Starting School Planner
Tell me a little about your child to get started
Designed for children starting primary school in 2027.
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This helps us tailor your child's plan to their stage of development. Not stored.
South Australia has two school intake dates per year. This planner calculates your preparation time based on a late January start. If your child is starting mid-year, use the preparation guidance as a general guide rather than a precise timeline.
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We only store your child's first name and your email address to send you the report. Your answers, including date of birth and state, are not retained.
7 minutes · 5 sections · Answer based on what you see at home.
Section 1 of 5
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Section 1
Writing your child's personalised report...
This takes about 15 seconds
Every child's shape is different. This is 's.
The two areas your plan focuses on are where a little consistent effort before school starts will make the most difference.
Section 2
Section 3
The Starting School Planner is a parent-observation tool designed to help families reflect on their child's development in the lead-up to starting school. It is not a clinical assessment, developmental screening instrument, psychological evaluation, or substitute for professional advice. It is designed for children starting primary school in 2027 — if your child is younger than 4 years or has already started primary school, results may not accurately reflect their stage of development.
This planner is designed for families in the general preparation phase who are not currently working with a specialist. If your child is already receiving support from an occupational therapist, speech pathologist, psychologist, or developmental paediatrician, their professional plan is the right guide to follow. Using this planner alongside or instead of specialist advice is not recommended.
Results are based entirely on the observations provided by the parent or caregiver completing the planner. They reflect those observations — not an independent assessment of the child — and should not be used as a diagnostic measure or to make decisions about a child's educational placement, medical care, or therapeutic support.
If you have concerns about your child's development — including their speech, physical development, emotional regulation, learning, or social skills — please speak with your GP, paediatrician, or a qualified early childhood specialist. Your GP can advise on what support options and referral pathways are available to you.
Nousli Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any decisions made in relation to a child's educational placement, medical care, therapeutic support, or developmental assessment on the basis of this planner's results. This planner does not constitute professional advice of any kind. Results are provided for general informational and planning purposes only.