All Equals CPD

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).

 

  • Teaching My Music with Jo Williams

    This session aims to promote the essential role music can play in supporting a range of skills and learning experiences for children and young people with severe and complex needs. It will provide an introduction to delivering the new ‘My Music’ scheme of work which has been written to support non-specialist staff in enhancing their […]

    Location
    Equals Online CPD Session
    Date
    3 December, 2026
    Time
    3:45 pm - 5:15 pm

  • Equals National Conference – Shaping Policy, Driving Practice: Navigating the SEND and Inclusion National Landscape

    Equals National Conference - Central London Date: December 7th, 2026 (10am – 3pm) Location: Friends House, Euston, London, NW1 2BJ. Audience:  Special, Mainstream, Inclusion bases. Shaping Policy, Driving Practice: Navigating the SEND and Inclusion National Landscape We are delighted to invite you to the upcoming EQUALS National Conference, bringing together educators, leaders, and specialists to […]

    Date
    7 December, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 3:00 pm

  • Defining Learning & Cohort Characteristics with James Waller

    In this online workshop we will explore the specific characteristics school and curriculum leaders could take into account in order to understand the specific profiles of their learners with complex SEND, beyond the usual ‘labels’ of PMLD, SLD and MLD. We will consider which characteristics of learning (including developmental assessment) might be valuable in defining […]

    Location
    Equals Online CPD Session
    Date
    8 December, 2026
    Time
    3:45 pm - 5:15 pm

  • Navigating Life as an Autistic Girl with Dr Jo Grace

    In this deeply personal session Jo will share experiences from her childhood, linking these to topics relevant to all autistic girls and many other neurodivergent people too. By exploring what worked for her and what held her back Jo will draw out practical tips that you can use to better support neurodivergent people who you […]

    Location
    Equals Online CPD Session
    Date
    9 December, 2026
    Time
    3:45 pm - 5:15 pm

  • 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 of every child.  Led by an experienced team, these sessions will walk you through their principles, pathways and approaches, offering practical insights you can take […]

    Date
    5 January, 2027
    Time
    9:15 am - 3:00 pm

  • Teaching My Independence with Peter Imray

    Taking the key areas of Shopping, Cooking and Travel Training as areas that even very young learners are highly likely to want to engage with, My Independence offers highly detailed and extended schemes of work that are appropriate for all ages and abilities.

    Location
    Equals Online CPD Session
    Date
    7 January, 2027
    Time
    3:45 pm - 5:15 pm

  • Pre-Formal (PMLD) Curriculum with Peter Imray

    The Pre-Formal curriculum has been written specifically for learners of all ages (that is, 2 to 92) with PMLD, recognising that such learners may be the very hardest to reach and teach, and therefore require a highly specialised and individualised curriculum model. It is entirely process based, concerning itself with the process of communication, cognition, […]

    Location
    Equals Online CPD Session
    Date
    11 January, 2027
    Time
    3:45 pm - 5:15 pm

  • PDA & Education with Tigger Pritchard

    This session, led by Tigger Pritchard, begins with a review of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), it then explores how traditional teaching methods can unintentionally cause anxiety and create additional barriers for PDA learners. The session will offer practical examples and look at how we can think “outside the box” to support PDAers in a more […]

    Location
    Equals Online CPD Session
    Date
    14 January, 2027
    Time
    3:45 pm - 5:15 pm

  • Understanding Trauma and How to Create Trauma Informed Classrooms in Schools with Dr Tina Rae

    In this session we will be introduced to the topic of trauma and how this can impact on a child’s development, behaviour and learning. There will be a focus on different types of trauma, how to respond to a traumatised child and support them in post trauma growth. There will also be the opportunity to […]

    Location
    Equals Online CPD Session
    Date
    18 January, 2027
    Time
    3:45 pm - 5:15 pm

  • Intensive Interaction for those with Autism with Amanda Mourière

    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 autistic children and young people

    Location
    Equals Online CPD Session
    Date
    19 January, 2027
    Time
    3:45 pm - 5:15 pm

  • Supporting the Emotional Wellbeing of Learners with Severe & Profound Intellectual Disabilities with Dr Julie Calveley

    This workshop explores how to support the emotional wellbeing of individuals with severe and profound intellectual disabilities. Focusing on core elements of wellbeing, such as safety, social connection, joy, and purpose, the session offers practical strategies to create a positive, emotionally supportive environment. The session offers actionable tips to foster meaningful engagement and supportive interactions […]

    Location
    Equals Online CPD Session
    Date
    20 January, 2027
    Time
    3:45 pm - 5:15 pm