Moving to primary school

Transition to school learning and development statements and guidance for early childhood professionals.

Requirements and resources for writing and submitting Transition Learning and Development Statements.

Transition: A Positive Start to School is a Victorian government initiative that supports effective school transitions and continuity of learning.

Practical guidance for early childhood professionals working with children and families while they transition to school.

Training, support and guides for completing online Transition Learning and Development Statements (Online TLDS).

Good relationships between children, families and educators across early childhood and school settings are key to positive transitions.

Templates and guidelines to help you introduce families to transition to school and support families and children during the transition.

Resources for early childhood professionals to support children and families experiencing vulnerability transition to school.

Enhanced transition planning can help the move to primary school go smoothly for children with disability.

Updated 27 March 2026

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