Before You Enrol: What Teachers Wish Parents Knew - with Jess Labban

Wine with Wita | Speech Pathology & Parenting Support · Sep 4, 2025 · 50m

Hi everyone,

This week on Wine with Wita, we’re kicking off our specialSchool Readiness Series with someone who’s seen it from all angles, both in the classroom and at home.

Jess Labban is back!! She is a primary school teacher with11 years of experience and a mum to two young kids.

In this conversation, Jess shares:

✅ What school readiness really means (hint: it’s not about writing their name)

✅ Why emotional regulation, attention and independence matter more than academics

✅ What happens when children start school before they’re truly ready

✅ The long-term impacts teachers see when kids are…