Oké op School en Sterke Start

What Oké op School en Sterke Start does

Oké op School en Sterke Start is a Dutch non-profit preventive youth support organization operating under Stichting Triade Vitree, headquartered in Almere, Flevoland. Founded in its current form through a January 2021 merger of Sterk voor School, Sterk in de Klas, and the original Oké op School, it delivers social-emotional development, resilience, and behavioral support programs to children and youth aged 0-18 across childcare, primary, and secondary education settings in Almere and five schools in Lelystad. The service portfolio includes recognized curricula such as S.T.O.R.M. (anger management), VIDA (dog-assisted resilience training, licensed from Pets4Care), Cyber 24 (gamified digital safety escape room), Positief Denken (Beck-style cognitive therapy workshops), and Plezier op School (an NJI-recognized school transition program), delivered through eight-session group trainings, individual trajectories, and interactive information sessions.

The organization operates a referral-only go-to-market model: access is exclusively mediated by schools, childcare staff, intern begeleiders, zorgcoördinatoren, and JGZ youth healthcare nurses, with district-based teams of trainers and youth helpers embedded across Almere's city districts (Oost, West, Buiten, Poort/Haven). All services are free to end users — children, parents, and schools — and the organization is funded entirely by an annual municipal grant from Gemeente Almere under the preventive youth support budget, with a multi-year contract period. Only custom 'Oké op maat' services incur charges, as they fall outside the municipal scope.

Operations are measured at 410 interactive information sessions delivered annually, with reported parent satisfaction of 8.7/10 and student satisfaction of 8.2/10. The program is fully integrated into the Passend Onderwijs Almere consortium and adjacent youth providers (JGZ, MEE Flevoland, Triade Vitree). Strategic expansion has focused on extending the BvO framework to 0-18 years (2025) and on curriculum innovation rather than new revenue channels, leaving the organization dependent on a single municipal funding source for its core operations.

Name

Oké op School en Sterke Start

Legal name

Stichting Triade Vitree

Website

https://oke-op-school.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oké op School en Sterke Start is a Dutch non-profit, funded by Gemeente Almere, that delivers free preventive social-emotional and resilience training to children aged 0-18 across childcare, primary, and secondary schools in Almere and Lelystad, accessed exclusively through institutional referral by schools and youth healthcare.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Preventive Youth Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Teacher/Provider SEL Coaching & Implementation Training (ECE) (EDACAOAH), Early Childhood Development (ECD) & Pre-Primary Education (BPADAKAB), Behavioral Therapy (ABA/ESDM/Positive Behavior Support) (EDACAFAE)

Keywords

• Preventive youth services
• Social-emotional training
• School-based support programs
• Youth resilience training
• Child welfare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Almere

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Municipal Government Funding: Oké op School operates as a non-profit preventive youth support organization funded entirely by the municipality of Almere. Services are provided free of charge to end users (children, parents, schools, childcare facilities). The organization was established through merger of Sterk voor School, Sterk in de Klas, and Oké op School under Triade Vitree as of January 2021.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Oké op School en Sterke Start is a Dutch non-profit preventive youth support organization that delivers social-emotional development, resilience, and anti-bullying programs to children and youth (aged 0-18) in childcare, primary, and secondary education settings across Almere and Lelystad. Operating as part of Stichting Triade Vitree and funded by the Municipality of Almere, the organization offers free structured curricula (such as S.T.O.R.M., VIDA, Cyber 24, Plezier op School, Roos & Tom, Oké met jezelf, SOVA, and Sterke Start) that are implemented by schools, childcare centers, and youth health professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Basisstructuur voor Ondersteuning in de (voor)school (BvO): A support structure for children from 0-18 years in preschools and primary schools, ensuring consistent basic support across all schools in Almere.
• S.T.O.R.M.

