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2 teachers and 2 children dressed up as animals: a penguin, a giraffe, Pikach

Students dress up in their best animal costumes to celebrate World Animal Day

5 October 2023 - 11:30am

Today's 'Animal World Day' at Inscape House School was a roaring success. The event saw tens of students walk through the doors of the big hall to learn more about animal ecosystems and how to protect them.

students looking at cakes on a table and smiling to the camera

Bridge Bake Off 2023

2 October 2023 - 3:15pm

In a delightful gathering at the bustling Bridge College café, the Bridge College community, came together to participate in the highly anticipated event of the year: Bridge Bake Off 2023.

What about the children? We’ve signed an open letter to Chair of COVID-19 inquiry

27 September 2023 - 9:15am

We at the Together Trust, along with over 40 children's charities and professionals in child development, are deeply concerned about the unacceptable delays in taking evidence from children regarding the effects of lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A lorry carrying the huge container next to the front entrance of Inscape House school.

Pen pals over 7000 kilometres apart: Celebrating Inscape House’s latest project with New Horizon

25 September 2023 - 8:45am

In January 2023, Together Trust launched an exciting collaborative project with New Horizon Special School, Ghana’s first SEN school.

Earlier this year, one of the ways Inscape House School (part of the Together Trust) got involved in this exciting project was the preparing and sending of a 40ft container of resources from our school in Cheadle, Stockport, all the way to Accra in Ghana.

A wide panoramic photo of the gallery exhibition displaying multiple large textile panels of art.

“I want to be a chef when I grow up” - Inscape House School students share careers ambitions in artwork displayed at Manchester Central Library

20 September 2023 - 2:30pm

Inscape House School students took part in ‘Futures for All’, a city-wide initiative by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Greater Manchester Apprenticeship & Careers Service (GMACS) celebrating young people with SEND in the workplace.

Young man looking pensive, sat next to two others in front of a wall painted with bright graffiti.

Our response to Ofsted’s proposals on inspecting semi-independent accommodation

15 September 2023 - 11:30am

Last week, we responded to the consultation on the new Ofsted inspection framework for semi-independent accommodation.

A young man in a wheelchair posing for a photo with his certificate between three staff members from the Together Trust

Magical evening at Etihad Stadium for the 2023 Achievement Awards

12 September 2023 - 12:00pm

This summer, 130 children and young people from across the Together Trust’s services were celebrated at one of our favourite events: the annual Together Trust Achievement Awards.

large group of people wearing rainbow clothing holding placards.

Together Trust celebrates Manchester Pride Parade 2023 in style!

1 September 2023 - 3:15pm

Together Trust staff got an overwhelmingly big reaction from the crowds while rocking colourful disability, autism and queer youth awareness banners at Manchester Pride Parade 2023!

Zoomed out photo with rows of terraced houses and hills behind them, with branches in the forefront.

Inspecting careless accommodation: Our thoughts on the Ofsted framework

24 August 2023 - 1:30pm

Ofsted is currently consulting on its framework for inspecting semi-independent accommodation. The consultation aims to gather opinions on inspection outcomes, notice periods for inspections and key elements of semi-independent (careless) accommodation.

Teen girl smiling holding a backpack next to text that reads "make the most of your summer holiday - returning to school"

Make the most of the summer holidays: returning to school

14 August 2023 - 8:00am

We hope you’ve had a good summer holiday! But now it’s only a couple of weeks until schools restart for the autumn term. This will mean another change of routine for your child.

Sports Day gives students a chance to shine through friendly competition

10 August 2023 - 12:00pm

Before the end of the academic year, children and young people at Inscape House School enjoyed their annual fun-filled sports day. Nursery pupils and senior students aged five to 17 were all welcome to turn up at the school’s sports field and participate in the competitions, regardless of their sporting abilities.

A photograph of bunting hung in front of a window. It's decorated with gold text "30th'

Bridge College Celebrates 30 Years of Specialist Education

8 August 2023 - 9:00am

Bridge College recently celebrated its 30th anniversary since opening its doors to students from all walks of life

Photo of a ticket office at a train station with the blue shutter closed.

We’re campaigning to keep ticket offices open

4 August 2023 - 1:15pm

The government launched a consultation on 5 July with plans to close ticket offices in England. We believe that these proposals are harmful to disabled people and contradict government and rail industry commitments to improve rail access.

Young boy sleeping on a bed with space themed bedding.

Happy Linen Company becomes one of the biggest supporters of Together Trust Sleep Services

1 August 2023 - 2:45pm

We are proud to announce that as part of their Giving Back campaign Happy Linen Company have gone above and beyond and donated over £3000 to our Sleep Services since April to June 2023.

Two kayaks on the edge of the water full of students and staff wearing red life jackets, smiling and waving at the camera

Bridge College celebrates the end of the term in style

31 July 2023 - 10:00am

It is the end of another academic year. Bridge College students have made amazing progress, and we’re all incredibly proud of their achievements.

Two students playing with a dog outside in the grass.

Therapy animals join Ashcroft School students for a term of Animal Assisted Intervention

28 July 2023 - 10:00am

It has been a busy term for the young people at Ashcroft School who took on a new direction in their curriculum: Animal Assisted Intervention with our award-winning practitioner, Danielle.

Illustration of a teenage boy smiling next to text that reads "Making the most of your summer holiday - travel planning"

Make the most of the summer holidays: holiday and travel planning

26 July 2023 - 10:00am

Most of us like to get away on a summer holiday if we can, but travelling with an autistic young person can require extra thought and planning to find a destination that suits them best.

A group of 4 students and an employee from Gusto throwing up paper hats in the air outside the restaurant.

Students serve clients, take orders and make mocktails in Gusto work experience graduation session

24 July 2023 - 10:00am

For the past few months, a group of students from Inscape House School have been busy undertaking work experience with the team of professionals behind Gusto Italian. They have been learning all about setting tables, making drinks, kneading pizza dough and pasta making – and they are now ready to graduate to the next level: serving customers.

The team members from Meridian posing for a photo along with some of their culinary masterpieces.

Meridian with their own taste of the 'Great British Bake-Off'

21 July 2023 - 10:00am

Meridian, one of the Together Trust's short breaks services, looking after children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism-associated conditions, hosted a baking fundraiser last Wednesday to raise funds for its indoor garden and activity area.

From left to right: poet Laura Mucha, Talia and Inscape's librarian Jenna-May Griffiths.

Student beaming after being awarded at a ceremony

19 July 2023 - 10:00am

After being among the eight finalists across the country for the Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Award 2023, Talia, Year 12, was represented by poet Laura Mucha and awarded a glass trophy due to her dedication and active involvement in the school library.

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