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The Mayor of Trafford Visits Bridge College in Manchester

22 November 2019 - 9:00am

Bridge College, the Together Trust's specialist further education college in Openshaw in Manchester, welcomed the Mayor of Trafford, Councillor Rob Chilton, for a visit recently.

A call for the government to put children at the heart of their spending

19 November 2019 - 10:00am

We are joining 140+ organisations in a call to all political parties to put children and young people at the heart of this general election.

There are almost 14 million children in the UK but their voices are missing from the national conversation and far too little attention has been paid to their needs, particularly those of the most vulnerable. Instead, the debate on Brexit means the issues affecting children are being crowded out of the national debate.

Gone but not forgotten – the Together Trust remembers its First World War veterans

7 November 2019 - 9:00am

In the run-up to Armistice Day, the Together Trust is honouring the 400 former pupils, residents and members of staff who served in the First World War by using social media to publish some of their individual stories.

Our response to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) report

23 October 2019 - 9:00am

Today the education select committee published its report on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The committee's inquiry reviewed the government's changes to the SEND system in 2014 and the impact on families and young people with special education needs and disabilities.

How we're working with Brunel to create diverse workplaces

17 October 2019 - 9:00am

We want to see a society where people thrive because they are valued within their communities. But for many of the people we support entering the world of work can be a real barrier to achieving those ambitions.

National Lottery helps the Together Trust celebrate 150 years

11 September 2019 - 9:00am

We’re excited to announce that the National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded us £99,200 to explore and celebrate our 150 years of history.

The Together Trust's Wendy Coomer awarded MBE

7 June 2019 - 9:00am

The Together Trust’s very own Wendy Coomer has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday 2019 Honours List.

The Together Trust's fostering agency was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, but more foster carers are needed

9 May 2019 - 9:00am

Our fostering service has been running for over 20 years, alongside our residential and short break services.

Fundamental change needs to happen

2 May 2019 - 9:00am

Yesterday the committee for housing, communities and local government published its report on the funding of local authorities children's social care.

Bridge College student playing wheelchair basketball

“We want to be leaders in disability sport and pave the way for other schools and colleges”

1 April 2019 - 12:15pm

The Together Trust’s very own Bridge College is the only specialist college in England to receive Sport England funding!

Inscape students hit the airwaves

15 March 2019 - 12:00pm

Students from Inscape House School have been hitting the airwaves across Manchester on ALLFM 96.9FM, a radio station offering young people the chance to learn about presenting and producing radio.

A photo of Mandy, our Community services manager, smiling

Every day is different when you work in social care

14 March 2019 - 11:00am

When Mandy started at the Together Trust, she thought she'd only be here for six months. Read her blog below about her journey working in social care and why she’s so happy to still be part of the Together Trust team.

Sleep Tight Trafford shortlisted for national autism award

4 March 2019 - 9:00am

Our innovative service helping children in Trafford to get a good night’s sleep has been shortlisted for the National Autistic Society’s prestigious autism professional awards.

Helping the young person you foster get settled in six easy steps

31 January 2019 - 4:45pm

We’re passionate about seeing our fostering families thrive together, so we’ve put together these handy steps to help the young person you’re fostering get settled at home.

Difference between education and clinical psychologists

31 January 2019 - 4:15pm

We have a team of dedicated, skilled and experienced therapists and practitioners who support people across our services. Fleur-Michelle Hope, one of our clinical psychologists, explains in her blog below the difference between clinical and educational psychologists.

A boy in the bathroom brushing his teeth

Six steps to a good night’s sleep

1 January 2019 - 2:45pm

A good night’s sleep can make a huge difference to our daily life. Sleep can help us stay healthy, improve our mood and is super important when it comes to learning. To help you or your child get a good night’s sleep, here are six easy steps to follow.

Blocking out the light

1 January 2019 - 2:30pm

If sleep (or lack of) is an issue in your family, the good news is you can do something about it. Disturbed sleep isn’t something you just have to ‘put up with’. A little knowledge goes a long way.

A girl in a red top looking at a mobile phone

How gadgets impact sleep

1 January 2019 - 1:45pm

Nowadays, mobile phones and other handheld gadgets are a big part of our lives. But does this allow us to get the best night’s sleep?

How much sleep do we need

1 January 2019 - 1:45pm

We all need a good night’s sleep. But did you know that age affects just how much sleep we need? Here’s a handy guide to help you understand how much sleep you or your child needs to thrive.