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Read the latest news, stories and resources from across the Together Trust.
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Our response to the SEND reform consultation
What is the consultation about? The government’s SEND reform consultation, published in February 2026, sets out proposed changes to how children and…
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New research exposes the link between illegal children’s homes and exploitation
Last week, important research from Anglia Ruskin University shed light on what can only be described as a national scandal within our children’s care system:…
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Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026: Key reforms and initial reflections
On 30 April 2026, Parliament passed the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act, introducing wide‑ranging changes to children’s social care and education in…
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The PIP consultation is open: Have your say
The government has launched a new consultation on proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP), inviting feedback from disabled people,…
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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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