School readiness support for a confident start
Starting school brings new routines, communication demands and opportunities for independence. Our School Readiness Program focuses on the individual skills a child needs to participate in their next learning environment.
People first
Who this service may support
Children preparing to start school
The program is designed for children who benefit from focused practice before entering a school environment.
Parents and carers
Families receive practical information that can help make new routines more predictable at home.
Early learning partners
With consent, relevant strategies can be shared with educators to support a consistent transition.
In your own words
Common starting points
Following classroom routines
Children practise transitions, listening, joining activities and completing short familiar sequences.
Communicating needs
Support focuses on understanding instructions, asking for help and expressing choices in useful ways.
Participation and independence
Activities address play, self-care, attention, fine-motor tasks or regulation according to individual goals.
Meaningful progress
Everyday goals
- Practising selected skills linked with everyday school participation.
- Helping families prepare routines and communication for the transition.
- Identifying supports that help the child enter school with greater familiarity.
Individual and collaborative
What support may involve
- An individual-fit discussion before enrolment so goals and support needs are understood.
- Structured activities focused on communication, routines, play and functional participation.
- Practical feedback for families and, when consented to, relevant early learning or school teams.
A clear path
How to get started
Start with a conversation
Tell us about the person, their strengths, everyday routines and the goals that matter now.
Confirm the right next step
The team considers suitability, location, timing, fees and the most useful service or assessment.
Review support together
Recommendations and supports are reviewed as priorities, environments and participation change.
Funding and appointment access
School readiness places are offered after an individual conversation about fit and timing.
Marsden Therapy is a Registered NDIS Provider and welcomes agency-managed, plan-managed and self-managed participants, as well as private clients. Plan coverage depends on individual circumstances.
Service suitability, delivery setting, timing, fees and availability are confirmed with the team before support begins.
Clinic, home, school, community, telehealth, day care and child care options are considered when appropriate for the person, service and goals.
Useful to know
Frequently asked questions
Does school readiness mean teaching the school curriculum?
It does not. The program focuses on functional participation, communication and routines rather than replacing classroom teaching.
Is every child placed in the same program format?
Each child is considered individually. Suitability, goals, group or individual format, timing and available places are discussed before enrolment.
Can parents be involved in school readiness support?
Yes. Parent and carer involvement can help selected strategies carry into home routines and the transition to school.
Where to find us
Available locations
Next step
Ready for the next step?
Choose booking when you are ready, or contact the team if you would like to ask about suitability, funding or availability first.