Pathways to Success - Supporting Transition from Early Learning to Primary School for Tamariki

The session recognizes that successful transitions require a coordinated effort between educators in both settings. Participants will explore the challenges that children and families may face during the transition period and learn effective strategies to support them.

The session will also provide opportunities for early childhood and primary school teachers to engage in dialogue and share their experiences and knowledge. By the end of the session, participants will have gained a better understanding of each other’s roles and responsibilities and developed a shared vision for supporting children’s transitions to primary school.

Through this series of workshops participants will:

• Develop strategies for working collaboratively across education settings.

• Explore current challenges faced by whānau and tamariki during the transition period and learn effective strategies to support them.

• Share experiences and knowledge based on each learning context.

• Deepen your understanding of what a culturally inclusive pathway looks when supporting children’s transitions to primary school.

Senior Lecturer Pūkenga Matua

Rachael Williams

As a lecturer at Te Rito Maioha, Rachael teaches a range of courses in the Bachelor of Teaching – Primary and Graduate Diploma Primary. Rachael works alongside tauira supporting their growth and development to become successful kaiako through the course work, practicum and pastoral care.

Course Leader | Lecturer Kaiārahi Marautanga | Kaiako

Victoria Kees

As a Course Leader Kaiārahi Marautanga and Lecturer Kaiako, Victoria is responsible for overseeing two courses as well as teaching in the Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) programme. Her role includes kōrero with tauira through online conversations, assessment practices and supporting tauira through mentoring and visiting during teaching practice assessment visits.