For a customised professional development experience, our experienced team members can come to your centre. In collaboration with you they can tailor a workshop to your team’s needs and interests. Request a quote below today!
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Courses currently offered include:
If Childspace cancels a course for any reason, a full refund will be made.
If you need to withdraw from a course, a full refund will be made, providing that we have at least 7 days’ written notice (prior to the course date) to [email protected]. If a withdrawal is made within 7 days of the course date due to unavoidable circumstances, a refund may be made, less an administration fee of 25% of the course fee. In this case we recommend that you send a replacement person. In the case of non-attendance on a course without notice, no refund will be made. Enrolment on a course constitutes acceptance of this policy.
Check out our upcoming professional development courses and workshops for early childhood education teachers and others in ECE.
Saturday, 21 March 2026
The EC-MENz Summit 2026 is kindly being hosted and supported by Childspace.
Tāne, wāhine, and irawhiti are warmly invited to participate in a special day of high quality, affordable professional learning. This celebration of gender diversity in ECE will be held in a safe and supportive environment and is a fantastic opportunity to meet others in the profession, share your own story, and be inspired.
This exciting event will be held in the Childspace ‘Wildlings’ nature programme teepee in beautiful Ōhāriu Valley, Wellington. High quality, affordable professional development will be accompanied by good food, great company, and a chance to share your own story and be inspired. Also, stick around for a fantastic after-party!
Camping available on site.
Friday, 1 May to Monday, 4 May 2026
Your hosts, Toni & Robin Christie will lead this 4 day adventure and you will have the opportunity to explore the stunning environments of Childspace, observe children and teachers interacting in these environments, explore a bit of Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington, and attend a series of workshops at the Childspace Institute.
Friday, 18 September 2026
This workshop will share a values-based approach to leadership. With nearly 30 years of leadership experience in early childhood education, Toni will share her wit, wisdom, and lessons learned from leading teams. Participants will discuss and explore the following core values for leadership in education: Courage, vision, service, empathy, loyalty, honesty, grace, creativity, joy, gratitude, empowerment and respect.
Friday, 27 November to Monday, 30 November 2026
Your hosts, Toni & Robin Christie will lead this 4 day adventure and you will have the opportunity to explore the stunning environments of Childspace, observe children and teachers interacting in these environments, explore a bit of Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington, and attend a series of workshops at the Childspace Institute.
