The kindy pack services need to support children’s start to school

The Department of Education has developed a range of communication resources that Kindergartens can use with parents and families to support a successful transition to school.

The Ready, Set Go communication pack (PDF, 463KB) contains social media posts, videos for family information nights, newsletter articles and a host of downloadable resources such as brochures, posters and games.

Regular posts on The Early Years Count Facebook page will complement a wide-ranging advertising campaign on social media from now until the end of February 2020.

The campaign will encourage parents of Kindergarten children to sign the parent/carer consent form so their child’s transition statement can be shared with their new school.

Kindergartens can support the department’s marketing campaign by:

• using the resources in the 'Ready, Set Go' pack in their communication with families
  
• telling parents about the Starting school page and sharing the link to that page: www.qld.gov.au/transitiontoschool
• following The Early Years Count on Facebook and sharing our posts with the hashtag #theearlyyearscount.

This campaign, together with the invaluable work of our Kindy services, schools and community partners, will ensure we support all children to have a great start to school.