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Kat is a qualified early years teacher (QTS) and Early Years Professional Status. She has experience as a Quality Development Manager, Professional Development Consultant, Teacher, SENDCO, and SEND teacher in charge at a Special Support Centre for children aged 3-5 years old with speech, language and communication disorders and delays. She has a love of learning and has recently completed an MA in Early Education and Working with Families.

In her current role as Training and Professional Development Manager at a large nursery group, Kat leads on apprenticeships, CPD and the professional growth of practitioners and leaders. Kat believes that early years practitioners have a transformational impact on children, families and colleagues. She is committed to providing learning opportunities that have a tangible impact on learners, by engaging and empowering early years teams to identify learning opportunities that are practical and meaningful to them and the children and families they support.

Kat is also a Gallup certified CliftonStrengths Coach and believes that focusing on and having opportunities to do what you do best is important for wellbeing, success and fulfillment. Kat coaches individuals and teams to thrive by focusing on their strengths and being able to recognise and appreciate the strengths of others. Kat encourages teams to utilise this approach when supporting children, so that all children feel special and celebrated, with plenty of opportunities to play, explore their interests and develop their strengths.