CONSCIOUS TEACHING
(Early Years Educator Training Qualification & CPD)
Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Early Years Education
The Conscious Teaching Diploma from UK is now fully online. We are registered under Crossfields Institute, UK, the Education Bureau in Hong Kong, and the International Association of Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Education (IASWECE).
The extended units were co-created by Julie Lam, founder of Highgate House School and Crossfields Institute, UK.
The Conscious Teaching Diploma empowers adults to profoundly impact children's wellbeing through deeper understanding of human development. Building on 20+ years of success as a UK Steiner Waldorf qualification, our program uniquely addresses the evolving needs of today's children, parents, and educators.
This transformative journey awakens your capacity to:
Understand children's developmental needs at each stage
Create nurturing environments that support natural growth
Develop authentic presence in your work with children
Build meaningful connections with families and colleagues
Transform challenges into opportunities for growth
Our experienced tutors bring this time-tested wisdom to life, making it relevant and accessible for modern educational settings while maintaining the depth of Waldorf principles.
Who is this course for?
The course is suitable whether you wish to qualify in Waldorf early years education or you wish to understand the early years from a Waldorf perspective. It is for:
Parents and professionals wishing to support children holistically in the family and other settings
Anyone working in mainstream education but wishing to understand Waldorf principles and practice in the early years
Parents and professionals wishing to take up early childhood work in the future
Anyone wanting to qualify as a recognised Early Years Educator and become a group leader in a kindergarten
Flexibility & Options:
The whole course is part time over 2 years for full UK Diploma
Certificate of Attendance (without assignments)
Individual units of specialisation
Online, recorded, live and self-study.
Individual Units can be taken by interested parents wishing to understand children better and can also count towards CPD hours in other areas of work. (View our CPD Courses here)
This teacher training qualification is on the official registered list of recognized qualifications in UK (known as Ofqual) granting EYE (Early Years Educator) status in the UK. It is also registered in Hong Kong with the Education Bureau (registration number: 253289). The centre is based in Hong Kong at Highgate House School and the sessions are a blend of online and in person.
The full specification of course content and description can be found at the following links:
Official Qualification ID
2025 DATES
Small group and 1:1 tutorials are booked in addition to these dates on the learning platform calendar.
22/1 & 31/1
22/2 & 25/2
22/3 & 25/3
22/4 & 15/4
22/5 & 27/5
22/6 & 24/6
22/8 & 26/8
22/9 & 30/9
15 - 17/10 & 21/10
22/11 & 25/11
08/12
Meet our tutors.
Childhood experts and specialists with over 30 years of experience are here to support you every step of the way.
With over 26 years as a Steiner Waldorf Early Years practitioner, Delia brings profound insight into nurturing childhood's sacred potential. Invited by Julie Lam to strengthen the anthroposophical foundations at Highgate House School, she joined as a core tutor for the Conscious Teaching Diploma after 18 years pioneering kindergarten programs and teacher training in South Africa.
Working closely with Julie, Delia helps adults deepen their understanding of early childhood's transformative nature. Their collaborative work creates powerful online learning experiences that illuminate the essential needs of young children. Her expertise spans anthroposophy, eurythmy, and extensive experience in Camphill communities.
'Early childhood is where we lay the foundation for authentic selfhood, inner freedom, and the capacity to love,' Delia shares. 'In these rapidly changing times, understanding what it truly means to be human becomes our most essential task in supporting our children's future.'"
Amy combines over 20 years of Steiner Waldorf early years expertise with a deep connection to Hong Kong, where she was raised and now raises her own two daughters. After UK training in mainstream education, she joined Highgate House in 2003, becoming one of the first graduates of the IASWECE-qualified Waldorf educator training brought to Hong Kong by founder Julie Lam.
Under Julie's mentorship, Amy deepened her work with the birth-to-three phase, gradually taking leadership of the parent-child programs Julie had established. Her approach weaves together Waldorf wisdom with holistic practices including infant massage, reiki, and sound therapy. Her weekend family adventures in nature inform her belief that we thrive through active exploration and open-hearted learning.
'Children flourish when adults bring gentle presence and genuine curiosity to their relationships,' Amy shares. Through her continued collaboration with Julie, she creates spaces where both children and adults can discover their natural vitality and wisdom."
Rowena and Julie's friendship began over 18 years ago when their sons attended the same Waldorf School class. They share a deep commitment to authentic parenting, supporting both children and parents in their learning journey.
With over three decades in education, Rowena's path from primary teacher to neurodevelopment therapist was inspired by her own children's learning challenges. Her expertise in sensory and reflex integration brings a unique perspective on movement as a child's first language.
Rowena brings a unique, holistic approach to child development that emphasizes the critical importance of the early years in helping children reach their full potential.
Drawing from her experience across Mainstream, Independent, and Steiner schools, Rowena now dedicates herself to empowering parents through consultations and workshops. She helps families understand and navigate their children's learning challenges, sharing insights about developmental foundations that impact learning. Her work is enriched by compelling real-world examples that illuminate this vital field of child development, offering practical guidance and building confidence.
