An 8-minute parent observation planner that gives you a personalised picture of your child across five school readiness areas — written about your child specifically, with two practical activities to start straight away. Because knowing what to focus on before that first day makes all the difference.
Two sections: what your child is already strong in — and what's worth your focus before school starts.
For children starting primary school in 2027
Start the Planner →Takes about 8 minutes. No worksheets, no testing, no stress.
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Each question is based on something you can observe at home — how your child handles waiting, follows instructions, plays with other kids, or engages with books. No testing. No worksheets.
Your report shows two things: what your child is genuinely strong in right now, and which areas will benefit most from focused support before school starts.
Your plan is adjusted for how long you have before school begins — whether that's 6 months or 18. Specific, low-pressure activities. No guesswork.
The Starting School Planner is developed in line with the five developmental domains of the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) — the national framework used to measure children's development at school entry across Australia. The questions are based on observable, everyday home behaviour — not a test, not a clinical instrument, and not a verdict. Just an honest picture of where your child is, and what's worth your attention before the first day.
Most school readiness resources give you a generic checklist — the same list for every child. The Starting School Planner is different. It starts with what you already observe at home and builds a picture that is specific to your child, structured around the areas that actually predict how children settle into school.
Parents come to the planner when…
The Starting School Planner gives you an answer — specific to your child, right now.
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Example — Starting School Planner narrative
"Ollie's physical and social foundations are genuinely strong — the kind of base that makes the first few weeks of school feel manageable rather than overwhelming. The area worth the most focus before he starts is communication. Not vocabulary — his vocabulary is fine. It's specifically storytelling: being able to tell a teacher what happened, or explain what he needs. Try this at home: at dinner, ask Ollie to tell the family one thing that happened today. Listen without prompting. Let him find the words. Do this three or four times a week for the next two months and you'll see a real shift in how confidently he narrates — which is exactly the communication skill that predicts a smooth start."
After the planner, you'll see
The goal is to leave you feeling like a prepared, informed parent — not anxious, not uncertain. Just clear on what to do next.
Build your child's Starting School Plan →Why Nousli exists
Nousli was built by Sue — an Australian data scientist and parent. Before my child started school, I did what most parents do — I found checklists. Lots of them. They told me whether my child could hold a pencil or count to ten. What they didn't give me was a full picture. I wanted to understand how my child was developing across all the areas that actually matter for starting school — not just academic ones — and whether there was anything specific I could do to help them feel better equipped for that big transition.
The Starting School Planner is built around the five domains that research consistently identifies as important for school adjustment — not just academic skills, but physical, social, emotional, and communication foundations too. It takes what you already observe about your child at home and turns it into something structured and actionable.
Is this right for your family?
This planner is for parents who want to best prepare their child for the big school transition — whether you are just starting to think about it or have been wondering for a while. Starting school is a big transition. This planner helps you walk into it feeling prepared — with a clear picture of where your child is strong, and where a little focused practice at home will make the biggest difference before that first day.
If your child is already working with a specialist, such as an occupational therapist, speech pathologist, developmental paediatrician, or psychologist — their professional plan is the right guide to follow. This planner is not designed to substitute for specialist advice.
A single $29 payment gives you the full two-section planner report — personalised to your child's age and how long you have until school begins. No account needed. No recurring charges.
Most parents finish in under 10 minutes. Your report is delivered immediately and emailed to you.
Early access
No subscription · No recurring charges
Early access pricing — increases to $49 after the early access period.
18 questions. Based on what you see at home. A clear plan in minutes.
Start the Planner →$29 early access · One-time · No account required · Results immediately