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Placement Guide— Which Level Is Right for My Child?
Compare your child’s current skills across Life Skills, Functional Maths, Functional English and Social Communication—without relying only on age or school class.
To place your child, choose the level that describes what they can do right now—not their age or class.
Levels are ability-based, so a child may sit at different levels
for different subjects. If you are unsure, begin one level lower.
An easy start builds confidence and makes progression easier.
Ability first
Choose by current functional skills, not age alone.
Different subjects, different levels
A learner can correctly be Level 1 in Maths and Level 2 in Life Skills.
Ability-based levels
Place each subject separately
Six-level framework
Start lower when unsure
How to use this guide
Three steps to choose a confident starting point
Complete the process separately for every subject. Do not force one overall level if your child’s skills differ between curriculum areas.
Match current abilities
Find the description that best reflects what your child can already do consistently with their usual support.
Choose lower when between levels
If two descriptions seem possible, begin with the lower level and move forward after your child experiences early success.
Placement rule: choose according to current ability,
response method and independence—not diagnosis, age or school class
alone.
Interactive starting-point finder
Select a subject, then choose the closest skill description
This gives a suggested starting point, not a clinical or educational assessment. Repeat it for every subject.
Step 2 of 2
Which Life Skills description is closest?
This finder is educational guidance only. Consider input from your child’s educator or therapist when available.
The six levels at a glance
Compare entry skills subject by subject
These descriptions indicate a starting point. Individual learners may show uneven skills and may need adaptations within a level.
Level 1
Approx. below Nursery skillsCommunicates with a few words, signs or pictures. Needs hand-over-hand help for many tasks and sits with adult support for short periods.
Maths
No number skills needed; may recognise 1–3 numbers by sight.
English
No reading or writing needed; may point to pictures.
Life Skills
Needs full help with dressing, washing or eating.
Social
Responds to name and sits for 5–10 minutes with support.
Level 2
Approx. Nursery–LKG skillsUses 2–3 word phrases, follows simple instructions and attempts tasks but needs prompting to finish.
Maths
Counts real objects to 5; recognises numerals 1–5; matches and
sorts.
English
Recognises own name, points to familiar pictures and holds a
pencil or crayon.
Life Skills
Completes morning steps with help and can ask for help.
Social
Makes simple choices and takes turns with adult help.
Level 3
Approx. LKG–UKG skillsSpeaks in short sentences, knows letters and numbers and manages simple routines with some prompting.
Maths
Counts, reads and writes numbers to 20; distinguishes coins
from notes.
English
Knows letters and sounds, writes own name and reads a few
small words.
Life Skills
Dressing, washing and eating are mostly independent at home.
Social
Requests or refuses clearly and follows group instructions.
Level 4
Approx. UKG–Class 1 skillsHolds short conversations, reads first words, adds small numbers and follows classroom routines.
Maths
Numbers to 100, addition and subtraction within 20, recognises
coins and notes.
English
Reads simple sentences, knows 50+ sight words and writes small
words.
Life Skills
Manages belongings, hygiene and school-ready routines.
Social
Joins groups and holds basic back-and-forth conversation.
Level 5
Approx. Class 1–2 skillsReads and writes simple sentences, does basic maths and manages class with modifications.
Maths
Adds and subtracts to 100; tables of 2, 5 and 10; money to
₹100.
English
Reads short paragraphs, writes sentences and understands what
is read.
Life Skills
Completes chores, helps make food and knows basic safety.
Social
Maintains friendships and handles conversation independently.
Level 6
Approx. Class 2–3 skillsReads to learn, uses money and time, writes short paragraphs and manages schoolwork with lighter support.
Maths
Multiplies, divides, handles money with change and tells time
to five minutes.
English
Reads for understanding and writes a paragraph on familiar
topics.
Life Skills
Shops and travels with support, uses a phone and keeps
appointments.
Social
Understands others’ views and handles disagreement.
School ranges are approximate. They describe a functional skill range, not the class in which your child must be enrolled.
Still not sure?
Start slightly easier and build confidence first
A level that feels manageable lets your child understand the activity, practise the response and experience success. You can move forward when the starting skills become more consistent.
Placement questions
Choosing the right level FAQs
Answers about starting levels, uneven subject abilities, older learners and changing levels.
How do I know which level to start with?
Match your child to the level that describes what they can do right now, subject by subject—not their age or class. If they sit between two levels, choose the lower one.
An easy, successful start builds confidence and momentum more effectively than beginning with work that is too difficult.
Can my child be on different levels for different subjects?
Yes. That is normal and expected. A child might be Level 1 in Functional Maths and Level 2 in Life Skills.
Place each subject separately using the skills listed for that curriculum area rather than forcing one level across every subject.
My child is older but works below their class level. Which level should I choose?
Choose by current functional ability, not age. An older learner may correctly begin at Level 1 if the Level 1 entry skills describe what they can currently do.
Keep the teaching language respectful and age-appropriate even when foundational skills are being taught.
What if I choose the wrong level?
The levels overlap gradually. If the work is consistently too hard, move down and rebuild the required foundation. If it is consistently easy and independent, review the next level.
Do not move up based on one successful page alone. Look for the skill across repeated activities and real-life situations.
Are Levels 2–6 available to purchase now?
Level 1 is currently available in Life Skills, Functional Maths and Functional English. Levels 2–6 and Social Communication are in development and should appear as Coming Soon rather than purchasable products.