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Effective Transitions

The national conversation around creating continuous learning pathways calls for smooth, seamless transitions between early childhood education (ECE) settings and schools.
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Effective Transitions

The national conversation around creating continuous learning pathways calls for smooth, seamless transitions between early childhood education (ECE) settings and schools. Yet, many ECE teachers find it challenging to build sustainable relationships and systems that truly empower both learners and families as they cross this critical boundary into school life.

Presented By

Barbara Watson (PhD)

Webinar Duration

Approximately 75 minutes

Skill Level

Suitable for educators

What will you learn?

In this workshop, we’ll explore research-backed principles and values-based strategies that promote collaboration and mana-enhancing practices, making transitions a positive, supportive experience. You’ll discover effective, practical approaches that don’t just apply to school transitions but can also be used to support children and families transitioning into and through ECE services.

Join us to gain insights and tools for fostering connection, trust, and continuity in every transition!

Certificate of completion provided
for your professional learning records
About the presenter

Barbara Watson (PhD)

PhD; MEdAdmin; BEd (ECE); Dip.Tchg (Primary)

Barbara is a qualified early childhood and primary teacher and has owned and managed early childhood centres. Having worked as part of the EC Professional Support team at the Faculty of Education for 7 years, she has strong links with The University of Auckland. While in this role Barbara facilitated a variety of workshops and programmes for a wide range of ECE services and also lectured on a number of ECE papers.

Barbara has a passion for supporting teachers to make effective links between theory and practice. Her Masters thesis focused on leadership and adult education and her PhD investigated how induction and mentoring programmes are enacted in education and care services. Barbara works with centre leaders as a mentor, coach and external appraiser. 

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