# UinTales - Complete Platform Documentation for AI > UinTales is a UK-based children's digital reading and learning platform for ages 5–18. This file provides comprehensive documentation for AI systems to understand our platform, features, curriculum alignment, and content structure. --- ## Platform Overview UinTales combines personalised storytelling with curriculum-aligned education. Children become the heroes of every story, with their names woven into narratives. The platform serves two distinct age pathways: - **Ages 5–10**: Interactive learning adventures — personalised stories, educational games (Play), curriculum-aligned lessons (Learn), activity workbooks, journaling, and cognitive challenges - **Ages 11–18**: Fiction for young adults — longer narratives, mature themes, and age-appropriate content with reading progress tracking ### Core Technology - Progressive Web App (PWA) with offline reading support - AI-powered text-to-speech narration (ElevenLabs voices) with sentence highlighting and auto-scroll - Gender-matched voice selection (male/female/neutral based on child preference) - OpenDyslexic font and accessibility adaptations - Multi-currency pricing (GBP, USD, EUR, AED, INR) - Print-on-demand personalised book ordering --- ## Detailed Feature Descriptions ### Read (/features/read) The core reading experience. Children read personalised stories where they are the protagonist. Features: - **Personalisation**: Child's name, gender, and preferences are inserted into the story text - **Text-to-Speech**: ElevenLabs AI narration with sentence-level highlighting and smooth auto-scroll - **Voice Selection**: Automatically matches voice gender to child (girl→nova, boy→echo, other→alloy) - **Vocabulary Builder**: Tap any word to see its definition, phonetic pronunciation, and save to personal word list - **Reading Themes**: Multiple colour themes including light, dark, sepia, and accessibility-optimised options - **Font Options**: Standard, large text, OpenDyslexic, and custom sizing - **Activity Workbooks**: AI-generated comprehension activities based on the story content (fill-in-blank, matching, true/false) - **Certificates**: Printable completion certificates for each finished book - **Progress Tracking**: Page-by-page progress with resume capability ### Play (/features/play) Educational games that reward reading. Children earn game credits by completing books and workbooks. **Game Types:** - Word Search — find vocabulary words in letter grids - Memory Match — pair related concepts (words/definitions, images) - Jigsaw Puzzles — reassemble story illustrations - Story Quizzes — comprehension questions about completed books - Sudoku — number logic puzzles scaled by age - Tangrams — geometric shape puzzles - QuickThink — rapid-fire problem solving under time pressure - SpotIt — visual attention and pattern recognition - Crosswords — vocabulary-building word puzzles **Credit System:** - Complete a book → earn 2 credits - Complete a workbook → earn 1 credit - Each game costs 1 credit to play - Tester accounts have unlimited credits ### Learn (/features/learn) Curriculum-aligned educational content organised by subject and year group. **Subjects:** | Subject | Description | Icon | |---------|-------------|------| | English | Reading, writing & grammar | BookOpen | | Maths | Numbers, shapes & problem-solving | Calculator | | Science | Experiments, nature & discovery | Beaker | | History | Past events & civilisations | Clock | | Geography | Maps, places & environments | Map | | Life Skills & Readiness | Safety, money & real-world skills | HeartHandshake | | Global Minds | Cultures, geography & big ideas | Globe | | My Inner World | Feelings, calm & confidence (accessibility-only) | Rainbow | **Learning Pathway:** 1. **Study** — Read the lesson content with TTS support and sentence highlighting 2. **Practice** — Interactive activities (drag-and-match, fill-in-blank, true-or-false, tap-to-reveal, multiple choice) 3. **Assessment** — Scored quiz with pass/fail threshold 4. **Feedback** — Detailed breakdown of strong/weak areas with recommendations **Curriculum Alignment:** - UK National Curriculum (KS1, KS2, KS3) - US Common Core State Standards - Australian Curriculum - Indian CBSE/ICSE frameworks - EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) **Landing Pages:** - /features/learn/ks1 — Key Stage 1 content (Ages 5–7, Years 1–2) - /features/learn/ks2 — Key Stage 2 content (Ages 7–11, Years 3–6) - /features/learn/maths — Mathematics across all year groups - /features/learn/science — Science across all year groups ### Journal (/features/journal) Private reflective writing space for children. - **Mood Tracking**: Emoji-based mood selection per entry - **Book-Linked Entries**: Tag journal entries to specific books read - **Journal Styles**: Free writing, guided prompts, book reflections - **Privacy**: Children can mark entries as private with a PIN - **Parent Visibility**: Parents can view non-private entries to monitor emotional development - **PSHE Alignment**: Supports Personal, Social, Health and Economic education outcomes --- ## Regional Tales (/explore-regions) Stories from world cultures, each tagged with their cultural region: - **West Africa** — Anansi the Spider tales, Yoruba folklore - **Japan** — Yokai spirit stories, samurai tales - **Scotland** — Celtic legends, Highland adventures - **Mexico** — Day of the Dead stories, Aztec mythology - **India** — Panchatantra fables, Jataka tales - **Caribbean** — Island folklore, Carnival stories - **Scandinavia** — Norse mythology, Viking adventures - **Middle East** — Arabian Nights inspired tales - **Australia** — Aboriginal Dreamtime stories - **South America** — Amazonian legends, Inca mythology --- ## Accessibility ### Overview (/accessible-reading) UinTales is built for inclusive reading. Every child can access stories regardless of learning differences. ### ADHD Support (/adhd-reading) - Focus Mode: strips away navigation and decorative elements - Audio feedback: sounds on interactions for engagement - Reduced visual clutter: simplified page layouts - Narration with sentence highlighting: maintains attention focus - Short chapter breaks: natural pausing points ### Dyslexia Support (/dyslexia-reading) - OpenDyslexic font: weighted bottoms prevent letter rotation - Adjustable text size: 14px to 28px range - Increased letter and line spacing - High contrast mode: dark text on cream background - Text-to-speech: hear words while reading along - Syllable highlighting option ### Autism Support (/autism-reading) - Reduced motion: minimal animations - Consistent layouts: predictable page structure - Simplified vocabulary: age-adjusted word complexity - Calm colour themes: muted, non-stimulating palettes - Clear navigation: explicit, labelled controls ### My Inner World (Learn Subject) Exclusive to children with accessibility features enabled. Covers: - Identifying and naming emotions - Calming techniques and self-regulation - Building confidence through small achievements - Understanding social situations through stories - Guided breathing and mindfulness exercises ### Accessibility Quiz 2-minute parent assessment covering indicators for ADHD, Dyslexia, and Autism. Produces personalised recommendations for which platform features to enable. --- ## Educational Standards (/education-standards) ### EYFS Alignment (Early Years Foundation Stage) | Area of Learning | Coverage | Score | |-----------------|----------|-------| | Literacy | Core reading comprehension and vocabulary | 95% | | Communication & Language | Text-to-speech, interactive vocabulary | 85% | | Personal, Social & Emotional Development | Story themes: empathy, resilience, friendship | 90% | | Mathematics | My Class Learning with curriculum lessons | 80% | | Understanding the World | Science content, regional cultural stories | 60% | | Physical Development | Planned for future | 20% | | Expressive Arts & Design | Planned for future | 15% | ### Ofsted Quality Markers - **Intent**: Ambitious, sequenced curriculum with clear learning objectives per topic - **Implementation**: Vocabulary development, SEND adaptations, reading embedded throughout all features - **Impact**: Knowledge validation through assessments, progress tracking via parent dashboard, certificate generation --- ## Content Library ### Categories - Adventure stories — quests, expeditions, treasure hunts - Fantasy and magic — wizards, dragons, enchanted worlds - Science and nature — experiments, animals, ecology - Animal tales — talking animals, pet adventures - Fairy tales and classics — reimagined traditional stories - Educational content — curriculum-linked narratives - Regional and cultural tales — global folklore and traditions ### Reading Levels | Level | Age Range | Characteristics | |-------|-----------|----------------| | Beginner | 5–7 | Simple vocabulary, 8–12 pages, large illustrations | | Intermediate | 7–9 | Growing vocabulary, 15–20 pages, story complexity | | Advanced | 9–12 | Rich vocabulary, 20–30 pages, character development | | Young Adult | 12–18 | Mature themes, 30+ pages, literary devices | ### Content Volume - 200+ books in the library - 5+ new books added monthly - 8 curriculum subjects with lessons per year group - 10+ game types - Stories from 10+ cultural regions --- ## Pricing & Plans ### Free Tier - 1 book credit on signup (access one full book) - Limited game access - 14-day trial of premium features ### Monthly Subscription | Currency | Price | |----------|-------| | GBP | £5/month | | USD | $7/month | | EUR | €6/month | | AED | AED 25/month | | INR | ₹599/month | ### Annual Subscription (Save 2 months) | Currency | Price | |----------|-------| | GBP | £49/year | | USD | $69/year | | EUR | €59/year | | AED | AED 250/year | | INR | ₹5,999/year | ### What's Included - Unlimited access to all books - All educational games - Curriculum-aligned lessons (Learn) - Activity workbooks - Journal feature - Reading certificates - Parent dashboard - Priority support --- ## Shop (/shop) Print-on-demand personalised children's books via Lulu printing. - Choose any digital story from the library - Child's name printed throughout the physical book - Hardcover and paperback