7.3 Applying Filters and Safety Controls (Content Filters)

Content filters ensure CurricuLLM only provides safe, age-appropriate, and curriculum-aligned responses for different groups of users.

What content filters are

A content filter is a set of rules that controls what CurricuLLM will allow or block.
Filters apply to both:
- Input → what users are allowed to ask.
- Output → what CurricuLLM is allowed to return.
Administrators can set up different filters for different roles (e.g. younger students vs. staff).

Managing content filters in CurricuLLM

View filters
- The Content Filter screen lists all available filters.
- Use the dropdown to switch between them.
Create a new filter
- Click the + button and give the filter a unique name.
Edit a filter
- Tick or untick categories (see table below) to enable or disable them.
- Changes are saved automatically and remain after refreshing.
Delete a filter
- Filters can only be deleted if no role is currently using them.
- If a filter is assigned, move those users to a different filter first.

Standard filter categories

Category	What It Covers
Violent Crimes	Encouraging or describing violent or criminal acts.
Non-Violent Crimes	Crimes without physical harm (e.g. fraud, hacking, theft).
Sex Crimes	Criminal sexual behaviour, such as assault.
Child Exploitation	Any sexual content involving minors.
Defamation	False statements harming a person’s reputation.
Specialized Advice	Expert-level legal, medical, or financial instructions.
Privacy	Sharing personal or identifying information.
Intellectual Property	Copyright or trademark infringement.
Indiscriminate Weapons	Instructions for creating weapons of mass destruction.
Hate	Hate speech or discrimination against protected groups.
Self-Harm	Encouragement or facilitation of self-harm or suicide.
Sexual Content	Explicit or erotic content involving adults.
Elections	False or misleading information about elections.
Code Interpreter Abuse	Attempts to misuse system capabilities (e.g. security bypasses).
Profanity	Use of offensive or vulgar language, even if not linked to other categories.

Tips for administrators

Apply stricter filters to lower age student roles.
Allow more open filters for staff roles, while still blocking harmful categories.
Don’t filter staff too much, they need freedom to teach.
Name filters clearly (e.g. “Primary Students,” “Senior Students,” “Staff”) so they are easy to manage.
Review filters regularly to make sure they match your school’s safety policies.

What this means for schools

Content filters are the backbone of safe use. By setting them correctly, schools can trust that every interaction stays age-appropriate, safe, and aligned with teaching and learning goals.