Record low number of sexual offences led to a child being cautioned or sentenced by Nottinghamshire Police

White Ribbon, a charity aiming to engage men and boys and end violence against women and girls, said the hundreds of cases nationally are still too high and urged the Government to increase funding in education.

The Home Office said it is “determined to tackle sexual abuse” and is rolling out guidance on how to teach children about sexual harassment, sexual violence and violence against women and girls to prevent children from committing further sexual offences.

Figures from the Youth Justice Board show eight sexual offences led to Nottinghamshire Police sentencing or cautioning an under-18 in the year to March, down from 24, and the lowest number since records began in 2013-14.