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Together Trust charity
@togethertrust.bsky.social
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UK charity supporting children in care and people with disabilities, autism and complex needs in the North West
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🚨 New blog: Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - Report Stage Update: Read here 👇

www.togethertrust.org.uk/news/report-...
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January 20, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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🔉We welcome the government’s announcement: Care leavers will receive free prescriptions, NHS dental care, eye checks up to age 25.

‼️But delivery matters: cuts, staff shortages, poor signposting limit, impact. Awareness and practical access are essential for real change.‼️

#CareLeavers
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January 14, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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4 January 1870 A night shelter for boys living on Manchester streets was opened on Quay Street, the origins of charity @togethertrust.bsky.social.
January 4, 2026 at 8:57 AM
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🔈 Important campaign calling on the government NOT to reduce the legal rights of SEND children. 👇

These rights must be strengthened, not weakened. Patchy compliance already leaves families waiting far too long for vital support.

#SaveOurChildrensRights
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#SaveOurChildrensRights campaign urges Starmer not to diminish legal rights of SEND children— we’re joining our SOCR colleagues at 1pm today at Downing Street to hand in the petition that you made such a massive change by signing. - www.theguardian.com/educatio...
New campaign urges Starmer not to diminish legal rights of Send children
Backed by actor Sally Phillips and MPs across parties, group raises concerns about overhaul of provision in England
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January 12, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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New blog 👇

🔗 www.togethertrust.org.uk/news/governm...

This blog explores how closely the government’s updated plans align with the changes we called for, and highlights where key gaps remain.
"Graphic with an orange background reading: ‘Government’s Revised Guidance - How does it align with our key asks?’ An arrow points to a document titled ‘Restrictive interventions, including use of reasonable force, in schools: Guidance for schools in England’ from the Department for Education."
December 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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🚨SURVEY NEWS🚨 by @dcpcampaign.bsky.social

Parent carers of disabled children & young people (0–25) in England - with SEND reform planned for 2026, this short survey helps ensure families’ voices shape what comes next. 👇

survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90986013/...
Disabled Children's Partnership - Parent Carer Survey
survey.alchemer.eu
December 18, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Check out this powerful story of one of our students in an Alternative Provision who’s on an EOTAS package. 👇

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rXm...

It's a great example of how personalised support and strong joined-up work between professionals can make a real impact.

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December 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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🚨 Our latest Together Trust Campaigning Newsletter is here! Stay updated on campaigns, insights & ways to get involved 👇

📄 Read it: mailchi.mp/togethertrus...

✏️ Sign up for future updates: secure.togethertrust.org.uk/sign-our-lat...
Your latest update from our Campaigns team
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December 9, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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✨Phoenix’s story is proof that when education fits around the learner, not the other way around, young people can thrive.

Read the blog 👇
🔗 www.togethertrust.org.uk/news/the-pow...

#SpecialistFEWorksForMe #ThePowerofSpecialistFE @natspec.bsky.social
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December 3, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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📢It’s #ThePowerofSpecialistFE awareness week! We’re celebrating our amazing learners and staff who make a difference every day.

👉Hear directly from our students:
📽️Watch the video www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6NU...

#SpecialistFEWorksForMe @natspec.bsky.social
The power of Specialist Further Education - what do students from Bridge College think about it?
YouTube video by Together Trust
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December 2, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Congrats Nathaniel Yates for championing accessible train stations on the @meetthemancunian.bsky.social. 🎙️👏

We appreciate him mentioning Together Trust’s support. His campaign is inspiring, and we’ll keep supporting him! 🚆

🖇️ www.togethertrust.org.uk/campaigns/ra...

#GMRailAccess #RailAccess
December 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Two-child limit on benefits lifted! 👏

We’re delighted that the government will abolish the two-child limit from April 2026-something we’ve long advocated for.

#TwoChildLimit #FamilySupport
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November 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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There is a lot of talk in the media about neurodivergent children right now. Here is where we stand.

