Ashley John-Baptiste gave a powerful closing keynote to end the day.

Sharing his own experiences of growing up in care, he reminded us of what's possible and asked:

"Who are the individuals showing up for children who have been deprived of their liberty?"

We're here in Birmingham today for 'Back to Their Futures Summit
Transforming care for children subject to Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) orders'

It's fantastic to see so many professionals here today from all across the family justice system. We can make a difference, together.

Today we're in Birmingham for our 'Back To Their Futures Summit: Transforming Care for children subject to deprivation of liberty (DoL) orders'.

What do children on DoL orders need?

These principles of care were created alongside a team of experts: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/pri...

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📢New All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Babies launched!👶The new Group's purpose is to champion the needs of vulnerable babies & will be led by the elected officers @mayaellismp.bsky.social @elsieblundellmp.bsky.social Patrick Spencer MP & Freddie van Mierlo MP. More details 👉bit.ly/4f8Ved6