Understanding school readiness the Dibber way

Is my child ready? It's a question that comes quietly at first – maybe when they start saying more words, when they begin packing their own little backpack, or when you see them watching older children play just beyond their comfort zone.

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It's not always about school readiness. Sometimes, it's deeper. You start to wonder: are they ready for the world beyond me? Are they ready to sit in a group, to listen, to speak up, to take turns? Will they be okay when I'm not right there?

At Dibber, we've seen it all – the nervous drop-offs, the proud moments when a child says their friend's name for the first time, the spark in their eyes when they master something small but mighty, like fastening a zip or remembering a story they loved.

We also know readiness isn't a tick-box. It's something you feel more than you see. It's in the way they wave goodbye with a little more confidence, or when they comfort a crying friend, even though just weeks ago, they would've cried themselves.