Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Ed Balls, recently launched the new Children's Plan, setting out the duty for local authorities and service providers to consult with children.
Apart from the legal duty to consult children and young people, there are good reasons to encourage participation, and where there is a commitment to lasting engagement with children and young people, it is surely to be welcomed.
After all, this is a means of communication with our target market - a form of research that is essential if we are to reach world-class standards of provision.
Why we should consult
The key benefits of consulting with children and young people include:
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