Step 1 — Before SchooL ENTRY
School Readiness
Ages 4–5 · Year Before Kindergarten
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School Readiness Program
The Foundation of Confident Learning
Building confident, school-ready children
Learning & Co's School Readiness Program is a carefully designed program that supports children in developing the essential academic, social, and emotional skills needed for a confident and successful transition into Kindergarten.
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Designed for children aged 4–5 in the year before Kindergarten, this program provides a structured yet engaging learning environment that bridges the gap between early childhood education and formal schooling.
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Our program follows learning frameworks aligned with the NSW School Curriculum, ensuring children are introduced to key foundational concepts and learning approaches that mirror those used in primary classrooms.
Each term concludes with a written progress report from your child's teacher, providing a clear picture of what your child has achieved, where they are growing, and how you can best support them at home.
Frameworks aligned with the NSW School Syllabus
Program Structure
What to expect each term
10-Week Terms
Structured learning across a full school term with consistent weekly sessions
2-Hour Weekly Sessions
Engaging, purposeful sessions that balance focused learning with active discovery.
Small Class Sizes
No more than 10 children per class — ensuring individual attention for every child
Two Qualified Teachers
NESA-accredited primary school teachers who are also tertiary educators
Written Progress Report
Each term concludes with a written report from your child's teacher, covering achievements, growth areas, and home support strategies
Early Literacy & Language
Phonological awareness, letter recognition, vocabulary development, and foundational reading readiness.
Fine Motor Development
Activities to strengthen hand and finger muscles, preparing children for writing, drawing, and classroom tasks.
Core Skills for Kindergarten Success
What Children Learn
Foundational Numeracy
Counting, number recognition, basic patterns, and early mathematical reasoning through hands-on exploration.
Listening & Instructions
Developing the ability to listen attentively, follow multi-step directions, and engage productively in a classroom setting.
Movement & Learning
Structured movement activities are integrated into each session to support coordination, focus, confidence, and early learning skills.
Problem-Solving
Age-appropriate challenges that build critical thinking, creativity, and the ability to approach new problems with confidence.
Classroom Routines
Familiarity with group learning, independent tasks, guided instruction, and the rhythms of a school day.
Social & Emotional Development
Equally important to academic readiness is the focus on social and emotional development. By experiencing a classroom-style environment in a supportive setting, children become comfortable with routines and social expectations well before their first day of school.
✦ Working cooperatively with peers and building friendships
✦ Practising turn-taking and respectful communication
✦ Developing resilience when facing new challenges
✦ Gaining confidence in group and independent settings
✦ Nurturing curiosity and a genuine love of learning
✦ Building the independence needed to thrive in Kindergarten
Cooperation
Learning to work alongside peers with kindness and respect
Confidence
Feeling capable and excited about learning
Love of Learning
Cultivating genuine curiosity so children enter Kindergarten feeling excited and capable
Resilience
Bouncing back from challenges and trying again
Independence
Completing tasks with growing autonomy and self-belief
Option 1
Single Term Enrolment
Children can participate for a single 10-week term to gain valuable exposure to early learning skills and classroom routines — ideal as a short-term boost before school begins.
1 × 10-Week Term
Choose the Level of Support That is Right for Your Child
Flexible Participation
Option 2
Multi-Term Enrolment
Children may continue across multiple terms throughout the school year. Each term builds progressively upon the previous one, extending literacy, numeracy, fine motor, and social development skills in a structured and supportive way.
Multiple Terms · Full Year
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Stronger Academic Foundations
Literacy, numeracy, fine motor, and language skills aligned to NSW Curriculum expectations for Kindergarten.
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Resilience & Independence
The ability to approach new challenges with confidence and to persist through difficulty without relying on constant support.
What Children Gain
Program Outcomes
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Improved Social Confidence
Comfort working with peers, following instructions, and participating in group and independent learning tasks.
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A Love of Learning
Curiosity and enthusiasm for school, built through engaging, hands-on, and joyful learning experiences.
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Classroom Familiarity
Understanding of routines, expectations, and the structure of a school day — so nothing feels unfamiliar on day one.
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Smooth Kindergarten Transition
Children enter Kindergarten feeling capable, confident, and genuinely excited about the year ahead.