The Centre for Creative Education (CCE) is proud to introduce the first course in its series of SACE-accredited Continuing Professional Teacher Development (CPTD) short courses.

Module 1: Foundational Knowledge for Working with Babies and Toddlers is designed for Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners, parents, caregivers, childminders, au pairs, therapists, and anyone committed to supporting children during their earliest years.

This course explores the critical importance of the first three years of life, providing participants with practical knowledge and evidence-informed insights to strengthen their understanding of early childhood development and enhance their professional practice.

What You'll Learn

• The significance of the first three years
• Trust, attachment, and responsive caregiving
• Human development and the image of the child
• The role of imitation in early learning
• Observation and reflective practice
• Creating nurturing relationships and environments

Face-to-Face:

9, 16, 23, 30 October 2026

Fridays | 13:00–17:00

Registration deadline: 08 October 2026

Building on the foundations introduced in Module 1, The Twelve Senses and Child Development explores how children experience themselves, others, and the world through a rich and interconnected sensory life.

Drawing on Rudolf Steiner’s understanding of the twelve senses, this module invites participants to look beyond the traditional five senses and develop a deeper appreciation of the sensory experiences that support young children’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.

Participants will explore how sensory experiences shape children’s relationship with their bodies, their environment, and the people around them, and how thoughtful caregiving and early learning environments can support healthy sensory development.

What You'll Learn

• An introduction to the twelve senses and their role in human development
• The relationship between sensory experience, movement, and child development
• The foundational senses and the young child’s experience of their own body
• How children develop a sense of wellbeing, balance, and connection
• The role of touch, movement, rhythm, and sensory experiences in early childhood
• How sensory experiences influence relationships, learning, and behaviour
• Recognising and responding to children’s individual sensory needs
• Creating nurturing, developmentally appropriate environments that support healthy sensory development
• Observation and reflective practice through a sensory-development lens
• Practical approaches for caregivers and practitioners working with babies and toddlers

Course dates: 20, 21, 27, 28 Octo0ber & 10, 11, 17, 18 November 2026

Registration fee: R1 200

Registration deadline: 19 October 2026

The purpose of this course is to deepen participants’ understanding of early childhood development from birth to three years, informed by Waldorf pedagogy and anthroposophical insights into the developing human being. The course supports caregivers and educators to create nurturing, developmentally appropriate environments that foster trust, imitation, healthy sensory development, and secure foundations for later learning. The course is divided into 5 modules. Each module is a short course.