Work through the course
Complete the 16 lessons at your own pace and use the reflection prompts to connect ideas with your setting.
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School readiness, reimagined
School Readiness Beyond the ABCs: The Hidden Curriculum
Look beyond letters and numbers to the capabilities, relationships and everyday experiences that help children participate confidently in school life.
The whole child
Explore emotional regulation, social connection, independence, communication and curiosity.
Everyday practice
Reflect on the environments, routines and relationships that support learning and participation.
Shared responsibility
Build thoughtful conversations with families and practical approaches to transition.
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Course at a glance
Space to reflect.
Ideas to apply.
- Format
- Self-paced online
- Duration
- Approximately 120 minutes
- Audience
- Early childhood educators and teachers
- Price
- $39 AUD
- Access
- 12 months from successful enrolment
Learning and completion
Reflect, apply and demonstrate your learning.
Four modules and sixteen lessons bring school readiness into focus through whole-child capabilities, everyday experiences, conversations with families and practical action.
Complete the final assessment
After completing the lessons, answer 20 multiple-choice questions. The pass mark is 80% (16 correct answers). You may try again if needed.
Receive a certificate of completion
The certificate is issued through the Learning Hub after all lessons are completed and the final assessment is passed. It records course completion; it does not confer NESA accreditation or professional registration.
Course access and refunds
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Participants receive 12 months of access from successful enrolment.
Participants may request a change-of-mind refund within 14 days of purchase if they have not substantially accessed or completed the course. This policy does not limit any rights or remedies available under Australian Consumer Law. Refund requests can be directed to admin@newchaptereducation.com.au.
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Proposed connections · For review
Professional Standards and Framework Alignment
These proposed connections help educators consider the professional context of the course. Final alignment is subject to verification against the course content and the relevant career-stage descriptors.
| Focus area | Proposed connection to course themes |
|---|---|
| 1.1 — Physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students | Considering whole-child capabilities and individual characteristics in transition to school. |
| 1.2 — Understand how students learn | Reflecting on learning experiences, environments and research-informed approaches. |
| 3.7 — Engage parents/carers in the educative process | Exploring shared responsibility and thoughtful conversations about transition. |
| 6.2 — Engage in professional learning and improve practice | Connecting course ideas with reflection on everyday educator practice. |
| 7.3 — Engage with parents/carers | Considering respectful communication and collaborative relationships with families. |
EYLF V2.0
The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia V2.0 provides a relevant context for whole-child learning, relationships, reflection and continuity in transition.
View the approved learning frameworkNational Quality Standard
- Quality Area 1: educational program and practice.
- Quality Area 5: relationships with children.
- Quality Area 6: partnerships with families and communities.
Alignment is not accreditation.
Alignment does not mean NESA accreditation or provider recognition. No claim of NESA approval or accreditation is made for this course or New Chapter Education. Educators should check the requirements that apply to their own professional learning records.
Framework references: AITSL Teacher Standards · ACECQA EYLF V2.0 · ACECQA NQS
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