Last week, Ofsted published the outcomes of their consultation on inspection reform, with changes set to take place from late 2025.

We hope you’ve had a good summer holiday! But now it’s only a couple of weeks until schools restart for the autumn term. This will mean another change of routine for your child. 

Most of us don’t give a second thought to the buildings around us – until something goes wrong. Paul Jarvis, Together Trust's Commercial Director, highlights the importance that creating the right environment makes for both the people we support and our staff.

In July 2025, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) launched a new 10-Year Strategy to create a region where everyone, regardless of background or ability, can live well and thrive. We review the strategy and assess what it means for our service users and the voluntary sector as a whole.

Most of us like to get away on a summer holiday if we can, but travelling with an autistic young person can require extra thought and planning to find a destination that suits them best.  

One of Bailey’s dreams has always been to work and be independent. As part of our Careers Education at Inscape House School, he’s been able to access work experience at a local greengrocer and has been thriving in his new role.

The new 10-Year Health Plan outlines an ambitious vision to modernise care, bring services closer to home, and empower patients using technology and prevention.

Our Campaigns Officer Molly shares reflections and implications of the plan.

On 16 July, I had the pleasure of presenting at the YES Forum’s Learning Lab on “Neurodiversity from a Female Perspective”. This international event brought together practitioners, youth workers, social workers, and policy advocates from across Europe to share experiences, spark dialogue, and learn from one another.  

It’s been an exciting and busy term for animal lovers, with educational visits from little cats to  big friendly snakes.