextual / teacher guided ❌ excluded
- Violence & Weapons: No graphic content. Historical references permitted from 13-15 band upward.
- Romantic Relationships: Light references only from 13-15 band; no explicit sexual content.
- Mental Health Discussions: Covered from 13 15 band with teacher notes; crisis resources always provided.
- Political or Religious Content: Presented objectively; no persuasion or endorsement. Not introduced before 13-15 band.
- AI Bias Examples: Shown only in 16-18 band with critical thinking prompts.
1. Author self-check against this matrix.
2. Peer review by another curriculum designer.
3. Safety & Compliance audit (COPPA/DPDPA/PDPL).
4. Quarterly re-audit for existing lessons.
5. Escalation to Head of Curriculum if a topic is flagged by parents, learners, or educators.
Use the Report Content button in any lesson or e mail content safety@shiminly.com. We acknowledge within 2 business days and resolve or provide reasoning within 15 business days.
• USA: support@shiminly.com
• India (DPDPA): DPDPA@shiminly.com
• UAE (PDPL): PDPL@shiminly.com
• General curriculum safety: content safety@shiminly.com
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