Hopscotch Children's Therapy Centre

What Hopscotch Children's Therapy Centre does

Hopscotch Children's Therapy Centre is a specialist paediatric therapy provider founded in 2002, operating from a single clinic at 11 Gower Street in central London (Bloomsbury) with 9 employees. It delivers three core clinical disciplines — Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, and Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) — under an integrated multidisciplinary model in which therapists from different disciplines plan jointly rather than in silos. The clinic also operates purpose-built sensory integration rooms with suspended equipment, swings, and full proprioceptive, vestibular, and tactile materials; it is described as one of very few certified Ayres SI clinics in the UK, with Clinical Director Dimitrios Mylonadis internationally recognised in SI for autistic children.

The service portfolio extends well beyond core therapy into condition-specific programmes (autism, ADHD, DCD/Dyspraxia, dyslexia, developmental delays, speech/language difficulties), specialist offerings such as handwriting programmes, intensive school-holiday therapy blocks, social skills groups, and an early-intervention programme for 0-5 year-olds, plus assessment services for EHCP report writing, exam access arrangements (JCQ-compliant), and Disabled Facilities Grant home adaptations across England. Reach runs from clinic-based and home-visit services in London (zones 1-6, with fixed travel fees) to nationally delivered home adaptation reports and internationally accredited Sensory Integration training courses (Modules 1, 2, and 3).

The business model blends direct-to-consumer therapy (per-session fees, block-booking discounts of 5% on 10-15 sessions, intensive programmes) with enterprise and institutional B2B work — most notably commissioned therapy packages from local authorities across London boroughs (with a longstanding Camden LA relationship), outreach and CPD training for schools and nurseries, and medico-legal and SEND tribunal expert-witness work for legal firms. Pricing is quote-based rather than published. Go-to-market combines content-led SEO, social media, professional referrals, and direct family self-referral (no GP referral required), with LA commissioning managed centrally by Operations Director Ralph Mrad. The company is private, founder-owned, and discloses no parent entity or institutional capital.

Name

Hopscotch Children's Therapy Centre

Legal name

Hopscotch Children's Therapy Centre

Website

https://hopscotchtherapy.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Specialist paediatric therapy centre in central London delivering Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, and Ayres Sensory Integration to children with neurodevelopmental differences, also providing EHCP reporting, school outreach, home adaptations, and accredited SI training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Paediatric Therapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Sensory Integration Therapy (Ayres SI) (EDAKAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric/School-Based Occupational Therapy (OT) (EDAKAFAA), Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL), Sensory Integration & Regulation Services (EDACAFAI)

Keywords

• Paediatric therapy services
• Sensory integration therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech language therapy
• Child development support

