02 OctThe Online Transition Learning and Development Statement is now open – timely tips and available supports
The Online Transition Learning and Development Statement (Online TLDS) has reopened for 2019. As many early childhood educators are starting to plan, here is some timely information to support this process
What should families know about the Online TLDS?
The TLDS seeks family’s views on their child’s transition and also, importantly, incorporates the child’s own voice around their hopes and goals for primary school. The Online TLDS is a collaborative effort and the planning period is the ideal time to start engaging families in the process.
The TLDS is completed online for most children moving to primary school. Parents have the option to opt out of the online version if they choose, so this is an ideal time to chat with the family to make sure that they know this. To support this conversation, early childhood educators should provide them with the Introduction to transition information sheet, which is available in a range of different languages on the Department’s website: Transition resources for families
What if the the family don’t want to use the Online TLDS?
A TLDS should still be completed for the child, the electronic statement can be used. The electronic statement can be found at the bottom of this webpage: Transition learning and development statement
Having trouble logging in?
A new username and password was sent to all kindergarten and long day care services on 25 July to the service email listed in National Quality Agenda IT System.
As this was sent in an email from the organisation ‘LinkIt’, first make sure that this isn’t in the junk folder. If the details can still not be found, early childhood educators can access the login page and generate a new temporary password by entering their user name (which is the service ID number, including the SE- part) into the login page and selecting the ‘lost password’ button.
Need some help with using the Online TLDS?
There are a range of resources available to support early childhood educators in using the Online TLDS, including user guides, support videos and tip sheets. These are available on the Department website: Completing an online transition statement
Still not able to log in or have other questions?
For IT support, early childhood educators can contact the State Library Victoria who will be able to assist on 03 8664 7001 (or toll free: 1800 629 835) or at support@kindergarten.vic.gov.au
For any other enquiries, please get in touch with the Transition to School team at psts@edumail.vic.gov.au
