Join us in 2025
From Webinars to Masterclasses, Retreats and Conferences,
you won't want to miss all that's in store from CEL in 2025!
Annual Retreat
August 2025 | Southern Highlands, NSW
Join us for a peaceful retreat designed for Christian early learning educators and leaders. Take time to rest, renew your spirit, and refocus on your purpose. Connect with God and others, gain encouragement through Biblical teaching, and be inspired to lead with faith in your early learning community.
Masterclasses
As a valued member, you have access to all our masterclasses and online support—but every so often, something truly special comes along that we can’t keep to ourselves!
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2025 Professional Development Calendar
April 2025
Leadership Intensive
Part 1 - 3 x sessions
Session 1- Wednesday 2nd April
Session 2 - Wednesday 7th May
Session 3 - Wednesday 4th June
Time: 10 am-12 pm
Webinar-Zoom (link will be sent out the week of to registered participants)
Cost-Member - $250
Non-Member - $310
Link to register-
https://form.jotform.com/250048403663856
Session Details:
In the world of Early Learning, leadership plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of our youngest learners. As Early Learning and Children Services Directors and those stepping into leadership positions, your influence is instrumental in creating a nurturing and educational environment for children. This write-up serves as a roadmap to help you navigate the intricate and rewarding leadership journey in this crucial field, with inspiration drawn from biblical scriptures.
Godly Play
Tuesday 8th April
10:00 am-1:00 pm
Face-to-Face Session
Location TBA
Cost-Member - $297
Non-Member - $342
Link to register-
Godly Play is a Montessori method of telling Bible stories, developed by Jerome Berryman, using parables, sacred stories and liturgical lessons about religious traditions using tactile natural materials.
Godly Play is used extensively with adults and children in many settings, from schools, hospitals, churches, and aged care facilities.
Godly Play can prepare children to join their congregations' worship life as they experience sacred stories, symbols and rites and encounter the religious language associated with worship within the context of our faith tradition.
Spiritual Formation in Young Children
Monday 28th April
1 pm-3 pm
Webinar- Zoom (link will be sent out the week of to registered participants)
Cost-Member - $ 120
Non-Member - $ 138
Link to register- https://form.jotform.com/250059020218849
The two-hour webinar focuses on fostering spiritual growth in young children through intentional, faith-based practices aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Version 2.0. Participants will learn about:
The importance of spiritual formation for holistic development.Integrating prayer, worship, and biblical storytelling into routines.Connecting spiritual formation to EYLF 2.0 Learning Outcomes.Creating environments that inspire curiosity and awareness of God.Supporting spiritual exploration while respecting diverse family backgrounds.This webinar provides practical tools to nurture children's spiritual development and build a foundation of faith and purpose. Register now to enhance your practice in early childhood education.
May 2025
OSHC Conference
Saturday 17th May
9am-2pm
Cost - $ 180
Link to register- https://form.jotform.com/250077069919870
August 2025
CEL ANNUAL RETREAT
August 15th - 17th (from 5pm Friday)
Cost - $ 897 - full conference
$600 - Full conference no accommodation
$397 - Day Ticket Saturday (no accommodation)
Link to register-
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