School Readiness Programme

Our School Readiness Programme prepares children to move from early intervention into formal schooling, whether that is mainstream, special education or international primary school. This targeted track builds the academic, social and independence skills children need to participate confidently in a structured classroom with less one-to-one support. It gives them the strategies, confidence and habits they need to succeed.

What makes it different

While school readiness skills are part of our daily programme, this track increases the focus. We:

  • Align IEP goals with school-based expectations in literacy, numeracy, classroom routines, self-help and peer interaction

  • Simulate real classrooms with routines such as raising hands, taking turns, following multi-step instructions and managing transitions

  • Prepare for school assessments through one-to-one sessions, visual schedules and social stories that make new situations easier to manage

  • Collaborate with future schools, where possible, by sharing strategies, reports and transition plans for a smoother start

  • Offer optional add-ons such as extra speech or occupational therapy sessions or psychologist referrals for updated assessments

Who it’s for

The programme is for children aged 5 to 7 years who are approaching primary school age. It suits children with emerging readiness in:

  • Sitting tolerance and attention to task

  • Following simple group routines

  • Basic self-help such as toileting and eating

  • Understanding group instructions

You do not need a confirmed school placement to join. We support children who are preparing to apply, deciding whether to defer or simply building confidence before school entry.

How it works

We recommend starting 12 to 18 months before school entry. The minimum runway is six months for fast-track preparation. Readiness activities are integrated into the daily timetable. These include group learning, mock classrooms and targeted one-to-one sessions. Families receive checklists, home routines and planning tools to reinforce skills outside the classroom.

The outcome

By the time they start school, your child will have the practice, support and confidence to manage classroom life, from lining up for recess to raising their hand to answer a question.