In its Child Sexual Exploitation Action Plan due to be published later today, the government is also expected to emphasise that all people working with children must be able to recognise the signs of exploitation.
Local authorities will also be called upon to prioritise child exploitation and put in place plans to tackle it.
Sue Berelowitz, deputy children’s commissioner for England, who is undertaking a two-year inquiry into gang-associated sexual exploitation, said: "For the first time ever we see the coming together of government departments, agencies and independent bodies with the voluntary sector to make tackling child sexual exploitation a top priority.
"Working with government we will ensure our collective knowledge is increased and be a continuing and active partner in the fight against sexual exploitation."
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