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Therapy Sessions: Pay-per-session model for Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration Therapy, and Speech & Language Therapy. Payment due prior to or on day of appointment. Individual sessions priced per appointment.
2. Therapy Session Blocks: Pre-purchased blocks of 10-15 sessions offering 5% discount. Must be used within 3 months. Blocks are non-fully refundable due to work undertaken beyond sessions.
3. Intensive Therapy Programmes: Concentrated therapy blocks delivered during school holidays or for families visiting from overseas. Full Intensive includes 2 sessions per day Monday-Friday for minimum 2 weeks. Booster Intensive is 5 days total.
4. EHCP Report Writing: Education, Health & Care Plan assessment reports written in EHCP-compliant format for local authorities and parents. Commissioned by LAs or purchased as standalone service.
5. Home Adaptation Assessments: Specialist Occupational Therapy home adaptation assessments across England with reports meeting Disabled Facilities Grant application standards. Works with families, local authorities, housing associations, case managers, and solicitors.
6. Exam Access Arrangements Assessments: Clinical evidence reports for JCQ-compliant exam access arrangements (extra time, word processor, scribe, rest breaks, separate room, prompter). Assessments and reports in line with JCQ regulations.
7. Local Authority Commissioning: Block or open-ended therapy packages commissioned by local authorities for children with named or pending EHCPs. Includes EHCP assessments, annual review reports, and tribunal-level evidence preparation.
8. Social Skills Groups: Therapist-led groups for children outside mainstream education. Offered as termly groups (8 weekly sessions) or holiday intensives (5-day programmes). Small groups of 4-6 children across age bands from 5-18 years.
9. Outreach Visits: Fixed travel costs for out-of-clinic visits: Zones 1-4 at £320, Zones 4-6 at £350 (effective 1 February 2025). In addition to service costs.
10. Training & Courses: International accredited training in sensory integration clinical reasoning, assessment, and treatment. Sensory Integration 1 (Theory), Sensory Integration 2 (Clinical Reasoning), and Module 3 (Practical Approach) seminars for therapists.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hopscotch Children's Therapy Centre is a specialist paediatric therapy clinic in central London delivering Occupational Therapy, Ayres Sensory Integration® therapy, and Speech & Language Therapy under one roof for children and young people (0–18) with neurodevelopmental differences. The clinic supplements its core therapy services with comprehensive clinical assessments, the Handwriting Programme, holiday Intensive Sessions, Social Skills Groups, an Early Intervention Programme for under-5s, EHCP report writing and tribunal evidence, school and nursery outreach, Home Adaptation Assessments, Exam Access Arrangements assessments, and internationally accredited Sensory Integration training courses.

Product overview

Hopscotch Children's Therapy Centre is a specialist paediatric therapy clinic offering a coordinated suite of services under one roof. The core clinical services are Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration Therapy (Ayres SI®), and Speech & Language Therapy, supported by comprehensive assessments. These are complemented by specialist programmes including Handwriting, Intensive Sessions (holiday-based), Social Skills Groups, and an Early Intervention Programme for children aged 0-5. The centre also provides EHCP report writing, school/nursery outreach, parent training, home adaptation assessments, and exam access arrangement assessments. Additionally, the centre offers internationally accredited professional training courses in Sensory Integration (Modules 1, 2, and 3) for therapists. The three main therapy disciplines work collaboratively, with Occupational Therapists and Speech & Language Therapists planning together to provide multidisciplinary support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Occupational Therapy Paediatric occupational therapy helping children develop skills for dressing, writing, playing, emotional regulation, and managing the school day, using a Sensory Integration lens. Delivered by HCPC-certified occupational therapists at the Gower Street clinic and via outreach.
• Sensory Integration Therapy (Ayres SI®) Ayres Sensory Integration® therapy — an evidence-based intervention delivered in purpose-built sensory rooms, addressing sensory processing differences at the level of the nervous system. Provided to children and young people whose sensory systems process information differently.
• Speech & Language Therapy Specialist speech and language therapy supporting children with speech delays, language difficulties, social communication differences, and related conditions, from early years to secondary school.
• Clinical Assessments Comprehensive clinical assessments across sensory, motor, communication, regulation, and feeding domains, forming the foundation for therapy planning and used to inform EHCP and tribunal reports.
• Handwriting Programme Structured handwriting programme designed by Specialist Occupational Therapists addressing underlying motor planning, sensory processing, grip, posture, and motor difficulties affecting handwriting.
• Intensive Sessions Concentrated therapy programmes delivered during school holidays, including Full Intensives (two weeks minimum) and Short Booster Intensives (five days), providing accelerated skill development for visiting families and children.
• Social Skills Groups Therapist-led structured groups for children outside mainstream education, including Connect Stream (pressure-free) and Bridge Stream (goal-oriented), across four age bands from 5-18 years.
• Early Intervention Programme Specialist services for children aged 0–5 years covering sensory processing, early communication, motor development, parent-infant attachment, and early autism signs, delivered through clinic-based therapy, home visits, and nursery outreach.
• EHCP Report Writing Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) compliant assessment reports and tribunal-level evidence preparation, with extensive experience across London boroughs and First-tier Tribunal proceedings. Commissioned by local authorities or purchased as a standalone service.
• School & Nursery Outreach Outreach visits, sensory audits, SENCO consultations, and staff CPD training delivered directly in education settings, supporting schools and nurseries with neurodiverse learners.
• Parent & Carer Training Individual parent coaching sessions, practical training on home programmes, and group workshops covering sensory processing, regulation strategies, and EHCP understanding.
• Home Adaptations Specialist Occupational Therapy home adaptation assessments delivered across England, supporting Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) applications and working with families, local authorities, housing associations, case managers, and solicitors.
• Exam Access Arrangements Clinical assessments and reports providing evidence for JCQ-compliant exam access arrangements applications, including extra time, word processors, rest breaks, scribes, and separate rooms.
• Sensory Integration Training Courses (Modules 1, 2, and 3) Internationally accredited training in Ayres Sensory Integration: SI 1 (Theory and Therapeutic Intervention), SI 2 (Clinical Reasoning and Assessment), and Module 3 (Art and Science of Therapy). Each is a multi-day seminar addressing sensory integration theory, assessment, and treatment, and is delivered to therapists internationally.
• Local Authority Commissioning Packages Block or open-ended commissioned therapy packages for local authorities, including EHCP assessments, annual review reports, and tribunal-level evidence preparation for children with named or pending EHCPs. Managed via Operations Director Ralph Mrad.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant and fast change in children following assessment and therapy
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Sensory Smart Child: UK independent paediatric OT service specialising in sensory processing and Ayres SI-style therapy for children. Comparable niche focus on sensory integration therapy for paediatric neurodevelopmental profiles, though typically delivered as a solo or small practice.
• Nordoff Robbins: UK charity providing music therapy and broader therapeutic services for children with neurodevelopmental differences and SEND needs. Comparable in target population (children with SEND/neurodevelopmental profiles) and therapy-led service model, though delivered through a different core modality.

