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<p>Ministers and officials regularly meet key stakeholders, including directors of
children’s services (DCSs), to discuss children’s services.</p><p>For example, in
November 2018, I met with DCSs and local authority chief executives at the National
Children and Adult Services Conference, held roundtables with groups of both DCSs
and local authority chief executives, and have attended induction events for new DCSs.
In addition, my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State and I have very recently
met with a number of children in care to hear their views and experiences.</p><p>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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