About Ivy & Oak
Built to remove uncertainty for families.
Ivy & Oak was created by a small team of parents and practitioners who knew that finding the right service for a child with additional needs shouldn’t feel like a leap of faith.
740+
Verified providers
12k
Families supported
98%
Would recommend
Our Vision
Clarity and confidence for every child, parent and business.
For Children — Everyday spaces where all children feel understood, included and confident.
For Parents — Clarity and confidence when choosing where to go, knowing a business truly understands and supports their child.
For Businesses — Accessible, impactful tools designed by parents and professionals to turn good intentions into visible, child-centred competence that builds trust and loyalty.
The Ivy & Oak Standard
Three Tiers of Standards. Earned by Businesses, Trusted by Families.
Neurodiversity
Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, PDA, and other neurodevelopmental differences — how the business understands and accommodates the full range of how children think, process, and experience the world.
Anxiety & Mental Health
How the business supports children experiencing anxiety, emotional dysregulation, or mental health difficulties — with a focus on prevention of distress, not just response to it.
Physical Access & Disability
Wheelchair access, sensory tools, adapted equipment, and the practical accommodations that allow every child to participate fully.
Communication & Language
How staff communicate with children and families — including inclusive language, non-verbal communication, AAC awareness, and the avoidance of assumptions about family structure, ability, or behaviour.
Trauma-Informed Practice
Understanding the impact of adverse childhood experiences on behaviour, relationships with adults, and the ability to access services — and responding with compassion, patience, and evidence-based approaches.
Every provider is thoroughly assessed for their accreditation and must demonstrate a commitment to inclusion.
Empowering parents to choose with confidence and helping children access positive, enriching opportunities.
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Designed with parents, carers and children. Always.
Sensory-aware
We consider how spaces feel — not just how they look.
Independently funded
No hidden sponsorships. No pay-to-rank. Ever.