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Back to Their Futures Summit

Transforming care for children subject to Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) orders

Tuesday 1 April 2025, 10am-5pm
Birmingham Rep Theatre, Centenary Square, Birmingham 

The Back to Their Futures summit is an invitation-only, in-person event, being convened by Nuffield Family Justice Observatory. A wide range of professionals will be brought together to discuss ways to improve and transform care for children with complex needs, including those who are being deprived of their liberty under the inherent jurisdiction of the high court (DoL orders).

The summit aims to inspire, encourage and achieve change by:

At this important summit, significant and crucial steps towards improving care for children experiencing and living in complex circumstances will be taken.

Confirmed speakers
  • President of the Family Division
  • National Clinical Director for Children and Young People’s Mental Health (NHS England)
  • Broadcast journalist, presenter and author of ‘Looked After’
  • Director of Nuffield Family Justice Observatory

Confirmed learning sessions

Programme

Dress code

Getting to The Rep

The Rep
Centenary Square
Broad Street
Birmingham
B1 2EP

The Rep is attached to the Library of Birmingham and is next door to the International Convention Centre (ICC) and Symphony Hall. The venue is easily accessible by car, on foot and by public transport.

By car

Follow signs for the City Centre and International Convention Centre and use B1 2EP for sat nav. The Rep is within Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone – visit the Brum Breathes website for more information.

Parking

There is no onsite parking at The Rep.

Q-Park Brindleyplace Car Park is located just a few minutes away. By booking your parking space online you can save up to 40% on the daily parking cost and guarantee your space. You can save an extra 10% by using the promo code REP10 when you book.

Utilita Arena Car Parks are located minutes away. There are three public car parks, with the closest being the north car park, a six-minute walk away.

The following car parks are also close by: NIA, Town Hall Multi-Storey, Tennant Street, Holliday Street and Mailbox.

Parking for blue badge holders is available outside Brindley Drive Car Park and Cambridge Street at the rear of the building.

Public transport

The Rep is within walking distance of Birmingham’s New Street, Snow Hill and Moor Street train stations, which are all within one mile. Alternatively, there are taxi ranks at each station, or you can catch the West Midlands Metro from New Street or Snow Hill train stations to the Centenary Square tram stop, which is right outside The Rep. More details about the Metro, including a journey planner, can be found here.

The Rep is easily accessible by bus. For further information, call the Network West Midlands Journey Planner hotline on 0871 200 223 or click here.

For further information on parking and public transport, please visit Getting Here | Birmingham Rep.

On arrival, please head to the welcome desk in The Rep foyer.

Accommodation

If you are considering staying in Birmingham, hotels near the venue include:

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Accessibility

The Rep is fully accessible.
Parking for blue badge holders is available outside Brindley Drive Car Park and Cambridge Street at the rear of the building.

Wifi

Please log on to: UVB Wi-Fi
Password: Un1qu3VB

If you have any questions about the summit, please email fjosummit@nuffieldfoundation.org

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