News and stories
Read the latest news, stories and resources from across the Together Trust.
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We responded to the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy & Delivery Plan consultation
Accessible, reliable and inclusive transport is essential for everyone to live full and independent lives. However, many disabled and neurodivergent people cannot…
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SEND Reform Consultation and the Schools White Paper: Our campaign team’s initial analysis
by Styliana Pasiardi, Policy and Campaigns Manager Introduction The government has published two major documents setting out the future direction of education…
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Greater Manchester’s Transport Strategy and Delivery Plan: What it means for inaccessible train stations near our services
Background The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has published the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2050 and Delivery Plan Consultation These important documents…
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We responded to the SEND Reform National Conversation
by Styliana Pasiardi, Policy and Campaigns Manager, Together Trust In December, the Department for Education (DfE) launched the SEND Reform National Conversation survey to…
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Ending illegal accommodation for children in care: Our briefing to the House of Lords
On 26 January, our campaigns team submitted a joint briefing to Peers in the House of Lords ahead of key…
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Molly Deakin, Policy and Campaigns Officer at Together Trust appointed to Government’s Disability Advisory Panel
Great news: Molly Deakin, Policy and Campaigns Officer at Together Trust has just been appointed as one of the ten…
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Report Stage reflections: Concerns about unregistered homes and mental health
On 14 January, the House of Lords began the Report Stage of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. This is a crucial moment where…
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Government’s Revised Guidance on Reasonable Force and Restrictive Interventions: How It Aligns with Our Key Asks?
By Styliana Pasiardi, Policy & Campaigns Manager & Timothy Haynes Principal Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner In April 2025, the Together Trust’s campaigns team supported our Positive Behaviour Support…
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Government Publishes Child Poverty Strategy: What It Means for Children and Families
by Styliana Pasiardi, Policy and Campaigns Manager The government has published its Child Poverty Strategy – a significant step toward tackling poverty and improving…
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The Power of Specialist FE: Phoenix’s Journey at Bridge College
After moving from mainstream to an SEN school at the end of Year 9, Phoenix settled well and remained at…
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Autumn Budget: What does it mean for the people we support?
On 26 November 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the Autumn Budget. Here’s what it means for the people we support and the…
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National Care Leavers Month: Reflections from Barnardo’s Parliamentary Event
Yesterday, our campaigns team attended an inspiring parliamentary event hosted by Barnardo’s and chaired by Darren Puffy MP. The event…
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