Resources and Publications > Best Practice Transition Kit

This pilot resource Kit was developed to support early childhood service professionals assist families and children make successful transitions from home into childcare, kindergarten and school.

We encourage you to peruse the Kit, add your resources and provide feedback on any modifications necessary to ensure our goals and the needs of professionals using the Kit are met.
Transition Kit July 2007.doc

PDF version coming in 2008!

Brochures accompanying the Kit
Early Childhood to School Transition Timetable.doc

Early childhood to school transition timetable.pdf

Best Practice Timetable for Home to Kindergarten Transition.doc

Government Specialist Schools Information.doc

Role of Early Childhood Professionals Home to Childcare.doc

When can I start Kindergarten.pdf

Starting School Strong.pdf

Linking to DHS - Disability Services.doc

Some Useful Links

Billy Backpack - Transition to School Program

This website provides information on areas outside of Gippsland's transition process. It may provide tools and information that may be helpful to workers and families during the transition to school process.

Link to Transition to School

Vision Australia

This website provides a checklist for school readiness, including relevant areas for children who are blind or have low vision. There is also helpful information to assist in the transition from home to school.

Link to Vision Australia