News and stories
Read the latest news, stories and resources from across the Together Trust.
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Our response to Ofsted’s proposals on inspecting semi-independent accommodation
Last week, we responded to the consultation on the new Ofsted inspection framework for semi-independent accommodation. Our response was not…
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Together Trust celebrates Manchester Pride Parade 2023 in style!
Together Trust staff got an overwhelmingly big reaction from the crowds while rocking colourful disability, autism and queer youth awareness banners…
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Inspecting careless accommodation: Our thoughts on the Ofsted framework
Ofsted is currently consulting on its framework for inspecting semi-independent accommodation. The consultation aims to: Quick background Since 2022, the government…
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We’re campaigning to keep ticket offices open
The government launched a consultation on 5 July with plans to close ticket offices in England. We believe that these…
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Did you see us at the SEND Summit?
This week, we attended SEND Summit 2023, hosted by Children and Young People Now. The day was action packed with engaging…
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We’ve responded to the Major Conditions Strategy consultation
On 26 June, we responded to the Major Conditions Strategy consultation, sharing recommendations and concerns about the state of children and young…
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Our response to the government’s plan for children’s social care: ‘Stable Homes Built on Love’
In February, the Department for Education published a consultation on Children’s Social Care Reform. The consultation closed on 11 May…
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2023: Diluted focus on mental health
The country faces the biggest mental health crisis in history. What is the government doing? Earlier this year, the government…
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2023: Supporting the mental health of children with SEND
Just under 1.5 million pupils in England have special educational needs, an increase of 77,000 from 2021 (UK Gov, 2022).…
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2023: #KeepCaringTo18
Each year, 1 in 4 children entering the care system are aged 16 or 17. The majority have experienced either neglect or abuse in their…
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2023: How public transport affects disabled people’s mental health
In light of Mental Health Awareness Week, we want to shed some light on how people’s mental health is affected…
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We responded to the accessible transport inquiry
On 20 March, we responded to the Transport Select Committee’s inquiry on accessible transport. The inquiry aims to find ways to make…
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