Broad incumbents

• Evelina London Children's Hospital: NHS specialist paediatric hospital in central London providing OT, SaLT and developmental paediatric services for children with SEND. Comparable in paediatric therapy scope and London catchment, competing for the same LA commissioning and family referrals.
• The Children's Trust: UK charity providing specialist rehabilitation and therapy services for children with brain injury and neurodevelopmental needs, including OT and SaLT. Comparable in multidisciplinary paediatric therapy delivery, but on a larger scale and with a charity funding model.
• Great Ormond Street Hospital: UK tertiary paediatric hospital delivering OT, SaLT and specialist SEND services across complex neurodevelopmental profiles. Comparable patient cohort and multidisciplinary model, but NHS-funded, free at point of use, and significantly larger in scope.

Direct peers

• The OT Practice: UK-wide private paediatric and adult occupational therapy provider delivering clinic-based and home-based OT, including sensory integration work for children. Directly comparable in modality (OT/SI), pay-per-session model, and family self-referral pathway.
• Sensory Integration Education: UK-based organisation training therapists in Ayres Sensory Integration and running SI certification courses (Modules 1–4). Comparable to Hopscotch's accredited SI 1/2/Module 3 training programme and overlapping clinical audience.
• Tots to Teens Therapy: London-based independent paediatric occupational therapy practice offering OT, sensory integration and SaLT for children with SEND. Comparable service mix, London location, and self-pay/LA commissioning revenue model.
• Kids Physio Works: London private paediatric physiotherapy practice offering intensive therapy blocks and multidisciplinary input for children with neurodevelopmental and motor needs. Comparable in clinic-based paediatric therapy with intensive holiday programmes.

Regional players

• Kidslingo / Speech and Language Therapy UK practices (e.g. Talking Tips): Independent UK speech and language therapy practices delivering paediatric SaLT services to families and schools. Comparable in core SaLT modality, school outreach and family self-pay pricing model, though narrower in discipline scope than Hopscotch.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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