'For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, kindy is important.' Ray Sambo, proud father and grandfather.
Children in selected Queensland communities can attend a face-to-face State Delivered Kindergarten program at their local state school.
State Delivered Kindergarten programs ensure all children have access to a kindergarten program in the year before school, no matter where they live.
Eligibility
State Delivered Kindergarten is offered in schools located at least 40 kilometres by road from the nearest approved kindergarten, in a selected, discrete Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community or other selected communities where there have been barriers to accessing kindergarten.
To participate in an approved State Delivered Kindergarten, your child must turn 4 by 30 June in the year they attend. If your child is eligible, contact a State Delivered Kindergarten school to commence the
kindergarten registration process.
State Delivered Kindergarten locations
Delivery
State Delivered Kindergartens provide kindergarten programs that are delivered by, or have access to, an early childhood teacher in composite and non-composite settings. In composite or multi-age classes, kindergarten is provided in schools where children from 2 or more year levels are in the same class. In non-composite settings, the kindergarten delivery is a straight year level, i.e. kindergarten-age only. Both models are designed to meet the local school and kindergarten context.
State Delivered Kindergarten is delivered in accordance with the Queensland kindergarten learning guideline (QKLG) which provides guidance for planning, interacting with children, monitoring and assessing, and sharing information in kindergarten contexts across Queensland. The QKLG aligns with
Belonging, Being and Becoming—The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia.
Foundations for Success is encouraged for use in all State Delivered Kindergarten programs to include the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives that supports the learning and development for all children.
This resource, developed in partnership with families and communities, supports the provision of culturally-responsive programs in the early years, including in the kindergarten year, and assists to build understanding of the importance of cultural identity in every aspect of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander childrens' daily life.
Visit the
Foundations for Success professional development website for resources on how to plan, implement and document a quality learning program that builds on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children's culture, language and strengths.
Resources include:
- Acknowledgement of Country video
- good practice videos
- practical tips and advice for interpretations of Belonging, Being and Becoming, inspirational posters and much more.
State Delivered Kindergarten is delivered in accordance with the
State Delivered Kindergarten policy,
establishing a State Delivered Kindergarten procedure and
delivery of State Delivered Kindergarten procedure to inform their operations.
Teaching
Explore the benefits of teaching in State Delivered Kindergartens across Queensland on the
working in State Delivered Kindergartens page.
State Delivered Kindergarten in action at Muttaburra State School