This website was updated in 

October 2024

Ngā mihi 

Rachel 

Our transition community consists of all those involved in transitioning tamariki.

 From infancy to 6 years old.

What we need...

We need a transition community that is connecting together regularly . Talking kanohi ke te kanohi, about where we are and what we need for our tamariki, whānau, kaiako and actioning change.

Why...

Why is focusing on transitions important?

Transitioning our tamariki and their whānau start from the moment our whānau enter our early learning centres. 

We need to ensure centres, kaiako and whānau start working towards these key competencies, slowly, over time and with guidance, ensuring we set our whānau and their tamariki up for transition success. 

Successful transitions are about walking alongside whānau and tamariki every step of the way.

Success will look like...

• All centres are providing an enriched curriculum where tamariki over time and with guidance are developing skills and key competences with:

1. Social Competence: Tamariki are supported by their kaiako and whānau in developing social skills such as forming positive relationships, cooperating with others, and understanding social rules and expectations.

2. Communication Skills: Tamariki are supported by their kaiako and whānau to develop effective communication skills, including verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening, and expressing themselves confidently.

3. Problem-solving and Critical Thinking: Tamariki are given opportunities to engage in problem-solving activities, make decisions, and think critically about different situations.

4. Self-regulation: Tamariki are being supported by their kaiako and whānau to manage their emotions, impulses, and behaviours in a variety of situations, demonstrating self-control and resilience.

5. Independence and Responsibility: Tamariki are been supported by their kaiako and whānau to develop a sense of independence and responsibility for themselves and their actions, including self-help skills and taking care of their belongings.

6. Curiosity and Exploration: Tamariki are being encouraged by their kaiako and whānau to be curious about the world around them, explore their environment, ask questions, and seek answers through investigation and inquiry.

7. Cultural Competence: Tamariki have developed an understanding and appreciation of their own culture and the cultures of others, fostering respect, empathy, and inclusivity. 

• All centres have available, relevant and up to date information about the local schools in their areas.

• All centres are talking with whānau up to 6 months before their 4 year old tamariki start school.

Discussing and sharing information with whānau about schools in their area and zone.

• All centres are sharing relevant information about tamariki (with whānau permission) with new entrant kaiako. 

• All centres have one kaiako attending the termly transition hui.

• All new entrant kaiako/LSC's are visiting centres where they know children are transitioning to them.

• All primary schools have one kaiako from their space attending the termly transition hui.

• All primary schools are hosting a 'whānau information evening' once a year for their communities.

• Our community is learning together (whānau and kaiako) at communities events where we are up-skilled and supported, with new knowledge and skills that support effective, positive, successful transitions to school.

How we will do this...

1. Kāhui Ako - Progressions will provide opportunities for Masterton ECE and New Entrant kaiako to connect together on a regular basis through termly transition hui.

2. Kāhui Ako - Progressions will support Masterton ECE centres having currently and relevant information on New Entrant classes with our local 'What I see at School' Pukapuka.