Equalitas Teacher Training

Talk Matters: Developing Communication and Language in the Early Years

Join Equalitas' Early Years Programme Lead, Hannah Pauley, for a free CPD webinar exploring practical approaches to developing communication and language in the early years.

Drawing on her experience in early years education, Hannah will share strategies and insights to help nursery and early years practitioners create language-rich environments and support children's communication development.

Tuesday 18 August 2026
4:00pm–4:30pm (BST)
Register here: https://buff.ly/c6Y4Cfr

The Oracy Cup returns in September 2026.

Delivered in partnership by Equalitas and Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT), the competition is now open for schools across Bexley, Greenwich and Kent to register their interest.

Designed for pupils aged 9–15, the Oracy Cup places speaking and listening at the centre of learning through engaging classroom activities and authentic pupil outcomes.

Schools registering their interest will receive early competition updates, classroom resources and information about this year's Charlton Athletic experiences and prizes.

To register your school's interest, or to find out more, email [email protected]

August is here and our free webinar series starts soon...

Join the Equalitas Early Years team for three practical online sessions exploring:

• Working with Parents
• Communication and Language
• Self-Regulation and Wellbeing

Whether you join us for one session or all three, you'll come away with practical ideas to support your everyday practice.

Register your free place and explore the full programme: https://buff.ly/Ej0cvQA

Join the first session in our free August CPD Webinar Series for early years practitioners:

Working with Parents: Encouraging Collaboration

Explore practical strategies for building positive relationships with families and supporting children's learning together.

📅 Wednesday 12 August, 4:00pm

Register free here: https://buff.ly/Ej0cvQA

"Oracy and drama allow pupils to explore texts actively rather than passively."
Juliet Searle, Secondary English Subject Lead

A look back at our English cohort's training session exploring how structured talk and performance can deepen pupils' interpretation of literature and strengthen their confidence as communicators.

Read more: https://buff.ly/HKbtFZR

The Oracy Cup returns in September 2026.

Delivered in partnership by Equalitas and Athletic Community Trust (CACT), the competition is now open for schools across Bexley, Greenwich and Kent to register their interest.

Designed for pupils aged 9–15, the Oracy Cup places speaking and listening at the centre of learning through engaging classroom activities and authentic pupil outcomes.

Schools registering their interest will receive early competition updates, classroom resources and information about this year's Charlton Athletic experiences and prizes.

To register your school's interest, or to find out more, email [email protected]

As the academic year comes to a close, we look back on a year of learning, growth and transformation across our Equalitas community.

Across our teacher training, early years and apprenticeship programmes, we've seen educators develop their practice, build lasting professional relationships and take the next step in transforming education.

We've welcomed new cohorts, celebrated success, partnered with schools and early years settings across the country and delivered the inaugural Oracy Cup with Charlton Athletic Community Trust.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey this year.

Wishing our entire community a restful summer break.

Practical, evidence-informed CPD for early years practitioners this August. 🌱

Join our free three-part webinar series, led by the Equalitas Early Years team, exploring practical approaches to:

• Working with Parents
• Communication and Language
• Self-Regulation and Wellbeing

Register your free place and explore the full programme: https://buff.ly/Ej0cvQA