Empowering learners to reach their true potential.
Our Approach
At Oak & Ivy, we take a whole-child approach to academic and executive function coaching. We recognise that success in school is not just about completing homework—it's about building routines, managing emotions, developing independence, and staying motivated. Our coaching is personalised, relational, and rooted in evidence-based strategies that support each student’s unique learning profile. By addressing both the academic and emotional aspects of learning, we help students grow into confident, capable learners for life.
Root is where structure begins. In this area, students learn to build reliable routines, organise their materials, manage their time, and break down tasks into manageable steps. Coaches guide students in developing systems that support independence—like using planners, prioritising work, and creating effective study habits. By helping students “put down roots,” we create the foundation for stability, predictability, and long-term academic growth.
Reflect focuses on emotional awareness, regulation, and self-understanding. In this area, students learn to recognise how emotions impact their learning, identify stressors, and apply strategies to manage anxiety, frustration, and overwhelm. Coaches support students in developing healthy habits and a balanced routine—including sleep, screen time, exercise, and downtime. Reflect helps students build resilience and confidence, giving them the tools to navigate challenges with greater clarity and control.
Rise is about building self-advocacy, communication, and interpersonal skills. In this domain, students learn how to speak up for themselves, ask for help, manage group work, and navigate social and academic expectations with confidence. Coaches help students develop their voice, practise communication strategies, and engage more actively in their own learning journey. Rise empowers students to take ownership and feel more in control of their school experience.
Reach focuses on long-term planning, motivation, and self-determination. In this domain, students set meaningful goals and learn how to break them into achievable steps. Coaches support them in developing future-oriented thinking—whether planning for exams, transitions, or life beyond school. Through Reach, students strengthen their sense of purpose, build persistence, and begin to see themselves as capable of shaping their own path forward.
