Tomorrow (Thursday 22 February), the Together Trust will be featured on BBC 5 Live in a special broadcast focused on the crucial topic of "What comes after education for disabled young people?".
As we celebrate Care Day this year, it is a time to reflect on the strides made to improve the way that children in care are looked after across the country, and how much of this progress has been led by care experienced people themselves.
Today, we celebrate Care Day: the world's largest acknowledgement of children and young people who have experience with the care system. The day is a chance to reflect on their success, advocate for their rights and raise awareness of the issues they still face.
Students learn how to make mocktails and pizzas with the Gusto team
13 February 2024 - 2:30pm
For the second year in a row, the team behind beloved local restaurant chain Gusto have put together a fantastic programme for our autistic students at Inscape House School. Students got to put their chef hats on and learned more about what it is like to work in hospitality.
Haines House throws successful fundraiser in celebration of its 5th birthday
12 February 2024 - 10:00am
The Together Trust's only care home in Salford – Haines House, which provides full-time residential placements to young people with autism and learning disabilities - recently marked its 5th anniversary in style.
Students explore creativity and craft stories during National Storytelling Week 2024
9 February 2024 - 10:00am
Between January 30 - February 6, all students participated in storytelling workshops in place of their usual library sessions. The workshops were mainly hosted by our student librarians and supported by our dedicated Librarian, Jenna.
Amaretti Chamber Orchestra enchant with a musical performance in aid of the Together Trust
7 February 2024 - 10:00am
On Saturday afternoon, 3 February, around 270 people, including 65 children, experienced Prokofiev's timeless tale of 'Peter and the Wolf' at St Andrew's Church in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, from the Amaretti Chamber Orchestra.
Spotlight on care leavers’ mental health this Mental Health Week 2024
5 February 2024 - 2:00pm
It’s Mental Health Week and an opportunity to shed light on the mental health of care leavers.
Care leavers often face unique challenges when it comes to their mental health. Stigma can profoundly impact care leavers, perpetuating that they are merely a product of their circumstances and are limited to fulfilling society's preconceived notions of them.
Inscape House School alumnus wins national design competition
1 February 2024 - 10:00am
The competition is organised by one of the oldest LGBT+ advocacy charities in the UK, Schools OUT. It encourages children and young people from 5 to 18 years to come up with an official badge for LGBT+ History Month every year.
Education is a fundamental right that contributes greatly to reducing poverty and child labour. Education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility.
“Insufficient to meet demand”: Our response to the Children’s Social Care inquiry
22 January 2024 - 11:00am
In December, the Education Committee launched an inquiry to evaluate England's children's social care system. On 15 January, we responded to the inquiry; sharing our views on different issues, including what is going wrong and the specific experiences of disabled children.
Animal Assisted Therapy helps the wellbeing of students at Inscape House School
15 January 2024 - 12:45pm
Many of us enjoy spending time with animals. But did you know animal interactions can have specific benefits for the children and young people we support
Kate and Maggie paid a special visit to Bridge College in December. Maggie Thompson, who previously served as a Principal from 2006-2013, revisited the college with Kate Hulse.
#TogetherForChristmas appeal helps hundreds of people across North West
8 January 2024 - 1:00pm
After a successful few months of campaigning, fundraising, events and Christmas fun, we are proud to announce that our appeal #TogetherForChristmas raised over£4330 for the children, adults and families we support across the North West.
Advocacy for all children in care: our response to new advocacy proposals
4 January 2024 - 8:30am
The government is changing the way that children and young people receive advocacy support, by changing the things that services must provide. This December, we responded to the consultation by providing feedback based on our conversations with staff and advocacy providers.
With over 47 different services, we couldn't start telling you how they've all been getting ready for Christmas. But we have compiled our favourite stories from the past month - from surprise visits to decorations, events and carolling.
Children and young people fill hearts with joy at Christmas carol concert
20 December 2023 - 10:00am
Over a hundred people joined at St Mary's Church in Cheadle on 12 December for the Together Trust's annual Christmas carol concert.
Parents, carers and staff were treated to well-known carols and performances by children and young people from the Together Trust's residential services and specialist educational provisions.
What comes after education?: Launching our new nationwide survey
8 December 2023 - 2:45pm
We've joined forces with fellow charity National Star to improve the way young people with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) are supported when they leave education.
A Thanksgiving to remember: children care homes mark the holiday in style
1 December 2023 - 11:00am
With the holiday season approaching, staff at two of our residential services, Norvent and Ventnor, turned ordinary days into fun and seasonal experiences for children and young people with challenging behaviours, learning difficulties and mental health issues.
