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Showcase of art through special themes at Bridge College’s Spring Fest

27 March 2025 - 12:00pm

Today, students at Bridge College had the pleasure of welcoming their families and staff members to the college’s Spring Fest, a part of its enterprise program. The event featured over ten stalls demonstrating a diverse range of handmade items crafted by our talented enterprise students.

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Spring forward: Managing the clock change

25 March 2025 - 11:30am

As the days grow longer and the flowers begin to bloom, springtime brings with it a familiar ritual: the clock change. The clocks in the UK ‘spring forward’ by one hour at 1am on the last Sunday in March. 

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Campaigning with Limited Resources: Sharing Insights and Building Networks at the VCFSE Meet Greet and Grow Conference

20 March 2025 - 12:45pm

On 11 March, we had the pleasure of attending the Meet, Greet and Grow conference hosted by Sector 3 for the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector in Stockport. 

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Advocating for change: Students from Inscape House School and Bridge College address MPs on SEND and disability support

12 March 2025 - 10:00am

On 8 January, students and staff from the Together Trust's education services were invited to join our Campaigning team down in London at the parliament for the launch of the new report 'What Comes After Education'.

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Claymation, painted potatoes and fun costumes: how students celebrate the arrival of spring

6 March 2025 - 2:45pm

Today, our amazing staff and students embraced the magic of storytelling by dressing up as their favorite book characters. From Wally and Cruella to beloved classic heroes, Inscape House School and Bridge College were buzzing with creativity.

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We responded to the Curriculum and Assessment review

21 February 2025 - 9:45am

In September 2024, the Department for Education (DfE) initiated a review of England’s national curriculum and statutory assessment system with the aim to  ensure they effectively meet the needs of children and young people. Read our summaried and full review in our blog.

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“My son is not a surprise to the system, yet there was no planning, no joined-up working with the professionals. I felt so alone.”

17 February 2025 - 4:15pm

Rebecca shares her ongoing journey to secure the right education for her son Joshua, and the challenges of navigating the system to find the proper support and care - a story she shared at the House of Commons in January this year.

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We responded to the Education Committee’s inquiry on Solving the SEND Crisis

12 February 2025 - 5:00pm

Last week, we submitted our response to the Education Committee’s inquiry on Solving the SEND Crisis. Read the Together Trust's summarised and full response in our latest blog.

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Inscape House School student: North West's pride in the Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Awards

29 January 2025 - 10:30am

Congratulations to Inscape House School student Faye Hanaghan on being a finalist in the Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Awards. 18-year-old Faye is one of eight finalists in the annual award’s secondary school category, which has been celebrating outstanding pupil librarians across the UK for 12 years.

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Drama classes help disabled young people unleash creativity

27 January 2025 - 1:15pm

Bridge College is proud to offer a curriculum that allows students to follow their creative passions, including drama, music and dance.

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Exciting Opportunities Unveiled at Bridge College and Sodexo’s Supported Internship Open Day

23 January 2025 - 11:00am

Bridge College and DFN Project Search have been working in partnership with Sodexo to empower young people to enter the workplace with confidence. 

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Axie: Inscape's new addition to the support animal team

20 January 2025 - 10:15am

Inscape recently acquired a new addition to the highly successful AAI team. That being an axolotl! The axolotl is named Axie, as voted by the students. ​

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Inscape students find their future at the National Apprenticeship Show North West

15 January 2025 - 9:45am

On Wednesday 27th of November, students from Inscape went to Liverpool’s Exhibition Centre to find their future work experience.​

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Together Trust Heads to Parliament: SEND Transitions in Focus

10 January 2025 - 9:45am

On Wednesday 8 January, we proudly held the parliamentary launch of our joint project with National Star: What Comes After Education for Young People with SEND.

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Tips and tricks for parents of children with special needs - Christmas edition

16 December 2024 - 2:15pm

While the winter holidays can be a great time to relax and recharge, they can also bring challenges for children and young people with special needs and their families. Read more for our top tips from the Therapy and Specialist Support team. 

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Heartwarming performances light up Together Trust's holiday service

15 December 2024 - 10:00am

This Tuesday, St Mary's Church in Cheadle hosted the Together Trust's Christmas carol concert. Parents, carers, and staff were moved by touching readings and performances by children and young people from the Together Trust's services.

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Local bikers bring Christmas magic to the Together Trust

10 December 2024 - 12:30pm

Last Sunday, local bikers dressed as Santa and his elves delivered gifts to the Together Trust campus in Cheadle during the thrilling annual Christmas toy run.

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New research published in January: What comes after education?

9 December 2024 - 10:00am

We’re excited to announce that, on 8 January 2025, we’re launching the findings of our 'What comes after education?' nationwide survey along with recommendations for the government, local authorities, education and social health care providers to take action and make lasting improvements.

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Rocking around the Christmas tree at Newbridge centre

6 December 2024 - 4:45pm

Preparations for Christmas are well underway at Newbridge, our Stockport-based day centre for disabled and autistic adults. The fantastic staff team have been working hard on making sure the place looks festive in time for December. 

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Celebrating our phenomenal volunteers this International Volunteer Day 2024

5 December 2024 - 10:30am

5 December is International Volunteer Day. On this day, the United Nations pays tribute each year to volunteers all around the world - and we take this chance to say thank you to our Together Trust volunteers too. 

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