Lisa Payne, NCB's principal policy officer, provided participants with a general update on child policy, while NCB's research director, Ruth Sinclair, looked at how to build a culture of participation by involving children and young people.
"It is essential that those responsible for planning children's services are aware of the changes that the Children Bill will bring," said Ruth Dalzell, NCB lead on family support.
The Planning for Children Network was established in 1998 to help NCB members increase their understanding and awareness of the plethora of plans for children's services. The network holds regular seminars throughout the year aimed at those responsible for planning children's services, with the next event planned for autumn 2004.
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