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Safeguarding education for schools on forced marriage, FGM, coercion, consent and help-seeking, with books, teaching routes and clear next steps for staff.

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Aneeta Prem MBE with two students holding her safeguarding books during a Freedom Charity school session.

FOR DSLs · PSHE LEADS · TEACHERS

SUMMARY

Before the lesson

Teaching about forced marriage or FGM can prompt questions or disclosures. Staff should know the school’s safeguarding route and who will respond before the session starts.

Use this material alongside the school’s safeguarding policy, DSL arrangements and current statutory guidance.

SAFEGUARDING STEPS

For schools

01Prepare the safeguarding routeCheck the school’s safeguarding procedure and who will respond if a pupil asks for help or makes a disclosure.—

02Teach without stereotypesKeep the focus on consent, rights, coercion, safeguarding and routes to help — not assumptions about a pupil’s background.—

03Make help visiblePupils should know which trusted adults and specialist services they can approach.—

04Respond to disclosures safelyListen, record and follow safeguarding procedures. Do not treat a disclosure as a classroom debate.—

05Know the next stepUse the school’s safeguarding pathway and appropriate statutory or specialist help.↗

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Books and teaching

BUT IT’S NOT FAIR

A safeguarding novel that opens discussion around forced marriage, choice, friendship and seeking help.

CUT FLOWERS

A safeguarding novel for age-appropriate conversations about FGM, risk, rights and protection.

PSHE & SAFEGUARDING

Resources work best when teachers decide in advance how material fits the curriculum, the age group and the school’s safeguarding procedures.

AUTHOR & SCHOOL SESSIONS

Talks and workshops should leave staff with clear follow-up routes, not simply a memorable assembly.

FOR SCHOOL STAFF

For DSLs and teachers

Headteachers, DSLs, PSHE leads and teachers can use this page to find the relevant books, subject pages, safeguarding help and contact route in one place.

But It’s Not Fair ↗Cut Flowers ↗Forced marriage ↗FGM ↗Help & safeguarding ↗Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 — Department for Education ↗

ENQUIRIES

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For a school talk, staff session or education enquiry, use the contact page with the age group, location and what you need.