School readiness - information for parents
A free information session for parents of young children on the many and varied issues surrounding school readiness.
All parents want the best for their children, and there are many things to consider when deciding whether a child will be ready for school.
This session will provide:
- Support in deciding whether your child will be ready for school
- Information on what to expect at school
- Advice on choosing a school
- Preparing your child for school – and preparing a school for your child!
When: Wednesday 2 May 2012, 7pm - 9pm
Where: Boroondara Room, Council's Camberwell Offices, 8 Inglesby Road Camberwell
RSVP by Tuesday 1 May 2012 via email to Ron Holmes or phone on 9278 4612.
About the presenter: Claire Vellios, Education Consultant
Claire (pictured) has extensive teaching experience in early childhood and primary sectors including kindergarten, childcare and special education. In recent years she has lectured in early childhood at University of Melbourne and Swinburne University.
In 2005, Claire completed a Masters of Special/Inclusive Education research degree at University of Melbourne investigating auditory processing and language development in preschool aged children. She is currently completing a Doctor of Education at the University of Melbourne, focusing on the development of emotional intelligence in children.
Claire also owns and manages an early childhood service.
In advance of this information session, we have collected a number of resources that may be helpful for you to read in relation to this important issue.
- Reading 1: Rethinking school readiness.
This Policy Brief from the Royal Children's Hospital's Centre for Community Child Health focuses on what the research tells us about the nature of and pathways to school readiness. - Reading 2: Is your child really ready to start school?
This article from The Age 2002 presents a thought-provoking diversity of views and opinions from a range of early childhood and education professionals on readiness for school. - Reading 3: Choosing your child's school.
This article from the Federal Government-funded Raising Children Network website provides practical information for parents on choosing the right school for your child. - Reading 4: Transition: A Positive Start to School - A guide for families, early childhood services, outside school hours care services and schools.
In 2009, the Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development published this document, which forms part of an initiative designed to support Victorian children and their families to have a positive experience during this important milestone of learning and development.
Files
Rethinking school readiness (pdf, 67.05 KB)- Is your child ready? (pdf, 90.03 KB)
- Choosing your child's school (pdf, 66.54 KB)
- Transition to school (pdf, 785.48 KB)
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