Transition to School: Ensuring Continuity Between ECE and Primary School

A smooth transition from early childhood education into the primary school years sets the foundation for future learning success. This on-demand webinar supports ECE and Junior School teachers to work together, ensuring continuity of practice, expectations, and relationships.

You’ll explore:

• The role of play in supporting new entrants as they adjust to school
• How to align teaching approaches between ECE and Year 0–1 settings
• Practical strategies to ensure emotional and developmental readiness
• Ways to honour children’s prior learning and build trust with whānau
• Creating continuity across environments, routines, and expectations
• How schools can prepare to receive children in culturally and developmentally responsive ways

Format: On-demand webinar (pre-recorded session)
Suitable for: ECE kaiako, new entrant teachers, team leaders, and leaders focused on transition planning and early years curriculum design