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Magical evening at Etihad Stadium for the 2023 Achievement Awards

12 September 2023 - 12:00pm

This summer, 130 children and young people from across the Together Trust’s services were celebrated at one of our favourite events: the annual Together Trust Achievement Awards.

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Together Trust celebrates Manchester Pride Parade 2023 in style!

1 September 2023 - 3:15pm

Together Trust staff got an overwhelmingly big reaction from the crowds while rocking colourful disability, autism and queer youth awareness banners at Manchester Pride Parade 2023!

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Inspecting careless accommodation: Our thoughts on the Ofsted framework

24 August 2023 - 1:30pm

Ofsted is currently consulting on its framework for inspecting semi-independent accommodation. The consultation aims to gather opinions on inspection outcomes, notice periods for inspections and key elements of semi-independent (careless) accommodation.

Teen girl smiling holding a backpack next to text that reads "make the most of your summer holiday - returning to school"

Make the most of the summer holidays: returning to school

14 August 2023 - 8:00am

We hope you’ve had a good summer holiday! But now it’s only a couple of weeks until schools restart for the autumn term. This will mean another change of routine for your child.

Sports Day gives students a chance to shine through friendly competition

10 August 2023 - 12:00pm

Before the end of the academic year, children and young people at Inscape House School enjoyed their annual fun-filled sports day. Nursery pupils and senior students aged five to 17 were all welcome to turn up at the school’s sports field and participate in the competitions, regardless of their sporting abilities.

A photograph of bunting hung in front of a window. It's decorated with gold text "30th'

Bridge College Celebrates 30 Years of Specialist Education

8 August 2023 - 9:00am

Bridge College recently celebrated its 30th anniversary since opening its doors to students from all walks of life

Photo of a ticket office at a train station with the blue shutter closed.

We’re campaigning to keep ticket offices open

4 August 2023 - 1:15pm

The government launched a consultation on 5 July with plans to close ticket offices in England. We believe that these proposals are harmful to disabled people and contradict government and rail industry commitments to improve rail access.

Young boy sleeping on a bed with space themed bedding.

Happy Linen Company becomes one of the biggest supporters of Together Trust Sleep Services

1 August 2023 - 2:45pm

We are proud to announce that as part of their Giving Back campaign Happy Linen Company have gone above and beyond and donated over £3000 to our Sleep Services since April to June 2023.

Two kayaks on the edge of the water full of students and staff wearing red life jackets, smiling and waving at the camera

Bridge College celebrates the end of the term in style

31 July 2023 - 10:00am

It is the end of another academic year. Bridge College students have made amazing progress, and we’re all incredibly proud of their achievements.

Two students playing with a dog outside in the grass.

Therapy animals join Ashcroft School students for a term of Animal Assisted Intervention

28 July 2023 - 10:00am

It has been a busy term for the young people at Ashcroft School who took on a new direction in their curriculum: Animal Assisted Intervention with our award-winning practitioner, Danielle.

Illustration of a teenage boy smiling next to text that reads "Making the most of your summer holiday - travel planning"

Make the most of the summer holidays: holiday and travel planning

26 July 2023 - 10:00am

Most of us like to get away on a summer holiday if we can, but travelling with an autistic young person can require extra thought and planning to find a destination that suits them best.

A group of 4 students and an employee from Gusto throwing up paper hats in the air outside the restaurant.

Students serve clients, take orders and make mocktails in Gusto work experience graduation session

24 July 2023 - 10:00am

For the past few months, a group of students from Inscape House School have been busy undertaking work experience with the team of professionals behind Gusto Italian. They have been learning all about setting tables, making drinks, kneading pizza dough and pasta making – and they are now ready to graduate to the next level: serving customers.

The team members from Meridian posing for a photo along with some of their culinary masterpieces.

Meridian with their own taste of the 'Great British Bake-Off'

21 July 2023 - 10:00am

Meridian, one of the Together Trust's short breaks services, looking after children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism-associated conditions, hosted a baking fundraiser last Wednesday to raise funds for its indoor garden and activity area.

From left to right: poet Laura Mucha, Talia and Inscape's librarian Jenna-May Griffiths.

Student beaming after being awarded at a ceremony

19 July 2023 - 10:00am

After being among the eight finalists across the country for the Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Award 2023, Talia, Year 12, was represented by poet Laura Mucha and awarded a glass trophy due to her dedication and active involvement in the school library.

A group of students and teachers on the stage.

Students showcase musical accomplishments at the Lowry

17 July 2023 - 10:00am

Pupils from 11 specialist educational settings across Greater Manchester and Cheshire joined forces at the Lowry Theatre to stage the annual Together Trust's Music and Performing Arts Festival last month.

Illustration of a young girl holding an ipad posing next to text that reads "Make the most of your summer holiday. Plan your time"

Make the most of the summer holidays: plan your time

14 July 2023 - 12:00pm

While the summer holidays can be a great time to relax and recharge, they can also bring challenges for autistic young people and their families.

2 images side by side depicting teenage boys posing with dogs - one is posing with a real dog, the other with a robot dog

From detection dogs to robot dogs: Inscape House School and Bridge College students take part in STEAM careers day

12 July 2023 - 11:45am

This month, Inscape House and Bridge College students took part in our third annual STEAM fair.

Teenage girl stood next to a man both holding up their fists in a fighting stance. They are stood in front of a Union Jack flag that reads "Great Britain olympic and Paralympic taekwando academy"

Inscape House School students take on Taekwando

10 July 2023 - 10:30am

After five weeks of learning new skills in Taekwondo sessions at Inscape House School with British Taekwondo Instructor Jason Mayoh, students visited the Olympic Taekwondo Centre to put their hard work into practice.

Did you see us at the SEND Summit?

5 July 2023 - 3:00pm

This week, we attended SEND Summit 2023, hosted by Children and Young People Now. The day was action packed with engaging workshops and lively discussion from across the sector, including teachers, SENDCos, social workers and public health professionals.

Young man sitting next to a staff member who is off-screen, sitting sadly with his head in his hands.

We’ve responded to the Major Conditions Strategy consultation

3 July 2023 - 11:15am

On 26 June, we responded to the Major Conditions Strategy consultation, sharing recommendations and concerns about the state of children and young people’s mental health in England.

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