How does the Transition Learning and Development Statement link to all the other information collected about a child?
It is important to recognise that while the Transition Learning and Development Statement will contain a significant amount of information about a child, there are a number of services and settings that collect information about a child’s learning and development throughout the first eight years of their life. Prior to school assessments are undertaken by services that include, but are not limited to, Maternal and Child Health services and Early Childhood Intervention services. These assessments address the specific needs of the child and their family at various points throughout early childhood. In addition, a number of assessments take place when children enter school. These include, but are not limited to, the School Entrant Health Questionnaire and the English and Mathematics Online Interviews. These assessments provide the opportunity for teachers to find out more about each child, their abilities and interests and play a role in assisting the school and Prep teachers to understan
