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.

🔈️ 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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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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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!

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...

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.

🗣️ 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...

🚨 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...

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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🔈 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...

✍️ The government has opened a consultation on proposed changes to PIP. This is a chance for disabled people, parent carers and supporters to share what is working, what is not, and what needs to change. 📣

The PIP consultation is open: Have your say  - Together Trust

The government has launched a new consultation on proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP), inviting feedback from disabled people, parent carers and those who support them.  PIP is a v...

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🔈 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

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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🚉 We've reviewed the Transport Strategy and Delivery Plan to understand what’s changing for local stations that remain inaccessible to the people we support. 🔗 Read the full blog: www.togethertrust.org.uk/news/greater... #GMRailAccess #TransportStrategy #GMCA

Greater Manchester’s Transport Strategy and Delivery Plan: What it means for inaccessible train stations near our services - Together Trust

Background The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has published the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2050 and Delivery Plan Consultation These important documents set out ambitious plans to…

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🔈️ 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...

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

🔉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

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

🔈 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

Special Needs Jungle@spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 7mo ago

#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 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.

🚨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/...

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

🚨 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...

✨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

📢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?

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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

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

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Meet the Mancunian podcast@meetthemancunian.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Nathaniel Yates’ GMR Rail Safety Access campaign is making stations more accessible and raising public awareness. 💪 Audiogram + full episode: www.meetthemancunian.co.uk #podcast #SocialImpact #StationAccessibility #Inclusion #Community #Manchester #SpiritOfMcr25 @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social

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 ⬇️🧵

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...

🚨 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-... 👇💛

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...

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

📢 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...

🔉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