News and stories
Read the latest news, stories and resources from across the Together Trust.
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What does care mean to children?
Today, we celebrate Care Day: the world’s largest acknowledgement of children and young people who have experience with the care system. The…
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Reflections this Care Day
As we celebrate Care Day this year, it is a time to reflect on the strides made to improve the…
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Spotlight on care leavers’ mental health this Mental Health Week 2024
It’s Mental Health Week (5–11 February) and an opportunity to shed light on the mental health of care leavers. Care leavers…
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International Day of Education
24 January marks International Day of Education Education is a fundamental right that contributes greatly to reducing poverty and child labour (UNICEF).…
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“Insufficient to meet demand”: Our response to the Children’s Social Care inquiry
In December, the Education Committee launched an inquiry to evaluate England’s children’s social care system. On 15 January, we responded to the…
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Advocacy for all children in care: our response to new advocacy proposals
The government is changing the way that children and young people receive advocacy support, by changing the things that services…
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What comes after education?: Launching our new nationwide survey
We’ve joined forces with fellow charity National Star to improve the way young people with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) are…
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Campaign success! Plans to close rail ticket offices in England have been scrapped
You may have seen the incredible news that the government is scrapping its plans to close rail ticket offices in England.…
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Show you care this Care Leavers Week
Today marks the start of National Care Leavers Week 2023. We believe that all children in the care system should…
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Bridge students bring local community issues to the attention of Andy Burnham
This occasion proved to be a remarkable opportunity for our students to engage with the Mayor and discuss their impactful…
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Update on government plans for improving the care system
Background In February 2023, the Department for Education (DfE) published its consultation, Stable Homes Built on Love, seeking views on…
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What about the children? We’ve signed an open letter to Chair of COVID-19 inquiry
We at the Together Trust, along with over 40 children’s charities and professionals in child development, are deeply concerned about…
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