While early childhood teachers will now be completing Online Transition Learning and Development Statements (TLDS) for children transitioning to school in 2024, it may be appropriate for some children to complete a second year of funded Four-Year-Old Kindergarten.
Relationships are at the core of positive and meaningful planning for children’s continuity of learning, and early childhood teachers should be having discussions with families if a second year of funded Four-Year-Old Kindergarten may be appropriate for their child.
The Online TLDS tool re-opened in July 2023, so in addition to completing Online TLDS for children enrolled in Foundation (Prep) in 2024, we encourage teachers to have these conversations when appropriate.
Please visit the Second year of funded Four-Year-Old Kindergarten webpage to understand the eligibility requirements.
Applications are due by Thursday 30 November 2023.
If a child is turning 6 in funded kindergarten
If a child will turn 6 during their first or second year of funded Four-Year-Old-Kindergarten in 2024, families must have sought an exemption from school attendance with the department by Wednesday 1 November 2023.
Families will receive a letter from the department once the exemption request has been reviewed. Families are asked to provide a copy of this letter to the child’s early childhood service.
Parents and carers are responsible for getting an exemption from starting school, so please direct any parent or carer whose child will turn 6 in their first or second year of funded kindergarten to our website for more information.
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