News and stories
Read the latest news, stories and resources from across the Together Trust.
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Supporting Communication at Bridge College: A Spotlight on Our SaLT Team
At Bridge College, our Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) Team is committed to helping students develop their speech, language, and…
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Breaking Down the Barriers to Education: New Guidance to Support Children Experiencing EBSA
Across the country, more children and young people are struggling to attend school because of Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA).…
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From light to night: A parent’s guide to the autumn clock change
Written by Kate Seasman, Sleep Service Manager and Specialist Teacher In the UK, the clocks go back in autumn. This…
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School Census 2025: What it tells us about SEND and attendance
The Children’s Commissioner’s recent School Census, covering over half a million children, gives one of the most comprehensive pictures yet…
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Our GM Rail Accessibility campaign is award-winning
We’re thrilled to share that the GM Rail Accessibility campaign proudly took home the Inspiring Campaign Award at the Spirit of…
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Parents’ journey: Love and resilience in the face of obstacles
We recently spoke with Kevin Norbury and Kelly Chapman who shared their heartfelt journey as the parents of Kelvin, a 15-year-old…
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Solving the SEND Crisis: Has the Education Committee Heard Us?
The Education Committee has published its report on Solving the SEND crisis. For years, families, schools, charities, and professionals have warned that the…
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Breaking Down the ‘Get Britain Working’ White Paper
Earlier this month, the UK Government has published its Get Britain Working White Paper, outlining reforms to reduce economic inactivity and…
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Ofsted’s New Inspection Reforms: What they mean for specialist schools and learners with SEND
Last week, Ofsted published the outcomes of their consultation on inspection reform, with changes set to take place from late 2025. Ofsted…
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Make the most of the summer holidays: returning to school
We hope you’ve had a good summer holiday! But now it’s only a couple of weeks until schools restart for…
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Our Participation Project: Listening, Learning and Taking Action
At Together Trust, the voices of the people we support should shape everything we do. That’s why we launched our…
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International Youth Day focus: travel training prepares autistic young people for adulthood
For International Youth Day we want to shout out about how our schools are helping young people become independent! Meet Travel…
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