Older children, or those who suffer chronic illnesses, are not in demand.

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And who is going to suffer, are all those children.

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According to the research, being presented to a British Psychological Society conference in Leeds on Sunday, those at the edge of groups, such as non-sporting children and loners, were more likely to suffer emotional bullying.

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Although the focus of newspaper headlines was on measures for able children, there was also something for those who worry about standards for the bulk of ordinary students, who might suffer if they are in weak schools or badly run areas.

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