📚 Read more about what our EBSA research is telling us about unmet needs and school avoidance:
www.togethertrust.org.uk/news/new-res...
November 21, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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🚨 The new £53m plan for council-run children’s homes is welcome, but without a national plan to phase out unregistered settings, children in care remain at risk. Every child deserves guaranteed, regulated care up to at least 18.

Add your voice: secure.togethertrust.org.uk/end-illegal-... 👇💛
November 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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The Government has published its response to the curriculum and assessment review. But what does it mean for learners with SEND? 📘🤔
Read our blog to see where progress has been made and where gaps remain ⤵️
www.togethertrust.org.uk/news/curricu...
November 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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It’s #TickTheBox Week!

From 17–23 Nov, we’re joining The Fostering Network to highlight why care experienced students should tick the box on their UCAS forms, so they can access vital support.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/TicktheBox25

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November 18, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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📢 NEW: @becomecharity.org.uk #GoneTooFar report identifies what's working to keep children in care close to home. Eight themes of good practice from LAs bucking the trend.

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Sign the petition✍️ becomecharity.org.uk/get-involved...

🔗📄 becomecharity.org.uk/content/uplo...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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🔉Excited to be presenting today at the Foyer Federation alongside Nathaniel Yates.

We’ll be sharing insights into our campaigning work on #GMRailAccess and how we’re driving change together.

#CampaigningForChange
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November 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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🚨 Back in November 2024, we submitted our response to the DfE’s Curriculum and Assessment Review.

🔗https://togethertrust.org.uk/news/we-responded-to-the-curriculum-and-assessment-review

We’ll be sharing our thoughts on the government’s response very soon. Stay tuned!

#SEND
November 5, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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🔊We’re proud to be taking part in #ThePowerofSpecialistFE awareness week this December, celebrating the incredible achievements of our learners and staff.

@natspec.bsky.social

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November 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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📢 New blog: Department for Education responds to Education Committee's children’s social care report.

We break down:

✅ What we called for
✅ What the Education Committee recommended
✅ How the Department for Education responded

Read more 👉 www.togethertrust.org.uk/news/dfe-res...
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October 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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🚍 Is your 16-19-year-old with #SEND struggling with transport to school or college? @contactfamilies.bsky.social is gathering evidence for the Public Accounts Committee’s inquiry into post-16 transport.

📝 Take the survey by Monday 3 Nov, 5pm.
🔗 shorturl.at/KjoP1

Read more⬇️
A graphic for a survey about transport for young people with SEND. The left side has a purple background with bold white and dark purple text reading: “Is your 16–19-year-old with SEND struggling with school or college transport?” Below the text is an illustration of a hand holding a tablet displaying an online survey with green checkmarks. The bottom-left corner shows the Together Trust charity logo. On the right side, two people are outdoors on a cobblestone street with red brick buildings; one person is using a powered wheelchair, and the other is walking beside them.
October 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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🚨 We welcome the Children’s Commissioner’s warning: every home for a child in care must legally provide care, not just support.

Currently, 16-17-year-olds in year can end up in places that are only legally required to support them.

shorturl.at/BdbPU

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The Children's Plan: Vision for Care | Children's Commissioner for England
As Children’s Commissioner, I have a special responsibility to children living in care or away from home. That is not just a responsibility defined by
www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk
October 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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The Barriers to Education project brings together research, practical tools, and thousands of lived experiences to help schools, families, and professionals make change.
www.togethertrust.org.uk/news/breakin...

Find out more 👉 barrierstoeducation.co.uk
@Spectrum0Gaming #EBSA #BarriersToEducation
October 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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The 2025 School Census reveals two urgent challenges in education 📊 rising SEND pressures and record levels of school absence. We explore what this means for children and families, and why reform is needed now.

Read more: www.togethertrust.org.uk/news/school-...
October 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM