The Developmental Hierarchy of School Readiness

United Kingdom · CPD points & talks · Psychologists

School readiness is more than age or academic exposure, it reflects a complex interplay of neurodevelopmental maturity and foundational skill acquisition. In this insightful talk, Occupational Therapist Maude Le Roux explores the developmental milestones that underpin a child’s ability to succeed in the classroom environment.

Drawing on the work of Posner (on attentional development) and Baddeley (on working memory), this talk outlines the stepwise hierarchy of cognitive and sensory integration required to build executive functioning. The talk helps participants recognise how gaps in early development can impact attention, learning, and behaviour - often forcing students into compensatory strategies that diminish cognitive resources.

This presentation is ideal for psychologists, school-based clinicians, and allied health professionals seeking a clearer framework for assessing school readiness and understanding the neurodevelopmental building blocks that precede formal learning.

YouTube links

• Ayres' Sensory Integration - Part 1 - InfOT - YouTube
• Dyspraxia Explained - Learn the 3 parts of dyspraxia and how this relates to the SPD model. - YouTube

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:

• Describe the hierarchical model of school readiness from a developmental and neurological perspective

• Identify the role of nervous system maturation in supporting executive function in the classroom

• Understand how disruptions in foundational development can impair academic performance

• Apply key insights to improve assessment and intervention strategies for school-age children

• Collaborate more effectively with occupational therapists in supporting struggling students

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