Are the books PSHE accredited?
No. The novels themselves should not be described as PSHE accredited. Educational resources are separate from the books, and schools should check the current status and guidance attached to each resource before use.
BOOKS · STORY · SAFEGUARDING EDUCATION
Books and education
Stories can reach a reader before a warning, lesson or official definition can. Aneeta Prem’s novels place friendship, family and courage at the centre of subjects too often hidden by silence.
Aneeta Prem’s novels begin with friendship, family life and the ordinary worlds of young people. Their stories give readers characters to care about before confronting coercion, secrecy and risk. That literary distance also makes them valuable in carefully prepared safeguarding education.
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But It’s Not Fair
A tense, compassionate story about friendship, forced marriage and the moment a young person realises that somebody she loves may no longer be free to choose.
The story helps readers explore family pressure, consent, warning signs and the importance of seeking help from a trusted adult.
Explore But It’s Not Fair
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Cut Flowers
A story of friendship and discovery that brings readers towards the reality of FGM, bodily autonomy and every girl’s right to be safe.
The story follows ordinary young people whose summer experiences lead them towards a subject many adults struggle to name.
Explore Cut Flowers
FOR READERS
Novels first
Meet vivid young characters whose ordinary lives are changed by secrets, family pressure and the decision to speak.
The books are written to be read as stories, not merely assigned as resources. They explore friendship, courage, culture and choice without turning fictional characters into a lesson plan.
Buy both booksFOR SCHOOLS AND PROFESSIONALS
Fiction with a safeguarding purpose
The books are not substitutes for safeguarding procedures or specialist training. Their strength lies in helping readers begin a conversation, recognise that a situation is not normal and understand that asking for help is not a betrayal.
Educational materials should be used by appropriately prepared adults who know how to respond if a child raises a concern or makes a disclosure.
Classroom and PSHE use
Teacher preparation
Age-appropriate discussion
Safeguarding and disclosure planning
Author talks and professional events
Bulk-book and educational enquiries
Use the books safely
A lesson must never invite pupils to disclose abuse publicly. Staff should know the school’s safeguarding procedure, identify the designated safeguarding lead and plan how private concerns will be received before teaching the material.
Separate lesson plans and educational resources are available for schools and professionals. Their current status and intended use should always be checked before teaching.
Where the income goes
Aneeta does not profit personally from book sales. Income received through Freedom Charity supports its charitable work.
Quick answers
Where can the books be bought?
Both books are available through the official Freedom Charity shop. Aneeta does not profit personally from sales through the charity.
Can Aneeta visit a school?
Selected school and professional enquiries can be made through the Contact page with the audience, safeguarding lead, purpose, location and proposed date.