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      • Leading with Purpose: A Course for Centre Managers
      • Critical Reflection
      • Supporting Children's Additional Needs
      • Supporting and Guiding Resilient Children: Confidence, Coping, Growth, & Positive Behaviour
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      • Nature Play and Children's Wellbeing
      • Attachment, Connection, & Emotional Security
      • Provocations in Play
      • Developmental Theorists
      • Nature and Sustainability
      • STEAM in Early Childhood
      • Cultural and Indigenous Practices
      • Language and Numeracy
      • Strengthening Relationships
      • Play with Purpose
      • Responding to Family Concerns and Complaints
      • Being a Lead Educator
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      • Guiding Children's Behaviour in Early Childhood
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    • Igniting Passionate Educators! - 2 Hour Course

Friday 27th February 2026 - Wednesday 4th March 2026 - TWIN 2 x twin to cover TOTAL Upfront Discount ROOM COST

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Overview

 The retreat supports professional development across two dedicated days of learning. Whether you're new to the field or deeply experienced, the sessions are intentionally designed to offer practical tools and fresh insights in a supportive, non-judgemental environment. You'll explore topics such as documentation, nature play, reflective practice, behaviour guidance, and educator wellbeing — all delivered through a lens of connection, simplicity, and purpose.

Evenings invite connection and community, with gentle gatherings like “Sip & Share: What is Your Why?” where you'll reflect on the heart of your practice beneath the Bali sunset. There's no pressure — only possibilities. You can rise for morning yoga, journal by the sea, or spend quiet time by the pool. Every moment is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, rest, new ideas, or simply the gift of time away from routine, this retreat offers the space to fill your cup so you can return home with renewed purpose, practical skills, and a whole lot of sunshine in your soul.


What Participants Will Learn:

​Throughout the retreat, participants will engage in two full days of enriching professional development designed to deepen understanding, spark new ideas, and support practical growth in early childhood education. Educators will explore how to align everyday practice with the National Quality Framework, use intentional documentation strategies, and bring greater purpose and reflection to team practices. Sessions will also focus on how to create meaningful, inclusive environments, support creative play, and embed nature-based learning even in small or urban spaces. Participants will gain tools to strengthen relationships with children, guide behaviour through connection and empathy, and develop a personalised wellbeing plan to prevent burnout and sustain joy in the profession. Culturally respectful approaches, leadership support strategies, and real-world examples will ensure each session is grounded, inspiring, and relevant. You'll leave not only with refreshed energy but also with practical, usable tools to enhance your teaching and leadership back home.

