Completing the Transition Learning and Development Statement
The content on this web page is designed to provide you with and direct you to all resources available in supporting the completion of the Transition Learning and Development Statement (‘the Statement’).
The Statement consists of two parts: one for the family (Part 1 – Sections A, B & C) and one for the early childhood educator (Part 2).
Part 1, Section C is for families of children with additional learning needs, a disability or developmental delay to record information on the additional services involved or any other important information the school should know.
The Statement is available in two formats;
- Electronic Statement: completed on your computer (MS Word)
- Hard Copy/Paper Statement printed out and filled out by hand (PDF)
Below is a list of areas designed to support the completion and handling of the Statements by early childhood professionals.
- Information about the Transition Statement
- Training and Supporting Documents for Completing the Statements
- Steps for handling the Statement
- Information to assist with supporting Families
- Resources for Families from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds
- Information on Privacy
1. About the Transition Statement
The Transition Learning and Development Statement (‘the Statement’) supports the consistent transfer of information, irrespective of the school a child is going to. It provides an opportunity for children, their families and the professionals working with them to contribute and have their views reflected in it.
The information in the Statement:
- summarises the strengths of a child’s learning and development as they enter school
- identifies their individual approaches to learning and interests
- indicates how the child can be supported to continue learning.
The Statement provides, for the first time, information to families about children’s learning and development in early childhood.
The information in the Statement helps Prep teachers to get to know the children entering their classes before they start; and to plan for each child’s learning and development when they start school.
2. Training and Supporting Documents
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
A good understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (The Victorian Framework) is required by both early childhood educators and Prep teachers in order to write and interpret the information in the Statements.
- For more information see the VCAA Victorian Early Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) 0-8
Professional Development Booklet – How to Write and Interpret the Learning and Development Statement
A professional development booklet has been developed to assist early childhood educators to write and interpret Transition Statements and increase their knowledge of the Transition initiative and Victorian Framework.
Training for educators working with children in the year prior to school entry and Prep teachers will be offered from Term 3 2010, further information will be provided shortly.
3. Steps for Completing the Transition Learning and Development Statement
There may be a number of people contributing to the information included in the Transition Learning and Development Statement. Early childhood educators are best placed to coordinate the Statement, as they are the main point of contact and support for the child and the family while the Transition Learning and Development Statement is prepared.
Where a child’s school enrolment is not confirmed, the family becomes responsible for forwarding the Transition Learning and Development Statement to the school the child attends.
A simple process map has been developed outlining the main steps involved in completing the Statement in a ‘usual circumstance’.
4. Information to Support Family Involvement
Guidelines for Families
Guidelines for families to assist them with completing the Transition Learning and Development Statement are available, they can be printed and handed out to families with the Transition Statements.
Information Sheet for Families
The Transition Information Sheet for Families, provides tips and advice to help families ensure their child gets a good start at school. This includes recommendations for activities and practices families can undertake before school starts, on the child’s first day at school and during their first year.
Letter for Families
A customisable letter has been written for early childhood services to send to families with the Transition Learning and Development Statement.
Presentation for Families
The presentation contains information on the importance of transition, tips for families to support their child during transition and the families role in completing the Transition Learning and Development statement. This presentation can be used to assist early childhood professionals talk to families about transition.