ABSTRACT.This is an interim report on screening for learning problems in the first year at school. It forms part of a prospective study of convulsions, epilepsy and learning disorders which commenced in 1970.Poor correlation between teacher and parent opinion as to school readiness, activity, clumsiness and inco‐ordination is shown. For example, in only 2% did both parent and teacher consider a child over‐active.The problems encountered by teachers suggests a need for a wider variety of learning experience for children starting school than presently offered in Victo