General Questions

  • Confident Start Academy provides small-group learning programs designed to help children develop the academic foundations and confidence needed for a successful start to school. Our programs focus on early literacy, numeracy, writing readiness, and important classroom skills such as listening, following instructions, and independent learning.

  • All sessions are designed and led by a qualified primary educator with experience in early years education. This ensures that lessons are aligned with what children are expected to know when they begin school.

  • To ensure personalised support, sessions are limited to a maximum of six children per group. This small-group model allows each child to receive individual guidance while also learning alongside peers.

Your Program Questions, Answered

  • We offer three programs designed for different stages of learning:

    • Mini Minds – Early foundations for younger learners beginning their learning journey
    • Confident Start – Our school readiness program for children preparing to begin Kindergarten
    • Early Achievers – Academic extension for children ready to further develop literacy and numeracy skills

    If you are unsure which program is most suitable, we are happy to provide guidance after reviewing your enrolment enquiry.

  • Programs typically run in weekly sessions during the school term. The Confident Start program is structured as an 8-week school readiness program, while other programs may continue throughout the term.

  • Our programs focus on building strong foundational skills, including:

    • Letter recognition and phonics
    • Early reading skills
    • Writing readiness and fine motor development
    • Number recognition and early mathematics
    • Listening, following instructions, and classroom routines
    • Confidence and independence in learning

Enrolment Questions

  • Parents can complete the online enrolment enquiry form on our website. After receiving your submission, we will review your child’s information and contact you with program recommendations and session availability.

  • Yes. To maintain our small-group learning model, places are limited to six children per session. We recommend enrolling early to secure a place in your preferred program.

  • Some families choose to begin with a short learning assessment session to help identify their child’s current literacy and numeracy skills. This can help ensure your child is placed in the most appropriate program.