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<p>Ministers and officials regularly meet key stakeholders, including Directors of
Children’s Services (DCSs), to discuss policy issues relating to the department’s
agenda. For example, I recently met with DCSs and Local Authority Chief Executives
at the National Children and Adult Services Conference, held roundtables in the department
with groups of both DCSs and Chief Executives, and have attended induction events
for new DCSs, the last one being in October 2019. In addition, my right hon. Friend,
the Secretary of the State and I have very recently met with a number of children
in care to hear their views and experiences. The department recognises how important
it is to speak directly with those who are on the front line, delivering services
for children and families.</p>
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