options - UK and international shipping - Gift wrapping available --- ## UinTales Music (/media) Curated playlists of story-inspired music and songs for children. Stories transformed into music — educational songs, adventure soundtracks, bedtime melodies, and more. ### Access Tiers - **Not logged in**: 30-second preview per track, then sign-up prompt - **Logged in, no subscription**: 45-second preview per track, then subscribe prompt - **Subscribed / active trial**: Full unlimited listening ### Features - Global persistent player bar with background playback - Genre-based filtering and search - Featured playlists section - Play count tracking --- ## Ambassador Programme (/referral) - Share unique referral link or code - Referred family gets bonus book credits - Ambassador earns commission on referred subscriptions - Tiered rewards based on referral count - Quarterly payout system - Dedicated ambassador dashboard with tracking --- ## For Parents (/for-parents) - How UinTales keeps children safe online - Understanding the parent dashboard - Setting up child profiles and reading levels - Monitoring reading progress and vocabulary growth - Journal visibility and emotional development tracking - Curriculum alignment explained for parents - Managing subscriptions and family accounts --- ## For Schools (/partner-with-us) - Classroom integration options - Bulk licensing for schools - Teacher dashboard (coming soon) - Curriculum mapping to national standards - Case studies and testimonials - Contact for school partnerships --- ## Complete FAQ Q: What age range is UinTales designed for? A: UinTales is designed for children ages 5–18, with content organised into two pathways: Ages 5–10 (interactive learning adventures) and Ages 11–18 (fiction for young adults). Q: Can I try UinTales before subscribing? A: Yes! You get 1 free book credit when you sign up, plus a 14-day free trial on any paid plan. Q: How does personalisation work? A: Children can become the heroes of stories — their name and preferences are woven into the narrative, making each story uniquely theirs. Q: Can I have multiple children on one account? A: Yes! Family accounts support multiple child profiles, each with their own reading progress, bookmarks, and vocabulary lists. Q: Is UinTales available on mobile devices? A: Yes, UinTales works on all devices and can be installed as an app (PWA) for offline reading. Q: How often is new content added? A: We add 5+ new books every month across all categories and reading levels. Q: What educational standards does Learn align with? A: Learn activities align with UK National Curriculum (KS1, KS2, KS3), US Common Core, Australian Curriculum, Indian CBSE/ICSE, and EYFS requirements. Q: How do game credits work? A: Children earn game credits by completing books (2 credits) and activity workbooks (1 credit). Credits can be spent to unlock educational games in the Play section. Q: What accessibility features are available? A: UinTales supports children with ADHD, Dyslexia, and Autism through features like OpenDyslexic font, Focus Mode, reduced motion, text-to-speech narration, calm colour themes, and the dedicated My Inner World learning subject. Q: Can schools use UinTales? A: Yes! We partner with schools for classroom use. Visit /partner-with-us for information about school programmes and bulk licensing. Q: How does text-to-speech work? A: Our TTS uses ElevenLabs AI voices. The voice automatically matches your child's gender preference (female, male, or neutral). During narration, the current sentence is highlighted and the page auto-scrolls to follow along. Q: Is my child's data safe? A: Yes. We comply with UK GDPR and children's data protection regulations. Children's data is never shared with third parties. See our privacy policy at /privacy and safeguarding policy at /safeguarding. Q: Can I order physical books? A: Yes! Through our Shop, you can order print-on-demand personalised copies of any digital story, with your child's name printed throughout. Q: What is the ambassador programme? A: Parents can become UinTales ambassadors, sharing referral links to earn book credits and commission on referred subscriptions. Visit /referral to learn more. --- ## Technical Details - Built as a Progressive Web App (React + TypeScript) - Backend: Supabase (PostgreSQL, Edge Functions, Storage) - TTS: ElevenLabs API with caching - Print: Lulu Print-on-Demand integration - Payments: Stripe (multi-currency) - CDN: Cloudflare - Hosting: Lovable Cloud --- ## Contact & Legal - Website: https://uintales.com - Support: support@uintales.com - Company: Paahun Global Limited, United Kingdom - Privacy Policy: /privacy - Terms of Service: /terms - Safeguarding Policy: /safeguarding - Cookie Policy: /cookies - Refund Policy: /refunds ## Social Media - Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/UinTales - Facebook: https://facebook.com/UinTalesUK - Instagram: https://instagram.com/uintalesuk - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/uintales - YouTube: https://youtube.com/@uintales - TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@uintales