Products and services

• S.T.O.R.M.
• VIDA
• Cyber 24
• Positief Denken Workshop
• Plezier op School
• Roos & Tom A program for young children supporting social-emotional growth through structured activities.
• Oké met jezelf A self-image and self-acceptance program for youth to strengthen identity and personal confidence.
• SOVA (Sociale Vaardigheden) A social skills training program for youth to improve interpersonal and assertive behavior.
• Faalangst Reductietraining A training program aimed at reducing performance anxiety in children and youth.
• Rots en Water A well-being and resilience program based on physical and mental self-defense training, used in Dutch schools.
• Pink Perfect A program targeting girls to support body image, self-esteem, and resilience.
• Sterke Start An early-intervention program supporting parents and young children in their developmental trajectory.
• BvO (Brede Visie op Opvoeden) A parenting-support program being expanded across childcare locations to support broad parenting development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Parents rate services 8.7/10; students rate services 8.2/10
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Stichting Triade VitreecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Parent organization overseeing Oké op School, Sterke Start, and related youth support services. Triade Vitree is the employing organization for all staff and holds responsibility for legal, financial, and operational governance. The organization handles HR, finances, and strategic direction while Oké op School executes preventive youth support programs.
• JGZ Almere (Youth Healthcare Flevoland)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth healthcare organization whose nurses serve as authorized referral agents for Oké op School programs. JGZ nurses can directly refer students for training and support services, making them a key gatekeeper in the service access model.
• MEE FlevolandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner within the Sterke Start program, working with families and children facing developmental or upbringing challenges. MEE provides expertise in disability support and family coaching within the integrated support model.
• Passend Onderwijs Almere (Inclusive Education Partnership)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative educational consortium in Almere. Oké op School's Basisstructuur voor Ondersteuning (BvO) framework aligns fully with the support plan of Passend Onderwijs Almere, ensuring coordinated support across schools.
• Windesheim University of Applied SciencesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducational institution hosting internship markets where Oké op School recruits Social Work students for internships. Participation in career events and internship markets in Almere.
• Hogeschool van Amsterdam (HvA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam with Youth profile program where Oké op School participates in practical markets to recruit interns for youth professional training placements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Nederlands Jeugdinstituut (NJI): National Dutch knowledge institute for youth policy and practice, and the body that awarded 'Effectieve Jeugdinterventie' status to Oké op School's Plezier op School. Comparable as an ecosystem/standards-setter rather than a direct service competitor.

Direct peers

• Stichting Jeugdeducatiefonds: Dutch foundation funding and coordinating educational support programs for children in disadvantaged situations, typically through school partnerships. Comparable funder/intermediary role within the Dutch preventive youth ecosystem.
• Indigo: Dutch non-profit provider of preventive mental health support for children and youth, owner of the 'Plezier op School' program that Oké op School licenses. Closely comparable in mission, target population, and SEL training methodology.
• MEE Nederland: National network (including MEE Flevoland, an Oké op School partner) providing support to children, youth and families with disabilities or developmental questions. Comparable family- and child-level support model delivered under municipal frameworks.
• Halt: National Dutch organization delivering preventive interventions for youth at risk of escalation into heavier care or justice pathways. Comparable as a public-funded preventive youth support model operating through schools and municipalities.

Emerging players

• JINC: Dutch non-profit providing youth development programs delivered through schools, focused on career orientation and social skills. Comparable non-profit/school-channel model and SEL-adjacent content.
• Opvoedpoli: Dutch organization providing child and youth mental health support services including SEL-related training, partially through schools. Comparable training portfolio but operating at a higher-intensity clinical adjacency than Oké op School's preventive-only scope.

Regional players

• JES Rijnland: Regional Dutch non-profit offering youth education support and SEL-style group training through schools in a different geography. Comparable operating model — embedded trainers, municipality-funded, school-referred access.
• Stichting Pierson: Dutch non-profit providing education and youth support services (including SEL and resilience themes) primarily in a different Dutch region. Comparable mission and training-based delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Stichting Kinderpostzegels: Established Dutch children's welfare foundation funding a portfolio of youth development and education projects. Comparable as a larger, broader social-services incumbent in the same beneficiary population.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/okeopschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ok%C3%A9-op-school

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