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Advice on beating sexual bullying

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Children as young as five are being excluded from school for sexual misconduct towards fellow pupils.

A charity operating a telephone helpline says it has seen an increase in calls from children complaining about sexual bullying and inappropriate touching.

Richard Piggin from the charity Beat Bullying and charity ambassador Opey Akinyele outlined the extent of the problem.

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