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Transition statements

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​​​​​​​​​​Transition statements contain important information about each child's learning and development in kindergarten and include suggestions that will support each child's continued learning when they start school.

A transition statement summarises a child's learning in the five learning and development areas of the Queensland kindergarten learning guideline or other equivalent and accredited learning guideline.

It is an expectation that approved and funded kindergarten providers complete a written transition statement​ ​for each child enrolled in their program in November of the kindergarten year, and provide this to families.​

Parents, carers and children contribute to the transition statement describing their child's strengths, challenges, motivations and achievements.

Early education and care services, families and schools can use the information in the transition statement to discuss and plan for children's successful transition to school.

Developing the transition statem​ent

Every kindy follows a similar process when developing a child’s transition statement. For a detailed look at the steps involved and the roles of parents/carers, kindy teachers and schools throughout the process, refer to the transition statement flow chart​.

The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) website​ provides detailed information on how valuable transition statements are, the use, development and the role of parents/carers.

Watch what parents and teachers are saying about transition statements.​

Weir Kindergarten

Find out how transition statements are supporting a great start to school.

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​Western Suburbs Kindergarten

Parents say the transition statement helped them understand their child's progress.

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Undurba State School

Prep teachers explain how they use transition statements to better understand children’s needs.

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Peregian Springs State School

The insights that transition statements provide ensure that 'learning suits the learner'.

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Last updated 29 November 2022