This project aimed to develop and test tools for measuring the outcomes and indicators of a positive transition to school for children, parents/families, early childhood educators and school teachers in Victoria. The specific objectives were: a) Develop outcome-focused data collection and monitoring tools to measure the outcomes and indicators of a positive start to school for children, parents/families and early childhood and school educators. b) Test the validity of these newly developed data collection tools, including an investigation of whether these tools will be applicable and inclusive of all children. In particular, families with an Indigenous or Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background or who have a child with a disability. c) Make recommendations to DEECD on the further development and utilisation of these new data collection tools. The intention of this project is to enable educators to measure how well children have transitioned into school and to determine what, if any, changes and supports are needed for schools to be ready for children and families. (author abstract)