The transition from kindergarten to primary school is a significant step in a child's life. To ensure this transition is successful, professionals from various fields have been working together in the Oberbergischer Kreis since 2017
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Health Department,
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School Office/Educational Affairs;
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Heads of primary schools and kindergartens;
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District Youth Office;
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School Psychological Counseling Center;
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Head of the Department of Order and Social Affairs of the City of Wipperfürth;
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Consultants from public and private kindergarten providers;
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Coordination Integration through Education Municipal Integration Center;
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Department Head Social Services and Facilities of Caritas Oberbergischer Kreis
in a joint working group. Their goal is to sustainably shape the transition based on uniform standards. This ensures that children and their families receive the best possible support on their way to school. Especially during this critical learning phase, children and parents need reliable structures, guidance, and close collaboration among all involved actors. A coordinated approach builds confidence, strengthens trust, and lays the foundation for a successful start to school life.
The focus is on professional exchange, joint handling of current issues, and the development of practical solutions for a successful transition. The multidisciplinary working group offers space to share experiences, bring perspectives together, and jointly develop measures for quality improvement. This creates sustainable structures that benefit children, families, and educational institutions alike.
Currently, experts in early education are developing formats to support parents in fostering media literacy. An example of this is a joint parents' evening organized by the Oberberg Media Initiative with two primary schools and six kindergartens in Marienheide.
