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About Oak & Ivy

Oak & Ivy is a London-based coaching service that supports students aged 13–18 in developing the skills they need to thrive academically and personally. We specialize in executive function and academic coaching, helping students build structure, resilience, and independence—without the pressure of tutoring or therapy.

What makes Oak & Ivy different is our holistic, relationship-based approach. We don’t just focus on schoolwork—we focus on the student as a whole. Our coaching model is grounded in four key areas:

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  • Root: Building routines, organisation, and time management

  • Reflect: Strengthening emotional regulation and self-awareness

  • Rise: Developing self-advocacy and communication skills

  • Reach: Cultivating long-term planning and motivation

 

Each coaching relationship is bespoke—tailored to the student’s needs, learning style, and personal goals. Whether in-person or virtual, our sessions offer a consistent, warm, and structured space where students can grow.

We also recognise the critical role that parents play in a student’s success. That’s why Oak & Ivy offers parent coaching as an optional add-on, designed to align home routines with coaching goals, improve communication, and empower families with strategies that support long-term growth.

Oak & Ivy was founded on the belief that every student has the capacity to succeed—when given the right tools, guidance, and trust. We’re here to provide that foundation.

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Who We Serve

At Oak & Ivy, we work with students aged 13–18 who are motivated to grow—but may need support building the skills and systems to get there. Our students include those who want to improve their academic performance, manage their time more effectively, or feel more confident and in control of their learning. We also serve students with diverse learning needs, including ADHD, learning disabilities, mild autism and other learning challenges. Some may already have a diagnosis or school-based support plan; others may simply benefit from a structured, strengths-based approach to organisation, planning, and emotional regulation. No matter their starting point, we help students build clarity, consistency, and confidence—both in and out of the classroom.

At Oak & Ivy, our coaching is rooted in a characteristics-based approach that focuses on each student’s unique learning profile—not just their diagnosis. Our team is trained to recognise and support key executive functioning traits such as organisation, time management, emotional regulation, and flexibility.

We integrate several evidence-based frameworks to guide our work:

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  • Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS): We work with students to solve challenges together, addressing lagging skills with empathy and structure.

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI): Coaches use open-ended questions and reflective listening to build student ownership and motivation.

  • Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Our strategies are flexible and inclusive, supporting a wide range of learning needs through multiple pathways for engagement and success.​

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This integrated model allows us to support the whole child—academically, emotionally, and developmentally.

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