Our approach to policy and strategy development

Using our expertise and partnerships, we unite voices of living experience help you create sustainable, meaningful policies and strategies.

Our impact

As a not for profit organisation, every penny we make through our work is invested back into our purpose. The impact we help create and enable supports people to have good lives.

We work with every local authority in England.

We work across Scotland, Wales, England, Northern Ireland and beyond.

Our proven models deliver significant social benefit and economic savings, making the best use of resources.

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Why inclusion matters more than ever

August 25, 2026
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As hard-won gains in personalisation come under pressure, David Brindle makes the case for inclusion and system change.
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Launching our new strategy at a defining moment for social care

August 6, 2026
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As social care reform takes centre stage, discover how our new strategy is driving inclusion, voice and system change.
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SEND reform: A chance to build belonging, voice and better futures

June 17, 2026
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Richard Kirkup, children and young people lead, shares how SEND reform can amplify young people’s voices and improve their futures through practical change.
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Small Supports Network warns of escalating crisis for small social care providers

April 23, 2026
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New ARC evidence reveals funding gap threatening small, community-based social care organisations.
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Internships Work: End-of-programme information

March 26, 2026
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The Internships Work programme ended in March 2026. See the impact it had and what's still on offer.
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Project Pilot Bristol: A model of supported internships without EHCPs

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Hear from interns and staff of Bristol’s supported internship programme for young people without EHCPs.
A banner for the Internships Work Conference 2026. On the left, an intern speaking to a small group of people near a screen that shows the Internships Work logo. On the right, text reads: “Internships Work Conference 2026 – Celebrating young people, real jobs, and lasting impact – 24 February 2026.” Logos for Internships Work, the Department for Education, NDTi, DFN Project SEARCH, and BASE appear along the bottom.

Internships Work Conference 2026: Recap

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Catch up on the Internships Work Conference 2026, an online event which celebrated four years of progress in supported internships. Through a series of three short, engaging sessions we spotlighted the voices of young people, families, job coaches, employers, and local authorities.
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Short film: Supported Internships for Young People

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A short film from the Internships Work programme celebrating young people, their career aspirations and an inclusive future.
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Our response to SEND reforms

February 23, 2026
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Our immediate response to the government's white paper on SEND reforms and inclusive education.
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Celebrating impact

December 16, 2025
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Discover a few of our highlights from 2025, which demonstrate impact on inclusion, rights, and positive change.

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