Ready, set, grow

Ready, set, grow

Ready, set, grow

At The Grove Academy, we nurture confident, capable and independent children, preparing them for a successful transition to school and beyond.

At The Grove Academy, we nurture confident, capable and independent children, preparing them for a successful transition to school and beyond.

  • Educator helping two preschool children with a drawing activity at a small table in childcare
  • Three preschool children exploring coloured translucent shapes on a light table against a space backdrop at childcare
  • Preschool children playing shop with a toy cash register in a sunny childcare room
  • Wooden board with rows of coloured balls and child tweezers for a preschool fine motor activity in childcare
  • Preschool boy drawing with a marker at a table in a childcare classroom
  • Wooden discs with letters and alphabet cards on a table for preschool early literacy at childcare

Through meaningful play, intentional learning experiences and everyday opportunities to build independence, we support each child’s unique journey.

Through meaningful play, intentional learning experiences and everyday opportunities to build independence, we support each child’s unique journey.

Through meaningful play, intentional learning experiences and everyday opportunities to build independence, we support each child’s unique journey.

At The Grove Academy, we nurture confident, capable and independent children, preparing them for a successful transition to school and beyond. Our school readiness approach strengthens:

At The Grove Academy, we nurture confident, capable and independent children, preparing them for a successful transition to school and beyond. Our school readiness approach strengthens:

Communication

Resilience

Friendship

A love of learning

OUR APPROACH

How we support school readiness

How we support school readiness

How we support school readiness

Early Literacy

Early Literacy

Building early literacy skills through our all-inclusive Reading Eggs program. Each child receives their own individual login and is supported weekly to work towards personalised learning goals.

Families can also access the program at home, creating meaningful opportunities to learn together and strengthen the connection between home and our service.

Independence & Life Skills

Independence & Life Skills

Through our Ready, Set, Grow program, children experience school-style routines. These meaningful experiences build independence, responsibility and familiarity with primary school.

Science & Early Numeracy

Building curiosity, problem-solving and early mathematical thinking through hands-on exploration.

Physical Development & Wellbeing

Strengthening fundamental movement skills, body awareness and healthy habits.

Social & Emotional Confidence

Nurturing friendships, resilience, emotional regulation and positive transitions.

Creativity & Self-Expression

Inspiring imagination, communication and confidence through creative arts and meaningful play.

Community Connections & Real-World Experiences

Building confidence and a sense of belonging through visits from local primary school teachers and community members, alongside purposeful excursions and incursions that support a smooth transition to school.

PARTNERING WITH FAMILIES

Preparing together for school

We believe a successful transition to school begins with strong partnerships between children, families, educators and local primary schools.

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School Readiness Checklists

Twice a year, we celebrate each child’s progress and identify opportunities for growth.

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Transition to School Statements

A clear picture of each child’s strengths, shared to support their move to primary school.

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Parent portal & monthly curriculum

Families remain connected through our parent portal and visible monthly curriculum, highlighting key focus goals and how we are supporting every child to feel confident, capable and ready for their next chapter.

PARTNERING WITH FAMILIES

Preparing together for school

We believe a successful transition to school begins with strong partnerships between children, families, educators and local primary schools.

/01

School Readiness Checklists

Twice a year, we celebrate each child’s progress and identify opportunities for growth.

/02

Transition to School Statements

A clear picture of each child’s strengths, shared to support their move to primary school.

/03

Parent portal & monthly curriculum

Families remain connected through our parent portal and visible monthly curriculum, highlighting key focus goals and how we are supporting every child to feel confident, capable and ready for their next chapter.

PARTNERING WITH FAMILIES

Preparing together for school

We believe a successful transition to school begins with strong partnerships between children, families, educators and local primary schools.

/01

School Readiness Checklists

Twice a year, we celebrate each child’s progress and identify opportunities for growth.

/02

Transition to School Statements

A clear picture of each child’s strengths, shared to support their move to primary school.

/03

Parent portal & monthly curriculum

Families remain connected through our parent portal and visible monthly curriculum, highlighting key focus goals and how we are supporting every child to feel confident, capable and ready for their next chapter.

Because at The Grove Academy, it's in our nature to nurture.

Because at The Grove Academy, it's in our nature to nurture.

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