OT for Kids

What OT for Kids does

OT for Kids is a UK-based private paediatric occupational therapy service that assesses and treats children aged 0–18 with developmental, sensory, motor, and functional difficulties. Its core offering is organised around three interconnected pillars — comprehensive assessments (covering conditions such as ASD, dyspraxia/DCD, sensory processing disorder, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and handwriting/movement difficulties using instruments including Movement ABC, DASH, and SMART), detailed written reports (including medico-legal, EHCP/SEN, equipment, and access audit reports), and individual or group treatment services (fine motor, gross motor, sensory integration, handwriting, concentration, hydrotherapy). Service delivery is multimodal, provided at clinics in Manchester and Sale, at patients' homes, and within schools, with a nationwide therapist network enabling UK-wide reach. The company also offers adjunct services such as teacher training, SENCO support, seminars and conference talks, the "Experiencing Differences Day" educational programme, and a small physical product (Sloped Writing Boards).

The business model is primarily professional services, monetising one-to-one therapy sessions, group programmes, assessments, and reports on a quote-based pricing model with publicly undisclosed fee schedules. A subscription-style annual contract is offered for school OT groups (with a 10% discount), and services are registered with private health insurers BUPA, AXA, and Simply Health for reimbursement. The customer base spans seven named segments — Parents, Schools, Case Managers, Insurers, Solicitors, Organisations, and Charities — with schools positioned as a primary B2B channel via OT Groups for Schools. Marketing is multi-channel across a website, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, downloadable brochures, educational events, and professional referrals from GPs, teachers, and allied health professionals. All therapists are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT). No funding rounds, ownership disclosures, financial figures, headcount, or leadership team information are available in the source material.

Name

OT for Kids

Legal name

OT for Kids

Website

https://otforkids.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OT for Kids is a UK-based private paediatric occupational therapy service providing assessments, reports, and therapy for children aged 0–18 with developmental, sensory, and motor difficulties, delivered via clinics in Manchester and Sale, home visits, and school programmes nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Paediatric Occupational Therapy Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric/School-Based Occupational Therapy (OT) (EDAKAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

OT Evaluations, Assessments & IEP/504 Planning Support (EDAKAFAM), Autism Sensory & Occupational Support (School-Based) (EDAKAKAH), Occupational Therapy (Early Intervention) (EDACAFAC)

Keywords

• Paediatric occupational therapy
• Children's therapy services
• Developmental assessments
• School therapy programmes
• Sensory integration therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Therapy Services: One-on-one occupational therapy treatment sessions and group therapy provided at clinic, home, or school settings.
2. Assessments: Comprehensive assessments for conditions including ASD, dyspraxia, sensory processing, and functional abilities.
3. Reports: Written reports including medico-legal reports, EHCP applications, SEN statements, and equipment recommendations.
4. Insurance Reimbursement: Services covered through private health insurance including BUPA, AXA, and Simply Health.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OT for Kids provides private paediatric occupational therapy for children aged 0–18 with developmental, sensory, and physical difficulties. Services span diagnostic assessments (ASD, DCD/Dyspraxia, handwriting, sensory, functional, equipment), written reports (medico-legal, EHCP/SEN, case manager), and one-to-one or group treatment (sensory integration, fine/gross motor, handwriting, concentration, hydrotherapy), delivered at home, school, or clinic across the UK.

Product overview

OT for Kids is a nationwide private paediatric Occupational Therapy service providing a comprehensive suite of therapy services for children aged 0-18 years. The core offering consists of three interconnected service pillars: Assessments (diagnostic evaluations across multiple conditions), Reports (detailed documentation for various stakeholders), and Treatment Services (individual therapeutic interventions). Supporting these core services are group therapy programmes delivered both in-clinic and within school settings, consultancy services for families and educational institutions, and specialised products like Sloped Writing Boards. The service operates through a network of clinics including Manchester and Sale, with therapists available for home visits, school visits, and clinic appointments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Assessments

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)coreOthersRegulatory body that protects the public by keeping a register of health professionals meeting standards for training, professional skills, behaviour and health. All OT for Kids therapists are HCPC registered.
• British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT)coreOthersProfessional body for occupational therapists. OT for Kids requires BAOT registration for all therapists.
• BUPAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate health insurance provider. OT for Kids is a registered provider for BUPA insurance claims.
• AXAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate health insurance provider. OT for Kids is a registered provider for AXA insurance claims.
• Simply HealthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate health insurance provider. OT for Kids is a registered provider for Simply Health claims.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hesley Group: UK specialist provider of residential care, education, and therapy for children and adults with autism and complex needs. Comparable on multidisciplinary paediatric therapy and school-linked delivery, but anchored in residential services rather than private clinic model.
• Voyage Care: Large UK provider of specialist care and support for children and adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Overlaps in paediatric disability services, EHCP/SEN support, and multidisciplinary therapy delivery, but operates at significantly greater scale.
• NHS Children's Therapy Services: State-funded paediatric OT services delivered through NHS trusts across the UK. Sets the benchmark for waiting times (the core differentiator OT for Kids competes against) and serves the population that converts to private care when capacity is constrained.

Direct peers

• The OT Practice: One of the largest UK-based private occupational therapy providers offering nationwide paediatric and adult OT services. Most directly comparable peer given similar nationwide home/school/clinic delivery model and multi-condition assessments.
• London Children's OT: Private paediatric occupational therapy practice serving London and the South East with assessments, treatment, and school visits. Comparable service mix, age range (0-18), and home/school/clinic delivery model.
• The OT Service: UK private occupational therapy provider covering paediatric and adult clients with home, school, and workplace assessments. Closely aligned in service breadth, medico-legal report work, and case manager relationships.
• Kids Therapy Place: UK private paediatric therapy provider delivering occupational therapy, sensory integration, and school-based interventions. Directly comparable on paediatric OT services, condition scope, and school channel.

Emerging players

• Better Health: UK-based children's therapy provider offering OT, physiotherapy, and speech & language therapy. Comparable in paediatric therapy delivery but a smaller, more emerging footprint versus OT for Kids.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/otforkidsuk
• Facebookfacebook.com/OTforKidsUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ot-for-kids

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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