Starting School
Considering Early Entry or Delaying School?
Considering Early Entry or Delaying School?
As a parent, do you:
Each child develops at a different rate. There is no set 'growing timetable' and often the advice a parent receives can be generalized and unhelpful.
Dr Byrne has extensive experience in helping parents make good decisions about their children's development and education.
As each case is different, she will discuss with you the pros and cons of the different ways younger children can be assessed to help you make decisions about entry to school.
Different school sectors (State, Catholic and Independent) may have different requirements, too. Gail is happy to discuss these with you.
Dr Byrne will work with you to:
After making an initial enquiry by phone or email a consultation can be arranged.
- wonder what age your child should enter school?
- suspect your child may be ready to start school before the regulations allow?
- have concerns that your child might not be ready?
- wonder about the advantages/disadvantages of starting school later?
Each child develops at a different rate. There is no set 'growing timetable' and often the advice a parent receives can be generalized and unhelpful.
Dr Byrne has extensive experience in helping parents make good decisions about their children's development and education.
As each case is different, she will discuss with you the pros and cons of the different ways younger children can be assessed to help you make decisions about entry to school.
Different school sectors (State, Catholic and Independent) may have different requirements, too. Gail is happy to discuss these with you.
Dr Byrne will work with you to:
- assess, if required, your child's readiness for school
- provide sound advice regarding schools suitable for your child
- advise on developmental delays and/or learning difficulties
- advise on developmental precocity – gifted children / children of high intellectual potential (CHIP)
- help with general parenting issues for children with special learning needs
After making an initial enquiry by phone or email a consultation can be arranged.