Most school readiness checklists focus on letters and numbers. The research says there's more to it.
Get a clear picture of where your child is ready, what's worth focusing on, and exactly what to do at home before school starts.
For children starting primary school in 2027
Here's what your report looks like:
| Area | Where they are now |
|---|---|
| Physical Readiness | Genuine Strength |
| Social Readiness | Genuine Strength |
| Emotional Readiness | Progressing Well |
| Learning Readiness | Genuine Strength |
| Communication Readiness | Worth Building |
About Ollie's Readiness
"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."
Example only — your report is written specifically about your child, based on what you observe at home.
"Makes it easy to see where my child is thriving and what to focus on next. Gave me real confidence as a parent."
— Kitty, mum of two · Inner South, Sydney
$29 AUD · one-time · no subscription
Takes about 8 minutes. No worksheets, no testing, no stress.
Early access pricing — increases to $49 after the early access period.
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.
As an early childhood educator, I love that Nousli helps parents feel more confident about where their child is at — recognising every child is unique and supporting families in deciding where to focus their energy in the lead up to school.
— Kelly, Early Childhood Educator · North Shore, Sydney
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. Based on observable, everyday home behaviour — not a test, not a clinical instrument, and not a verdict.
The Starting School Planner gives you a specific answer — about your child, right now.
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.
For example: not just 'work on communication' — but the specific conversation starter to use at dinner tonight, and what to expect over the next four weeks.
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 mum. Before my son started school I did what most parents do — I found checklists. They told me whether he could hold a pencil or count to ten. What they didn't give me was a complete picture across all the areas that actually matter. So I built one.
The Starting School Planner is what I wished had existed when I was preparing my son for school.
I'm amazed — the results captured my daughter perfectly after just a few short questions. I finally have a clear picture of where she's at and what to do next.
— Delia, mum of a 4-year-old · Sydney
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