Kindy really is just a period where they get used to what school is all about. At least, that is how it is run where my kids are. Sure we have home readers and they cover the basics, but that is all a part of the learning experience.

Sams kindy teacher summed it up beautifully last year. "In kindy they learn about school so that starting in year one, they are learning in school".

I would definitely be giving the new school a good grilling. Mine and DHs move was based on getting the kids into a better school too. We ended up moving 3 hours north. See if you cant work out the areas you are looking at and try and find some feedback on the schools. There is a lot of mums here for a start, and google is always handy! I also have contacts at the NSWAGTC who might be able to give me some feedback on how certain schools deal with kids who learn differently.

Wishing you all the best luck.