✍️ 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. 📣

🔈 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: [email protected]

🚉 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

🔈️ 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

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

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

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

🚨 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

🔊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 🧵⬇️

📢 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...

🚍 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⬇️

🚨 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

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

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-...

📢 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

✨ Thrilled that #GMRailAccess has won the Inspiring Campaign Award at #SpiritofMcr2025! 👏 Huge congrats to Nathaniel for his tireless work making Greater Manchester train stations accessible for all. This recognition inspires both Nathaniel and us to keep pushing for change. 🚆💛

✨ We’re thrilled to be shortlisted for the ‘Inspiring Campaign’ Award at #SpiritofMcr 2025 alongside Nathaniel Yates! 📽️ Watch the ceremony live tonight at 7pm: lnkd.in/euEYyWw4 ✍ Vote for us during the livestream: lnkd.in/d5McrF3W Your support means the world! 💛

🌟 Bailey’s work placement at a local greengrocer shows what’s possible when young people get the right support. 💙 Pledge your support to making transition into adulthood better for people with SEND👉 secure.togethertrust.org.uk/what-comes-a...

Autistic people are not a problem to be ‘cured’ - opinion piece by Helen Pechey ⬇️ "Recently, high profile politicians have made claims that use of paracetamol in pregnancy can cause autism. There is no scientific evidence to support claims that paracetamol causes autism.

🚨 New White Paper alert: Get Britain Working Plans for joined-up health, skills & work support, a Youth Guarantee, and a new Jobs & Careers Service. But will it deliver real inclusion for disabled people? 🤔 Read more 👉 www.togethertrust.org.uk/news/breakin...

There's a lot of talk in the media at the moment about autism, so here's a friendly reminder about where we stand. Autistic people don’t need to be fixed. They aren’t a problem that needs to be solved. Ableism is.

Ofsted’s new reforms promise clearer, fairer inspections. But what do they mean for specialist schools & learners with SEND? 🏫✨ Read our blog for the full breakdown 👉 www.togethertrust.org.uk/news/ofsteds...

📢 The Children’s Commissioner’s School Census report has been published. We will be reading and commenting on the findings. Keep up to date through our website news and socials: www.togethertrust.org.uk/news

🚗 Post-16 SEND transport is left to local authorities’ discretion. Budget cuts often force families to drive long distances or face high costs. 📩 Sign @contactfamilies.bsky.social's letter to the Schools Minister shorturl.at/ulvEc 🧵⬇️

We are unaware of any evidence at all that backs up Richard Tice’s random assertion. Nor are we aware of Reform having a policy on special educational needs and disabilities.

🚨 The government must not weaken children’s rights or restrict access to EHCPs for those who need them. 🧵Read the thread for what we’re calling for through the #FightForOrdinary campaign with the @dcpcampaign.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

We’ve been chatting to, listening and learning from the people we support about what really matters to them 🗣️💬 Our Participation Project is all about turning their voices into action 💥 Read more: www.togethertrust.org.uk/news/our-par...

There is nothing ‘special’ about getting a school or nursery place. There is nothing ‘special’ about wanting to be happy at school. There is nothing ‘special’ about wanting to combine parenting with work. ✅ These are just the ordinary things that all parents want for their children.

Just 1 in 4 disabled young people get enough support to enjoy their hobbies. #ReformSEND

📝 Greater Manchester’s new 10-Year Strategy brings big promises for public services, education, and care. But what does it mean for the people we support? Read our reflections: www.togethertrust.org.uk/news/greater...

🚨 New blog: We unpack England’s 10-Year Health Plan and reflect on what it means for disabled people, care-experienced young people, and people with mental health needs. www.togethertrust.org.uk/news/10-year... #HealthPlan

It’s time to call on the government to commit to a strategy that guarantees support to every child who needs it. Email your MP today to join the #FightForOrdinary ➡️ support.disabledchildrenspartnership.org.uk/en-gb/fight-...

We are proud to have been referenced multiple times in the Education Committee’s new report on children’s social care (10 July 2025). 👏

You have until midnight to add your name to the action. Join the fight to save EHCPs. bit.ly/PMEHCP

🚨Yesterday, the Welfare Reform Bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons, rushed through without proper consultation, ignoring the voices of disabled people and carers. 👇 #WelfareReformBill