Do you want to become a Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Practitioner?
Do you already have an early childhood qualifications (EYE or above) and you want to understand the Steiner Waldorf approach through a certified and quality mark course?
Are you enrolling on or considering the EYTS programme at Sheffield Hallam university?
There are now 2 pathways available for our two-year part-time course.
Crossfields Institute Level 4 Diploma in Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Studies (Early Years Educator). This course is Ofqual regulated. | A Quality Mark programme in Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Studies (endorsed by Crossfields Institute) |
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For those who require an accredited, full and relevant early childhood qualification for working in English settings - Crossfields Institute Level 4 Diploma in Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Studies (EYE) |
For those who meet any of the following criteria:
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For more important details of the two routes, please see our 'About the Course' |
UPDATE: June 2023 – GOOD NEWS!

The Godparents Anthroposophical Training Fund have agreed to offer loans to students enrolling with us for Terms 2 and 3 of Year 1. This means that only Term 1 of Year 1 must be funded up-front. Full loans will, in addition, continue to be available for Years 2 and 3 and there will be an extended repayment time. We hope that this will make our courses much more accessible!
Do visit the GATF site for details of their loans although you will find that this new arrangement is not yet listed there. The complete details will be available in late July.
New Year 1 Intake for October 2023
The start date for our new intake is 29th October. Enrolments for both pathways are welcome up to that date.
For more information see our Application & Enrolment page, browse our website to learn more about us or contact Jill Taplin with any questions you have.
Anti-racism Statement
In consultation with tutors, students and colleagues, NESWEC has developed an Anti-racism Statement.