Four ways to start school on the bright side.
Two are free. All of them are for families with a child heading to school, especially children who need a little extra support.
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What Teachers Notice in the First Week of School (and How to Prepare at Home)
Five things most parents are never told, each with something simple to try at home. There's time at the end to ask us anything.
- Tuesday 27 October, 7pm Qld time
- Online, 45 minutes, replay included
- Includes our free Teacher Handover Page
The School Readiness Checklist
A simple way to see where your child is at across six areas of school readiness, with ideas to try at home and guidance on when to seek extra support.
Go further with us
Brightside Ready At Home
Our six-week program for children starting school in 2027. Each week has a short lesson and practical resources to use at home. No diagnosis needed.
- 28 resources across six weeks
- 15 founding family spots at $119
- Starts Monday 2 November 2026
Personalised School Readiness Sessions with Danielle
These sessions are for children in the year before Prep, usually around four to five years old. Danielle is a qualified early childhood teacher who has taught Kindy and Prep and worked as an inclusion support teacher. She plans each session around your child's strengths and the areas where they need more practice.
- Free 15-minute callDanielle calls you to talk about your child and your concerns, and you work out together whether the sessions are a good fit.
- Planning callA 30-minute call to go deeper and tailor the four sessions to your child.
- Four sessions at homeFour 45-minute sessions with Danielle, in your home.
- Your reportA written report on what we worked on, what we noticed and what to keep practising.
- Gold Coast and Brisbane
- In your home
- Five spots available
$567, or four weekly payments of $141.75 at no extra cost.
Brightside Learning Co provides general educational resources and sessions for families. We don't provide diagnosis, therapy or individual medical advice.
