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Fight for Ordinary: A Fairer Future for Children with SEND

1 August 2025 - 6:45pm

We're part of the Disabled Children’s Partnership (DCP), who have collectively launched the Fight for Ordinary campaign - setting out five essential reforms to fix the broken special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in England.

Greater Manchester's 10-Year Strategy: What does it mean for our service users and the voluntary sector?

1 August 2025 - 11:45am

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.

Collage of 2 images - on the left a photo of the library showing a colorful rug, an egg chair and a mix of colorful books. On the right a woman, Jenna the librarian, is reading out loud to a room of children.

Inscape House School's literary adventures

31 July 2025 - 3:30pm

Our brand-new school library at Inscape House School has been buzzing with energy recently, thanks to developments by our amazing librarian, Jenna. Since the Library moved to a new, bigger, and cosier location, the students have been very enthusiastic about visiting and taking part in events.

The Together Trust celebrates the official opening of Lyndene: A new service for children and young people

28 July 2025 - 11:00am

On 19 June, The Together Trust charity proudly announced the official launch of its newest service, Lyndene, aimed at supporting children and young people with learning disabilities and autism aged 8 to 18. Situated in Wythenshawe, this service was established through a collaborative effort involving Manchester City Council’s social care team and NHS England.

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Bailey shines in his work experience at Waterhouse’s Quality Food

28 July 2025 - 10:45am

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.

Mel Dunn, CEO of Together Trust and the graduates: Jamal, Bayley and McKenize smiling at the camera. The graduates are wearing blue caps and gowns

Congratulations to Our Supported Internship Graduates!

25 July 2025 - 11:15am

We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of McKenzie, Jamal, and Bayley, who have successfully graduated from Bridge College’s Supported Internship Program.

The 10-Year Health Plan: Reflections & Implications

23 July 2025 - 9:30am

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.

Transforming Haines House: From a simple fundraiser to a lasting outdoor space

22 July 2025 - 8:30am

This summer, our full-time residential home, Haines House, has undergone an incredible garden transformation designed specifically for its young residents with autism, learning disabilities, and complex health needs.

Our campaigns team shares insights on neurodiversity at the European YES Forum

21 July 2025 - 7:45am

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.

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Animal visits at Inscape House school

15 July 2025 - 2:00pm

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

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Students dive into amazing trip to the Lake District

11 July 2025 - 2:30pm

A group of students and staff from Inscape House School spent a wonderful 3 days in Keswick for their annual Residential Trip!

The trip was based at Calvert Lakes Activity Centre in the beautiful Lake District, encouraging students to explore the local area on day trips. They were joined by their teachers as well as Richard, Head of Post 16 and Hannah, Head Teacher.

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Mercedes-Benz LSH Auto work experience day gets students excited about working in the automobile industry

10 July 2025 - 12:00pm

Students from Inscape House school spent a wheely awesome day at Mercedes-Benz in Stockport with the team at LSH Auto!

As part of Careers Education, they got to hear from the various departments at Mercedes and got a tour through the bodyshop, the parts department, marketing, sales, as well as the shop floor.

Our Response to the Pathways to Work Green Paper

1 July 2025 - 11:15am

This spring, the Government launched a consultation on ‘Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working.’

We've submitted a comprehensive response shaped by evidence from our services, survey data from the parents and carers of the young people we support, and research.

The new Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill

20 June 2025 - 1:15pm

Molly explains what we know about the new Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, where it falls short and what comes next.

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Together Trust's Music and Performing Arts Festival: A dazzling celebration of talent

20 June 2025 - 11:45am

On 4 June, joy and creativity flourished at the Lowry Theatre as students from 12 specialised educational settings across Greater Manchester and Cheshire gathered for the highly anticipated Together Trust's Music and Performing Arts Festival.

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Scaling new heights: Norvent staff conquer Three Peaks for a cause

18 June 2025 - 10:00am

Six dedicated staff members from Norvent, a full-time residential home under the Together Trust charity for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, recently took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to raise funds for a holiday for the young person in their care.

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Celebrating success: Bayleigh secures employment through Bridge College's Supported Internship

12 June 2025 - 12:45pm

We are thrilled to announce fantastic news from Bridge College—Bayleigh, one of our outstanding interns from the Supported Internship program, has just landed an incredible job offer at Sodexo!

Reflections from the YES Forum Conference in Groningen

11 June 2025 - 3:00pm

Last week, our Policy and Campaigns Officer, Molly, and Volunteer Researcher, Amber, had the privilege of attending the YES Forum's Annual Event in Groningen, the Netherlands.

Two students sitting at a table working on laptops. A man wearing heaphones is holding a microphone up to them to let them speak.

Inscapism Speaks, the brand new podcast created by students

10 June 2025 - 12:15pm

There are many stories to be told about Inscape House School, so students have been busy producing their very own podcast to share with the world: Inscapism Speaks.

Illegal and Unsafe: Why we must end the use of unregistered homes for children in care

30 May 2025 - 1:00pm

At Together Trust, we are campaigning to end the use of unregistered, illegal settings for children in care. Every child deserves a safe, stable and regulated home. Yet right now, hundreds of children are being placed in unlawful, unregistered homes that operate with no formal oversight, no accountability, and no guarantee of safety or quality.

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