School Ready Program in Melbourne
RHZ Tutoring’s School Ready Program helps children prepare for Prep with structured support in early literacy, early numeracy, fine motor development, classroom readiness, confidence, and school routines.
Designed for children who are preparing to start school and need support building the confidence and foundational skills needed for a smoother transition into Prep.
What school readiness support can help with
- Early literacy and phonics readiness
- Counting, number recognition, and early numeracy
- Pencil grip, tracing, and handwriting readiness
- Following instructions and listening skills
- Confidence, independence, and school routines
- Social and classroom readiness before Prep starts
What the School Ready Program covers
Our school readiness tutoring is designed to help children become more confident and capable before starting school. We focus on the practical skills parents usually worry about most before Prep begins.
Literacy Readiness
Early literacy support to help children become more familiar with sounds, letters, words, and the first steps of reading and writing.
- Letter recognition
- Phonics and letter sounds
- Name writing
- Early reading readiness
Numeracy Readiness
Early numeracy support to build confidence with numbers, counting, shapes, patterns, and basic problem-solving.
- Counting and number recognition
- Shapes and patterns
- Comparing quantities
- Simple numeracy concepts
Fine Motor & Handwriting Readiness
Practical pre-writing and fine motor activities that support pencil control, tracing, and classroom tasks.
- Pencil grip
- Tracing and pre-writing lines
- Hand control for writing
- Scissor and classroom tool confidence
Classroom Readiness
Support for the non-academic skills children need before school starts, including routines, listening, and confidence in group settings.
- Following instructions
- Listening and concentration
- Turn-taking and routine
- Confidence and independence
Who this service is for
Children preparing for school next year
Great for children who are about to start Prep and need help building the key academic and classroom-readiness foundations first.
Children who need more confidence before school
Ideal for children who are shy, unsure, or need more support adjusting to school-style routines and expectations.
Families wanting a smoother transition into Prep
Helpful for parents who want their child to feel more prepared in literacy, numeracy, listening, independence, and classroom habits.
How the School Ready Program works
School readiness assessment
We identify which early literacy, numeracy, fine motor, and classroom-readiness skills need the most support first.
Structured support plan
We recommend the right support based on age, confidence level, and the skills your child needs before starting Prep.
Weekly sessions + parent feedback
Children work on targeted readiness skills, and parents get clear feedback on what was covered and what to practise next.
Why parents choose school readiness tutoring
Starting school can feel exciting but also stressful. RHZ’s School Ready Program helps children feel more confident, familiar, and prepared before they enter the classroom.
Less overwhelm before school starts
Children feel more comfortable with school-style tasks and routines before their first day of Prep.
Stronger literacy and numeracy basics
Children build familiarity with the early academic skills they are likely to meet in Prep.
Clearer guidance for parents
Parents can understand what their child is doing well and what still needs support before school begins.