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Give children choices

I have, over recent months and weeks, become increasingly alarmed at the number of times I hear the words 'choice for parents'. In general, these words seem to be linked to anything connected to the Government's ten-year strategy. While I am all in favour of high-quality services to offer choice to parents, I am more in favour of the development of choice for children and the recognition of their rights.

In general, these words seem to be linked to anything connected to the Government's ten-year strategy. While I am all in favour of high-quality services to offer choice to parents, I am more in favour of the development of choice for children and the recognition of their rights.

The time we are now living in presents an opportunity to develop our sector in ways that we have not seen before. Yet what we seem to be losing sight of is the most important factor of all - the children.

It is vital that we don't lose track of what is best for children and how we can ensure that they have the opportunities to choose their lifestyle.

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