
Transition to school has an impact on a child’s educational trajectory.
A successful transition to school requires social, emotional, communication, and motor skills.
COVID-19 has impacted opportunities for children to develop their ‘ready for school’ skills, as many children could not attend early learning or playgroup.
GPs can help by supporting families to:
- Find early learning opportunities like playgroup and preschool (Starting Blocks)
- Access supports if there are concerns about their child’s development (Where and how to refer)
- Delay school start if a child is not ready (children in NSW should start school by the year they turn six)
- Enrol and attend Kindergarten Orientation (NSW Department of Education Parents and Carers Hub)
- Communicate with their school if additional supports are required (Enrolling and starting primary school: children with disability)
- Ensure their child is ready (Starting School: preparing children)
Additional resources:
Children with disability have the right to go to school alongside their peers: Reimagine Australia Ready, Set, School! resource