Transition statements

Transition statements contain valuable information about your child's learning and development at kind​y, as well as ideas to support a positive start to school.

The statement summarises your child's learning across the 5 learning and development areas of the Queensland kindergarten learning guideline or other equivalent and accredited learning guideline.

Approved and funded kindergarten providers are expected to complete a written transition statement for each child enrolled in their program in November of the kindergarten year and provide a copy to families.

Parents, carers and children can all contribute to the transition statement. This can include your child's strengths, interests, achievements and any areas where they may need extra support.

Early education and care services, families and schools can use the transition statement to talk about your child's needs and plan for a positive start to school.

You can find more information about transition statements, including their purpose, how they are developed and the role of parents and carers, on the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) website.

Developing the transition statement

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.

Resources

See what parents and teachers are saying about transition statements.

• Weir Kindergarten—transcript—find out how transition statements are supporting a great start to school.
• ​Western Suburbs Kindergarten—transcript—parents say the transition statement helped them understand their child's progress.
• ​Undurba State School—transcript—Prep teachers explain how they use transition statements to better understand children’s needs.
• ​​Peregian Springs State School—transcript—the insights that transition statements provide ensure that 'learning suits the learner'.