What we know about transitions
In Queensland, we believe that every learner's educational journey should feel supported, connected and positive. Whether from home to early learning, kindergarten to school, primary to secondary, positive transitions between these settings are vital to shape a learner's sense of belonging, confidence and wellbeing.
Transitions are not one-off events—they are ongoing and can be complex and diverse. When learners and families feel supported during these transitions, they are more likely to feel settled, engaged and ready to grow in their learning journey.
Our plan to support transitions
Our evidence-informed approach will continue to guide transition partners to focus on creating smooth, inclusive pathways from birth through to Year 12. The department will support staff capability of quality transition practices with early childhood services and state schools to continue to foster and strengthen positive transitions for all learners.
The department has committed to developing a transitions implementation plan that will be an active document over time. It will build from the transitions research. This page will share milestones, updates, announcements of new actions and progress as we continue to strengthen Queensland's transition practices across birth to Year 12.
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Action |
Expected benefits |
Status |
Further information |
| Transitions research |
Contemporary research to support planning and implementation of birth to Year 12 positive transitions.
The research will support and inform transition practice in state schools, early learning, regional and central office
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Released |
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| Positive Transitions Hub |
Collaboration and consistency across settings: Resources create shared understandings between early childhood services, schools, and community agencies, ensuring children experience continuity of learning and care.
Strengthened family partnerships: help families feel included, respected, and empowered in the transition process.
Enhanced educator practice: Practical resources provide strategies for planning, reflection, and quality improvement, reducing duplication and supporting evidence-based approaches that are inclusive and tailored
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In progress |
Launching in 2026.
Gradual build of resources across birth to Year 12
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Our partnerships for transitions
Transition partners play an important role in supporting learners as they transition into, and through their educational journey.
When partners work together with a shared purpose, they enable positive transitions where learners can thrive.
As a department, we acknowledge that transitions are a shared responsibility.
More information for parents, carers and the community can be found in the
transitions brochure.
Further information
Queensland Department of Education staff can search OnePortal for the ‘Positive Transitions Hub’.
For early childhood education and care services and providers, practical resources to support positive transitions will be available in 2026.
Contact
K–2 Strategy Branch
Early Childhood, Regulation and Communication
Phone: (07) 3328 6799
Email:
K-2.Strategy@qed.qld.gov.au