School Readiness Assessment

Children need to be able to cope with a full day at school and be somewhat self-sufficient. Consider whether your child can go to the toilet alone and do things like put on a jacket and feed themselves

Children need to be able to cope with separation and be able to relate to other children. Consider whether your child can control emotions such as anger and frustration.

Children need to be able to socialise and play with their classmates. Consider whether your child can take turns, share, compromise and work with others as part of a group.

Although children do not need to be able to read and write in order to start school, consider whether your child can do things like hold a pencil and use scissors.

Children need to be able to focus on activities for extended period of time. Consider whether your child can sustain concentration on table activities and at mat time.

Children need to understand and be able to communicate with teachers and peers as well as follow instructions and directions. Consider whether your child is able to follow three step instructions (e.g. ‘go to the toilet, wash your hands and get your lunch’).

Children need to be able to adapt to new and unexpected events and cope with transitions. Consider how your child responds to changes in routines and interacting with new people.