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School Readiness Program
Our School Readiness Program is designed for children ready for kindergarten, whether they meet typical developmental milestones or have delays. It’s a great fit for kids who will soon start school and want to learn in a group setting with plenty of adult support.
Here’s what the program offers:
– Simulates a school environment in a small group (3-5 kids) to boost your child’s skills.
– Helps your child get used to the structured routine they’ll experience in school.
– Provides a supportive social setting with a high adult-to-child ratio to improve social and play skills.
– Encourages children to use both verbal and non-verbal language to communicate their needs.
– Develops appropriate social behaviours and emotional control.
– Enhances finger strength and handwriting.
– Strengthens your child’s muscle coordination and balance.
What is Developmental Milestones and Developmental Delay?
Developmental milestones are markers that show the expected skills a child should develop as they grow. We assess your child’s progress in:
– Physical abilities
– Social skills
– Emotional skills
– Thinking abilities
– Language skills
This evaluation is based on the skills typical for their age (Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority, 2018).
Children with developmental delays struggle with everyday activities that are usually easy for others their age. They may need extra help with speaking, walking, focusing, and playing (National Disability Insurance Scheme, 2024 March 28). Our School Readiness Group Program at Diversey Care offers specialized group support to these children, using a team of experts to enhance their development.
Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority. (2018). Developmental milestones and the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards. https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2018-02/DevelopmentalMilestonesEYLFandNQS.pdf
National Disability Scheme. (2024, March 28). Developmental Delay and The Early Childhood Approach. https://www.ndis.gov.au/understanding/families-and-carers/early-childhood-approach-children-younger-9/developmental-delay-and-early-childhood-approach
Why Is School Readiness Important?
The school readiness program is important to help children adjust well. To adapt well, children must develop skills such as;
- Social skills
- Fine motor skills
- Physical skills
- Literacy skills
- Emotional regulation
These skills are necessary for your child to stay caught up with their peers, preventing a dislike for school. School readiness is even more important for children with developmental delays. It will take time to get them comfortable with the school routine, and without proper guidance, they will struggle to regulate their emotions and connect with peers.
Hence, to help them adjust better once they’re at school, we simulate a school-like class with same-age peers.
During these class-like sessions, our professional Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists will encourage children to talk, play, and learn together. Occupational therapists will engage them with sensory items – like play dough or sand – desensitising them to the textures they will meet at school. Giving them the space to touch, grip, and play with the provided tools improves their dexterity, grip strength, and fine motor skills.
They will learn to learn in a team and play with a partner to improve communication skills, whether verbal or non-verbal. Moreover, these group activities encourage children to self-regulate, share their toys, and help each other – improving emotional maturity.
Why Diversey Care?
Personalised Approach
Your needs are unique. Therefore, we will work one-on-one with you to get the best results
Support and Guidance
Your child will get thorough support from professionals and same-age peers.
Convenient Schedule
Our school readiness sessions are always on weekends, saving you time and money.
Easy to Reach
The sessions will be held at our Glen Waverley Clinic, only a 5-minute walk from the Glen Waverley station.
How the program is going to help your child?
Here are five unique advantages our School Readiness Program can provide to your child and prepare them for school:
In a 3-hour session, your child will see at least 2 specialists at a fraction of the 1v1 NDIS rate.
- We use a multidisciplinary team to facilitate our program, bring together various specialists like Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, and Psychologists. This diverse expertise ensures holistic development in areas such as physical abilities, social skills, emotional regulation, thinking skills, and language.
The program reduces anxiety and regulates their emotion in activities kids enjoy.
- Our strengths-based approach highlights and builds on what your child does best. By recognizing your child's unique strengths and interests, we tailor activities that foster their confidence and abilities, making learning more effective and enjoyable.
We coordinate with other health professionals to develop personalised plans that work best for your child.
- The person-centred approach in our program means we look at your child's individual needs and preferences. We create a personalized developmental plan that respects your child's perspective and directly addresses their specific needs and potential barriers.
Get ahead of the curve, start strong before your child transitions into kindy or school
- Our program is designed to smooth your child's transition into kindergarten or school. By developing essential school-readiness skills and adapting to your child’s learning style, we help ease the move to a more structured learning environment.
Our secure site and experienced therapists provide peace of mind while you enjoy a break during the session.
- We believe in strong collaboration with families. By involving you in the planning and application of your child's development plan, we ensure that our efforts are aligned with your expectations and insights, creating a supportive and consistent learning atmosphere for your child.
Our School Holiday Programs
Lego Group
For children aged 3-6. 2 hours session for children to bond and play. They will read instructions on how to build the Lego and role-play together. This will improve their social, fine motor, and communication skills.
Board Game Group
For children aged 7-10. 2 hours session for children to strategise and play together. This will improve children's focus, attention span, social skills, and communication skills.
Writing Group
For children aged 7-10. 2 hours session to encourage children to write. They will write with many medium, like paper, sand, yogurt, and more. This will improve their dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Who Can Enrol?
Children who are aged between 3 to 6 years old and are hoping to receive intensive support with the process of transitioning into kindergarten or school.
Costs
For further information on our School Readiness Group Program fee, please contact Admin@diverseycare.com.au or phone 1300 908 991 to speak to our representative.
How To Enrol?
Complete our Online Referral Form to enrol.
Where Can You Find Us?
Our clinic is at Suite 3, 260 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley 3150. Our specialists are available all around Queensland and Victoria.
Contact us via the form below we will contact you within 2 business hours.
If the matter is urgent, please call us at 1300 908 991.