As part of a continuing campaign to raise awareness about child sexual exploitation, information packs have been distributed to secondary schools across the borough.
Each pack contains key information and advice for teachers and those working with young people on the signs and behaviours associated with child sexual exploitation.
Detective Chief Inspector Nigel Wenham, from Cheshire Police's Strategic Public Protection Unit, said: "Child sexual exploitation is an issue that Cheshire Police and its partners take extremely seriously and it is important that we all continue to work together to deliver a greater understanding of this complex subject.
"Much work has already been done locally to provide a real focus on CSE and to target victims and potential victims - encouraging them to be aware of the signs of child sexual exploitation and to seek help and advice if they feel they are at risk.
"The latest phase of the campaign is focusing on schools. It is about raising awareness of the issue amongst teachers and others working with young people − encouraging them to familiarise themselves with the signs and behaviours associated with this issue. The packs will be offering advice and guidance on what they can do to help young people who they believe may be in danger of being sexually exploited.
"We all have a duty to protect those who are most vulnerable within our communities and everyone involved is working hard to tackle the issue. We are ensuring the appropriate advice, support and safeguarding is in place for victims and potential victims.
"It is important to remember that there is not one type of victim or offender - child sexual exploitation can happen to any young person."
To support the campaign a Know and See website has been launched today containing information about knowing what to look for can help young people feel safe and stop people taking advantage, as well as as real life testimonies.
Ian Rush, Chair of Cheshire East Local Safeguarding Children Board said: "Safeguarding our children and young people from abuse of this kind will always be a top priority for the Board. We know that perpetrators deliberately target some of our most vulnerable children - whether online or in public places – we are absolutely determined to do everything we can as a partnership to put an end to this.
"Often young people are those who notice the signs of relationship abuse in others but may feel lost as to what to do. The message that we want schools to help get across is that 'It's OK to seek advice if you are concerned about a friend'.
"Everyone involved in safeguarding children and young people across Cheshire East is working hard to tackle this issue to ensure the right advice and support is in place for victims and potential victims."
Anyone with any concerns about a child or young person should call Cheshire East Consultation Service on 0300 123 5012 (opt2) or Cheshire Police on 101.
