Transition to school action area research

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Respect for diversity

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Who has rights to what? Inclusion in Australian early childhood programs (PDF, 108KB)	Anne Petriwskyj discusses the genealogies of early childhood education and care, early primary school, special education and cultural education to identify recurring and emerging approaches to inclusion within Australian programs for children from birth to 8 years.
The journey to big school: Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children transition to primary school (PDF, 1.2MB).	This report from the Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care outlines the key enablers and barriers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children experiencing a positive transition to primary school.
Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration	This Declaration sets out the vision for education in Australia and a commitment to improving educational outcomes for young Australians. It articulates the nation’s vision for a world class education system that encourages and supports every student to be the very best they can be, no matter where they live or what kind of learning challenges they may face. The important role of early childhood education is described, with every young child having the opportunity to benefit from structured, play-based learning before they start school. The early years are acknowledged as integral to building the social, emotional and cognitive skills children need to succeed in the years to come.

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Who has rights to what? Inclusion in Australian early childhood programs (PDF, 108KB)

Anne Petriwskyj discusses the genealogies of early childhood education and care, early primary school, special education and cultural education to identify recurring and emerging approaches to inclusion within Australian programs for children from birth to 8 years.

The journey to big school: Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children transition to primary school (PDF, 1.2MB).

This report from the Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care outlines the key enablers and barriers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children experiencing a positive transition to primary school.

Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration

This Declaration sets out the vision for education in Australia and a commitment to improving educational outcomes for young Australians. It articulates the nation’s vision for a world class education system that encourages and supports every student to be the very best they can be, no matter where they live or what kind of learning challenges they may face.

The important role of early childhood education is described, with every young child having the opportunity to benefit from structured, play-based learning before they start school. The early years are acknowledged as integral to building the social, emotional and cognitive skills children need to succeed in the years to come.

Effective use of data

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Starting school: A pivotal life transition for children and their families	The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) provides an overview of two data measures and case studies highlighting effective and promising policy and strategies in the approach to school transition.
Transitions in Early Childhood	The University of Melbourne summarises skills and behaviours which predict adjustment to school. Using data from the Social Skills Rating System (Gresham & Elliott, 1990), it seeks to help identify children at risk of poor adjustment during the first year of school.

Responsive environments

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Continuity of learning resources (PDF, 1.1MB)	Early Childhood Australia (ECA) discusses continuity of learning in the context of supporting effective transitions to school.
Emerging patterns in place-based approaches: International perspectives (2017) Murdoch Children's Research Institute/The Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville Victoria	This report discusses investment in place-based approaches—local solutions to local problems—as a strategy that shows promise for improving outcomes for children in disadvantaged locations. This report focuses on replicable learnings from researchers and practitioners in place-based programs, policy and research across the UK, US and Australia.

Effective pedagogy and practice

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Early Years Learning Framework	Australia's first national Early Years Learning Framework recognises children experience belonging, being and becoming in different ways, and bring a range of prior knowledge and experiences to their learning. The EYLF aims to extend and enrich children's learning from birth to five years and through the transition to school.
Age-appropriate pedagogies for the early years of schooling: Foundation Paper	This paper provides a review of the literature and research of age-appropriate pedagogies to inform learning and teaching practices in the early years of schooling.
Rethinking the transition to school: Linking schools and early years services (PDF, 70KB)	The Royal Children's Hospital, Victoria briefly summarises research around transition to school, highlighting important implications for policy and practice. Examples of transition strategies which promote a positive experience of children and their families are provided, including linking schools and early years services.
Multiple perspectives on continuity in early learning and the transition to school	The University of Melbourne provides diverse views and experiences of transitions by child, family, early childhood and school teachers through surveys and case studies. The results highlight the importance of environment which leads to a broader discussion about continuity of learning.
Outcomes of good practice in transition processes for children entering primary school	The Bernard Van Leer Foundation links the early years' services and home environment to school, using several international examples. Emphasis is placed on continuity for optimal transition and strong teacher-child relationships to support resilience through change.

Reciprocal relationships

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Continuity of Learning: A resource to support effective transition to school and school age care (PDF, 9.4MB)	Charles Sturt University have developed a national guide to effective prior-to-school practices for parents, ECEC services, school and partners across the community, sharing transition experiences through engaging narratives.
Starting school: effective transitions	OECD—Starting Strong V: Transitions from Early Childhood Education and Care to Primary Education
The children's voice in the complex transition into kindergarten and school (PDF, 29KB)	The University of Melbourne explores the transition of family from the home to institutional settings, led by the perspectives of children, families and teachers. The study demonstrates these groups have different expectations of transition.

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