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Read the latest news, stories and resources from across the Together Trust.
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Government Publishes Child Poverty Strategy: What It Means for Children and Families
by Styliana Pasiardi, Policy and Campaigns Manager The government has published its Child Poverty Strategy – a significant step toward tackling poverty and improving…
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The Power of Specialist FE: Phoenix’s Journey at Bridge College
After moving from mainstream to an SEN school at the end of Year 9, Phoenix settled well and remained at…
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Autumn Budget: What does it mean for the people we support?
On 26 November 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the Autumn Budget. Here’s what it means for the people we support and the…
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National Care Leavers Month: Reflections from Barnardo’s Parliamentary Event
Yesterday, our campaigns team attended an inspiring parliamentary event hosted by Barnardo’s and chaired by Darren Puffy MP. The event…
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Government’s response to Pathways to Work consultation
Background In March 2025, the Government published the Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green…
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Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper: What It Means for Young People with SEND
The government’s Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper, sets out reforms to equip people with the skills and knowledge they need to…
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Curriculum and Assessment review: Have the government heard us?
Background In September 2024, the Department for Education (DfE) launched an independent a review of England’s national curriculum and statutory…
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The power of specialist further education (FE): Bridge College collaborates with the Campaigning team
By Styliana Pasiardi, Policy and Campaigns Manager This week, we visited Bridge College as part of #ThePowerofSpecialistFE campaign. …
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DfE response to Education Committee’s children’s social care report
Background In December 2023, the Education Committee launched an inquiry into children’s social care in England. Together Trust provided written and oral evidence. In…
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Law Commission Review of Disabled Children’s Social Care Law: Echoing Together Trust’s calls for change
We explain the key recommendations from the Law Commission’s review of disabled children’s social care law.
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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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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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