Knowing whether your child is ready for Prep can prove to be a difficult decision. Not only must children be academically ready for the transition, but they also must possess adequate social and emotional skills to support them to successfully develop relationships with their peers and teachers.   We understand these challenges that parents commonly face and can help you make an informed decision for your child based on their individual needs, through our school readiness assessment package.

 

In some cases, children are deemed eligible to commence their schooling earlier than usually required (early entry to Prep). A school readiness assessment can also be useful in determining whether this is an option for your child.

 

Further information about early school entry requirements can be found on the Queensland Department of Education website.

 

A School Readiness Assessment typically includes:

1. Parent interview to review your child’s educational and developmental history, and to ensure the school readiness assessment is appropriate.

2. Administration of a standardised cognitive assessment (WPPSI-IV), and distribution of questionnaires assessing the child’s behaviour and skills to parents/kindy teachers.

3. A detailed report with tailored recommendations for your child.

4. Parent feedback session (30 minutes).

5. A Letter to the Queensland Department of Education to support early school entry – if eligible.

 

The process:

1. An initial consultation (1 x 50 minute parent only session) with the Psychologist.

2. Where a School Readiness Assessment is deemed suitable and appropriate for your child, the School Readiness Assessment package includes:

   • A 2-hour assessment session for the child with the Psychologist (mornings preferred)

   • A tailored report written by the Psychologist

   • 1 x 30-minute parent only feedback session with the Child Psychologist (2 weeks after the final assessment session)

 

If you have any queries or questions relating to any of our school readiness assessment processes, including the fees for the initial consultation and/or the School Readiness Assessment package, please give us a call on:

(07) 3734 7194.