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  • Home
    • Contact >
      • Terms and Conditions >
        • General Terms and Conditions
        • Terms and Conditions xo Retreats
  • Resources
    • Centre Manager Toolkit
    • Philsophy Guide
    • Quality Improvement Plan Guide
    • The Family Toolkit
    • The Educators Toolkit
  • ECE
    • Quality Improvement App - Meet and Exceed
    • Connect. Calm. Guided Classroom >
      • Connect.Calm. Guide - 1-Day Course
      • Connect. Calm. Guide. 2-Hour Session
      • Connect. Calm. Guide - 12-Week Program
    • The Exceptional Early Childhood Educator
    • Exceeding the National Quality Framework - 1-Day Course
    • Early Childhood Connection - AUS
    • 12 Months to Exceeding
    • The Early Childhood Essentials >
      • The Early Childhood Essentials Collection - Workbook
      • The Early Childhood Essentials Collection - Online Course - AUS
    • Early Childhood Educators Toolkit
    • Forest School Bush Kindy Foundations - AUS >
      • Forest School - Busy Kindy Foundations - 2HR Course
      • Forest School - Busy Kindy Foundations - 1-DAY Course
    • Foundations of Exceptional Early Childhood Practice - Masterclass AUS >
      • Foundations of Exceptional Early Childhood Practice - ONLINE AUS
      • Foundations of Exceptional Early Childhood Practice 2-Hour Masterclass - AUS
      • Foundations of Exceptional Early Childhood Practice 1-Day Course AUS
    • 12-Month Professional Development Program - AUS
    • Foundations of High Quality Early Childhood Practice - AUS
    • The Regulated Child >
      • The Regulated Child - Australia
      • The Regulated Child - United States and Canada
      • The Regulated Child - United Kingdom
    • The Secure and Resilient Child >
      • The Secure and Resilient Child - AUS
    • Belonging, Voice, and Everyday Practice in Early Childhood >
      • Belonging, Voice, and Everyday Practice in Early Childhood - AUS
    • Provocations, Environments, and Behaviour Guidance >
      • Provacations, Environments, and Behaviour Guidance - AUS
    • The Calm and Confident Classroom >
      • The Calm and Confident Classroom - Australia
      • The Calm and Confident Classroom - United Kingdom
      • The Calm and Confident Classroom - United States and Canada
    • The Connected Child, The Confident Educator >
      • The Connected Child, The Confident Educator - Australia >
        • The Connected Child: The Confident Educator - 2-hr course AUS
        • The Connected Child, The Confident Educator - Online
        • The Connected Child, The Confident Educator - Sydney
        • The Connected Child, The Confident Educator - Melbourne
        • The Connected Child, The Confident Educator - Brisbane
        • The Connected Child, The Confident Educator Perth
    • From Surviving to Thriving >
      • From Surviving to Thriving - Aus
    • Inspired Leaders >
      • Inspired Leaders - Aus
    • Inspired Leadership >
      • Inspired Leadership - AUS
    • The Ecology of Early Childhood >
      • The Ecology of Early Childhood - Aus
    • Provocations In Play >
      • Provocations in Play - Aus
    • The Six Pillars of Early Childhood Practice >
      • The Six Pillars of Early Childhood Practice - AUS
    • The Environment as the Third Teacher >
      • The Environment as the Third Teacher - AUS
    • Building Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Security >
      • Building Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Security - AUS
    • The Voice of the Child >
      • The Voice of the Child - Aus
    • The Outdoor Learning Environemnt >
      • The Outdoor Learning Environment - Aus
    • Attachment, Connection, and Emotional Security >
      • Attachment, Connection, and Emotional Security - AUS
    • Transitions and Group Times >
      • Transitions and Group Times - AUS
    • Foundations of Child Psychology >
      • Foundations of Child Psychology in Early Learning - AUS
    • Positive Psychology in Early Childhood >
      • Positive Psychology in Early Childhood - AUS
    • The Developing Child: Identity Confidence, and Emotional Growth >
      • The Developing Child: Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Growth - AUS
    • Early Childhood Excellence - Bali
    • The Regulated Leader: Educator Wellbeing & Leadership in Practice
    • Early Years Mastery - Australia >
      • Early Years Mastery Theory Play & Practice Weekend - Sydney
      • Early Years Mastery Theory Play & Practice Weekend - Melbourne
      • Early Years Mastery Theory Play & Practice Weekend - Brisbane
  • The Whole Child
    • The Whole Child, The Whole Educator - Australia
    • The Whole Child, The Whole Educator - United States of America/Canada
    • The Whole Child, The Whole Educator - United Kingdom
  • Courses
    • Support Groups xo Australia >
      • Inspired to Educate - AUS
      • Mid-Year Reset - Supporting Early Childhood Education
      • 2-Hour Early Childhood Masterclass
      • Supervision 101
      • Reflect, Reset, and Rise - Working Collaboratively as a Team
      • The Power of Risky and Messy Play
      • Safeguarding Children: Supporting Child Safety in Early Learning Environments
      • Guiding Children's Behaviour in Early Childhood
      • Educational Leader
      • Leading with Purpose: A Course for Centre Managers
      • Critical Reflection
      • Supporting Children's Additional Needs
      • Supporting and Guiding Resilient Children: Confidence, Coping, Growth, & Positive Behaviour
      • Supporting Educator's Wellbeing
      • Nature Play and Children's Wellbeing
      • Attachment, Connection, & Emotional Security
      • Provocations in Play
      • Developmental Theorists
      • Nature and Sustainability
      • STEAM in Early Childhood
      • Cultural and Indigenous Practices
      • Language and Numeracy
      • Strengthening Relationships
      • Play with Purpose
      • Responding to Family Concerns and Complaints
      • Being a Lead Educator
    • Support Groups xo Canada xo >
      • Guiding Children's Behaviour in Early Childhood
    • Support Groups xo United States xo
    • Support Groups xo United Kingdom
    • Self-Paced Sessions - Australia
  • Workbooks
    • Workbooks - Early Learners Courses >
      • Foundations of Children and Learning
      • Wellbeing, Health, and Behaviour
      • Relationships and Inclusions
      • Nature, Environment, and Learning
      • Intentional Professional Practice
      • Leadership and Quality
    • 52 Weeks - Workbook
    • NQF Toolkit -Meet and Exeed the NQF
  • Leaderhship
    • Leadership - 5-Week Leadership Program
  • Wellbeing
    • 52-Weeks to Wellness
    • Educators Wellness and Wellbeing Workbook
    • Educators Wellness and Wellbeing - 2-hr
    • Nature through Nature - AUS
    • Igniting Passionate Educators! - 2 Hour Course