A new resource for early childhood educators will be launched at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Albury-Wodonga on Monday 10 November by The Hon. Sussan Ley, Member for Farrer and Assistant Minister for Education.

The resource, Continuity of Learning: A resource to support effective transition to school and school-age care, is the culmination of a national project developed by CSU researchers to share examples of effective practices to help make the start to school and school-age care a positive one for all.

The research team was led by Professor Sue Dockett and Professor Bob Perry at the CSU School of Education, who have a long record of researching ways to support children, families and communities when children start school.

Professor Sue Dockett said the resource has been developed after an extensive consultation with many children, parents and educators in a range early childhood settings and schools across the country.

"This is an important time in Australian early childhood education," Professor Perry said.

"Across the country, children and their families, and education professionals in early childhood settings, schools, and school-age care centres are all talking about the start of the new school year and what they can do to make this a positive experience for the thousands of children who start school and school-age care every year in Australia.

"Many people and their communities contribute to a positive start to school. There is considerable research evidence that demonstrates that a positive start to school is an important step in children's school careers. Children who experience a positive transition to school are well-placed for future academic and social success. Likewise, a positive start to school-age care helps children and families feel supported in the move to school."

Continuity of Learning was developed with funding from the federal Department of Education, and shares stories of effective practice as educators work with the new curricula. These stories reflect a range of effective practices in multiple contexts.

"It is also a time of considerable change as both prior-to-school and school settings implement new curriculum approaches," Professor Dockett said.

"The resource encourages educators to reflect on their own practices and to work collaboratively with children, families, and other professionals as they plan and implement transition programs in their own communities."

The resource is due to be mailed to over 17 000 early childhood services across Australia in the coming weeks.

The launch is at the Murray Children's Centre (building 711) 386 Elizabeth Mitchell Drive at CSU in Albury-Wodonga at 8.30am Monday 10 November.