News and stories
Read the latest news, stories and resources from across the Together Trust.
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Pathways to Work Green Paper: What’s Changing and Why It Matters
In March 2025, the Government unveiled plans to reform the welfare system in the Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support…
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Campaigning with Limited Resources: Sharing Insights and Building Networks at the VCFSE Meet Greet and Grow Conference
On 11 March, Sophie, our Comms and Marketing Manager, and I had the pleasure of attending the Meet, Greet and Grow…
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We responded to the Curriculum and Assessment review
In September 2024, the Department for Education (DfE) initiated a review of England’s national curriculum and statutory assessment system with the aim…
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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 As we prepared for the parliamentary launch of What comes after education?, we reached out to Rebecca, whose autistic…
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We responded to the Education Committee’s inquiry on Solving the SEND Crisis
Last week, we submitted our response to the Education Committee’s inquiry on Solving the SEND Crisis. You can read our full response…
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The Together Trust heads to Parliament: SEND transitions in focus
On Wednesday 8 January, we proudly held the parliamentary launch of our joint project with National Star: What Comes After Education…
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Unregistered settings for children in care in the spotlight
Last year, in collaboration with The Observer, we conducted an investigation revealing that over 700 children in the UK are living in unregistered…
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UK Disability History Month
In recognition of this year’s UK Disability History Month (14 November-20 December 2024), we took the opportunity to speak to grassroots campaigner,…
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New research published in January: What comes after education?
Two years ago, we joined forces with fellow charity National Star to improve the way young people with special education needs and…
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Calling on the government to end the wilful neglect of teenagers in care
On 18 November 2024, the government issued a press release announcing plans for major reforms to address years of neglect within the children’s…
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Budget 2024: Key take aways and our thoughts
On 30 October, Rachel Reeves MP, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivered the Budget Statement in the House of Commons.…
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It’s National Care Leavers Week
By Styliana Pasiardi, Campaigns and Advocacy Officer This week – National Care Leavers Week – is an important chance to shine a…
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