EQUALS

EQUALS EQUALS is committed to improving the lives of children and young people with learning difficulties and disabilities through supporting high-quality education.

EQUALS develops and publishes curriculum and assessment materials for PMLD, SLD and MLD. EQUALS also provides training and support to both special and mainstream schools.

23/03/2026

⏰ Reminder – Equals Regional Roadshow, Newcastle upon Tyne

Don’t forget to join us on 27th March at the Grand Hotel, Gosforth Park for a half-day event on Curriculum Pathways for Learners with Complex & Severe Needs.

Connect with peers, ask questions, and explore how Equals Curriculum Pathways can support learners in specialist or mainstream settings.

🕣 Time: 08:30–12:00
🎤 Speaker: Peter Imray
💷 Tickets: £25 Members | £35 Non-Members

📧 Secure your place today: [email protected]

22/03/2026

Join us for an online CPD session: Play-Based Approaches to Semi-Formal/Informal Learning with James Waller & Jonathan Moffatt.

📅 26th March
💻 Delivered online

In this session, James and Jonathan will explore the stages of play. Discover practical strategies for using play to develop learning across semi-formal and informal pathways, and see how the Engagement Model supports meaningful progress.

💰 Free for Equals Members
💷 £35 for non-Members

To book your place, email [email protected]

20/03/2026

Join us for an online CPD session: Defining Learner Characteristics – How We Clearly Identify Learners Who Will Benefit From a Different Curriculum Model with James Waller.

📅 25th March
💻 Delivered online

In this workshop, explore the key characteristics schools and curriculum leaders can use to understand learners with complex SEND, going beyond labels like PMLD, SLD, and MLD. Learn which learning characteristics and developmental assessments can help define provision at an individual level or for specific curriculum pathways.

This session will support the accurate use of Equals curriculum models (Pre-Formal, Informal, Semi-Formal) and other alternative curricula.

💰 Free for everyone

Book now via Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/defining-learner-characteristics-tickets-1983718421198?aff=oddtdtcreator

18/03/2026

Join us for an online CPD session: Informal Curriculum Assessment with Peter Imray.

📅 24th March
💻 Delivered online

Designed for learners of all ages with Complex Learning Disabilities following the Equals Informal Curriculum Pathway, this webinar introduces the Equals Informal Curriculum Assessment document. Explore engagement, the centrality of play, process-based philosophy, what and how to assess, and the importance of rigorous internal moderation to ensure meaningful progress.

💰 Free for Equals Members
💷 £35 for non-Members

To book your place, email [email protected]

16/03/2026

Join us for an online CPD session: How High Expectations Lead to Research-Informed Practice with Dr Joanna Grace.

📅 19th March
💻 Delivered online

Explore what high expectations really mean for learners with complex disabilities and discover how research-informed practice can guide effective teaching strategies. Dr Joanna Grace will discuss examples of evidence-based practice, reflect on past fads in education, and help you identify interventions that truly benefit your learners.

💰 Free for Equals Members
💷 £35 for non-Members

To book your place, email [email protected]

14/03/2026

We’re delighted to invite you to our FREE online event — Defining Learner Characteristics — with James Waller, Headteacher at Sunningdale School.

📅 25th March
💻 Delivered online
🎟 Free for all

In this workshop, we’ll explore key learner characteristics beyond standard SEND labels (PMLD, SLD, MLD) and consider which aspects of learning and developmental assessment can help schools and curriculum leaders tailor provision. You’ll gain practical insights for defining individual learning plans, curriculum pathways, and the effective use of the Equals curriculum models (Pre-Formal, Informal, Semi-Formal), as well as other alternative schemes of work.

Register your place via Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/defining-learner-characteristics-tickets-1983718421198?aff=oddtdtcreator

12/03/2026

Join us for an online CPD session: Working with Sensory Dysfunction with Peter Imray.

📅 18th March (rescheduled from 12th March)
💻 Delivered online

Explore the theory of Sensory Integration, based on the pioneering work of Jean Ayres, and how it applies to learners with profound, complex, or severe learning disabilities, including those with autism. Learn practical strategies to identify sensory dysfunctions and support learners with hyposensitivity or hypersensitivity, even if an OT is not available.

💰 Free for Equals Members
💷 £35 for non-Members

To book your place, email [email protected]

11/03/2026

📢 Equals Regional Roadshow – Newcastle upon Tyne

Join us on 27th March at the Grand Hotel, Gosforth Park for a half-day event on Curriculum Pathways for Learners with Complex & Severe Needs.

Explore Equals Curriculum Pathways, designed for children with Complex and Severe Learning Difficulties and Disabilities. Whether you’re in a specialist or mainstream setting, discover practical strategies to support your learners, ask questions, and connect with peers in similar roles.

🕣 Time: 08:30–12:00
🎤 Speaker: Peter Imray
💷 Tickets: £25 for Members | £35 for Non-Members (discounts for multiple bookings)

📧 To learn more or book your place, email [email protected]

10/03/2026

Join us for an online CPD session: An Introduction to Sherborne Developmental Movement (SDM) with Steve Cullingford-Agnew.

📅 17th March
💻 Delivered online

This session introduces the basics of SDM, it’s a great opportunity to explore the approach. Steve has worked closely with Veronica Sherborne and was an international course leader in SDM.

💰 Free for Equals Members
💷 £35 for non-Members

To book your place, email [email protected]

08/03/2026

🚀 Equals Development Days – 12th March

Visit Exemplar Schools at Brackenfield, Nottingham or Wren Spinney, Kettering and spend the day with senior leaders and in the classrooms!

✅ Explore Informal & Semi-Formal Curricula
✅ See best practice in action
✅ Ask questions about assessment, planning, and teaching strategies
✅ Learn how curriculum mapping and assessing progress really works

💷 from £99 + VAT per delegate

📧 Book your place: [email protected]

06/03/2026

Join us for an online CPD session: Myth Busting Multi-Sensory Rooms with Dr Joanna Grace.

📅 11th March
💻 Delivered online

Do all students with high sensory needs need a multisensory room? What does research say about their effectiveness? Discover the must-have features of a sensory room—or how to get the best out of your space without one. Dr Joanna Grace will guide you through contemporary practice, evidence, and practical strategies for truly effective multi-sensory provision.

💰 Free for Equals Members
💷 £35 for non-Members

To book your place, email [email protected]

04/03/2026

Join us for an online CPD session: Logically Illogical – Information and Insight into Autism with Ros Blackburn (LIVE session only).

📅 10th March
💻 Delivered online

Ros, diagnosed as severely autistic at just over a year old, will share her unique perspective on living with autism. Using humour and vivid examples, she’ll explore the challenges, joys, and ongoing support needs of autistic life, giving invaluable insight into working and living with autism.

💰 Free for Equals Members
💷 £35 for non-Members

To book your place, email [email protected]

Address

Bertram Crescent
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE156PY

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441912721222

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