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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Looking for interns in Warrington area for a Supported Internship at Gulliver's World in collaboration with Bridge College! Who can take part? Young people aged 16-24 with an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) interested in a Supported Internship programme starting ASAP

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Having the right person in your corner can make all the difference. @@becomecharity.org.uk's new report, “In Young People’s Corner: How Effective Personal Adviser Support Can Help End The Care Cliff,” reveals a shocking lack of investment in Personal Advisers supporting young people leaving care.

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Back by popular demand: Declutter and donate, now a monthly event! 🗓️ When? Monday 28 September 2026 🕐 What time? You can drop your items between 8:00am and 5pm. 📍 Drop off point? Belmont Hall, Together Trust Centre, Schools Hill, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 1JE

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Kyra, a Post 16 student at Inscape House School has just represented England at an international football tournament in Houston, Texas ⚽ Kyra travelled with Manchester United Foundation to compete in The Genuine Cup, taking on teams from around the world. Read her story here ➡️ buff.ly/XHk0wnV

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The amazing Claire and Lisa from our Volunteering team have been representing us at the Stockport Volunteer Hub Fair today! It's been a really busy day, between meeting The Mayor of Stockport Councillor Mark Hunter and chatting with the attendees about our volunteering opportunities.

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Come to our open evening at Bridge College to discover what we have to offer! You can have a look around our specialist facilities, learn about our tailor-made learning and support plans and talk to members of our staff team to find out if Bridge College is right for your young person.

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We are expanding our Board of Trustees and are looking for people who want to use their expertise to make a lasting difference.

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🚨 Illegal children’s homes continue to put children in care at risk. Last week, we presented at a symposium hosted by @angliaruskin.bsky.social, IPPRI and NCLCC, sharing evidence on illegal children's homes, and the action needed to better protect children in care. Blog ➡️ tinyurl.com/mu27p4uv

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We’re proud to join over 50 charities and organisations from across the disability and children’s sectors calling on the Prime Minister to act on disabled children’s social care.

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Today is #SuicidePreventionDay We are dedicating our media space to debunk the myth that suicide only affects adults. Sadly, it is the second leading cause of death in children. And autistic, disabled and care-experienced people are at an even higher risk.

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Fancy a half-prince bungee jump, an adrenaline rush and another challenge ticked off the bucket list? We have lots of bungee jump events through our partnership with @Run for Charity and @UK Bungee Club. If you fundraise for Together Trust, we're able to reduce the entry fee by half!

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The #BigConversationOnCare is inviting people across England to share their experiences and ideas to help shape future reform. We're encouraging disabled people, families, carers and supporters to get involved. Read more 👇 www.togethertrust.org.uk/news/the-big...

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

A really important visit to Bridge College last week. Bridge is a specialist higher education provision in East Manchester - it was good to listen to students about their first hand experiences and aspirations for the future, as well as a discussing the issues affecting specialist education.

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

🔈️ With a new Prime Minister and Education Secretary in post, now is a crucial moment to ensure disabled children, young people and their families remain at the heart of the government's plans for reform. Email your MP and ask them to champion disabled children and families: 👉 shorturl.at/teonN

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Ask your MP to SEND a letter to the new Prime Minister and Education Secretary

The biggest changes to England's SEND system in over a decade are being decided now. With a new Prime Minister and Education Secretary in post, we need to ensure the SEND system reforms put disabled…

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Today we welcomed @lucympowell.bsky.social and councillor Thomas Robinson at Bridge College for a joint meeting with the Policy and Campaigns team at Together Trust charity and @natspec.bsky.social!

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Prevention is not just compassionate; it is economically sensible. Our latest blog reflects on a new report from @PBE.co.uk and The @childrenssociety.bsky.social, making the case for early mental health support for young people. Read more: www.togethertrust.org.uk/news/prevent...

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

All children in care must receive guaranteed care until at least 18. Styliana, our Campaigns and Policy Manager, gave oral evidence to the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Children in Care and Care Leavers as part of its inquiry into children’s relationships in the care system.

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🗣️ We’ve responded to the Government’s SEND Reform consultation. The government must protect specialist provision and uphold families’ legal rights. Too many families are only heard after things have gone wrong. That must change. Read more in our blog 👇 www.togethertrust.org.uk/news/our-res...

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

🚨 New research from Anglia Ruskin University further exposes what can only be described as a national scandal: the increasing use of illegal homes for children in care and their links to exploitation. 👉 Read the blog: www.togethertrust.org.uk/news/new-res...

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New research exposes the link between illegal children’s homes and exploitation - Together Trust

Last week, important research from Anglia Ruskin University shed light on what can only be described as a national scandal within our children’s care system: the increasing use of illegal…

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

🔈 On 30 April 2026, Parliament passed the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act, introducing wide‑ranging changes to children’s social care and education in England. 👉 Read our full blog here: www.togethertrust.org.uk/news/childre...

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

🔈 We’ve published our campaigns team’s initial analysis of the Government’s SEND Reform Consultation and the Schools White Paper. 🔗 Read more: www.togethertrust.org.uk/news/send-re... 🗣️ We’d love to hear your experiences or perspectives. Email us at: styliana.pasiardi@togethertrust.org.uk

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SEND Reform Consultation and the Schools White Paper: Our campaign team’s initial analysis - Together Trust

by Styliana Pasiardi, Policy and Campaigns Manager Introduction The government has published two major documents setting out the future direction of education and support for children and young…

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

🔈️ We recently submitted our response to the SEND Reform National Conversation launched by the Department for Education. 📄 Here's what we asked for: www.togethertrust.org.uk/news/we-resp...

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

🚨 New blog: Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - Report Stage Update: Read here 👇 www.togethertrust.org.uk/news/report-...

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

🔉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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Philippa Vishnyakov @revealmcr.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

4 January 1870 A night shelter for boys living on Manchester streets was opened on Quay Street, the origins of charity @togethertrust.bsky.social.

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

🔈 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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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

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.

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

🚨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/...

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Disabled Children's Partnership - Parent Carer Survey

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

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. @beewelluk.bsky.social

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

🚨 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...

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Your latest update from our Campaigns team

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

✨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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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

📢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

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The power of Specialist Further Education - what do students from Bridge College think about it?

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

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

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GM Rail Access - Together Trust

We believe accessible travel is essential for disabled people to live full and independent lives.

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

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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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

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...

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

🚨 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-... 👇💛

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

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...

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

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 @fosteringcampaigns.bsky.social

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

📢 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. vimeo.com/941577370?fl... Sign the petition✍️ becomecharity.org.uk/get-involved... 🔗📄 becomecharity.org.uk/content/uplo...

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

🔉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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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

🚨 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

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

🔊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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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

📢 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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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

🚍 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⬇️

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

🚨 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 @article39.bsky.social

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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

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

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

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

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-...

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Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

📢 New blog: Solving the SEND Crisis - Has the Education Committee Heard Us? Where do their recommendations align with our calls for change - and what gaps remain ahead of the SEND White Paper? 👉 togethertrust.org.uk/news/solving... #SEND #SENDNationalCrisis

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