Equals Virtual CPD Sessions & In-person Conferences/Development Days
The Equals Charity supports Specialist and Mainstream Settings working with Learners of all ages with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (CLD/SLD). All staff within an Equals members school are able to access Virtual Twilight CPD sessions for free. Non-members can join individual sessions for £35+VAT. There are also a selection of in-person regional/national conferences and Development Days where all can attend for a fee (discounts available for Equals Members).
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Understanding Autistic Burnout with Viv Dawes
This neuro-affirming training session with Viv Dawes will look at what autistic burnout is from a lived experience and trauma informed perspective. Participants will learn about: What are the main causes […]
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Teaching My Play and Leisure for Semi-Formal Learners with Peter Imray
My Play and Leisure for learners of all ages working within Equals Semi-Formal Curriculum pathway. The long list of difficulties faced on a daily basis by learners of all ages […]
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Masking and Misunderstanding with Abigail Hawkins the SENsible SENCO
Equals Twilight Online CPD Session
AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) is a very well established methodology for working with any learner who has communication difficulties, but there are question marks about how it is used and who it is used with and for.
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A Beginners Guide to Intensive Interaction with Amandine Mourière
Equals Twilight Online CPD Session
Reflecting on ethics and pedagogy to support a child-centred and meaningful teaching environment respectful to each and every young person’s individuality. This webinar will focus specifically on using Intensive Interaction with children and young people with PMLD.
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Informal Curriculum (CLD) with Peter Imray
For pupils and students with complex learning difficulties (CLD) who are working consistently and over time to the early reaches of the severe learning difficulties spectrum. Recognises that there are […]
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Development Day – Brackenfield School
Join Brackenfield School for a Development Day, where they open their doors to Brackenfield’s Curriculum and share a clear, engaging overview of how they design learning to meet the needs […]
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An Introduction to ADHD with Tigger Pritchard
Equals Online CPD Session
Explore the differences of the sensory world of neurodivergent individuals, presented by Tigger Pritchard, AuDHD.
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My Autistic Outing, Sharing the Spectrum (part 1) with Dr Jo Grace
Dr Jo Grace is a regular contributor to Equals' training offer, a specialist in sensory engagement whose work at The Sensory Projects focuses on the life experiences of people with […]
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Parental Grief of SEND Learners with Victoria Beattie
Parents of SEND learners often carry forms of grief that are rarely spoken about - grief for expectations, for stability, or for the challenges their child faces. This training creates […]
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Play for Children with Complex Executive Functioning and Communication Needs with James Waller and Jonathan Moffatt
In this session we will discuss why the development of play is so important in preparation for adulthood and life beyond school. They will outline the social and cognitive stages […]
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Removing Barriers to Literacy and Learning with Siân Rice from Clicker
This session will explore how Clicker can support both mainstream and special schools create inclusive whole-school practices that enable learners to overcome barriers to literacy and learning. Former primary school teacher and current Customer Experience Consultant, Siân Rice, will […]
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My Autistic Outing, Sharing the Spectrum (part 2) with Dr Jo Grace
Dr Jo Grace is a regular contributor to Equals' training offer, a specialist in sensory engagement whose work at The Sensory Projects focuses on the life experiences of people with […]
