Welcome to KCA

Training and Consultancy

Knowledge that Changes Lives

Our mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by changing the practice of those who work with them.

Our training and consultancy shares transformative knowledge.

We encourage deep reflective practice, and empower individuals and organisations to make a difference.

98.9%

of people who provided feedback after attending one of our events would recommend the training to their colleagues.

KCA is strongly influenced by the theory of change developed by the Harvard Center on the Developing Child which identifies that a key characteristic of successful programmes is co-creation – working together to create bespoke solutions to meet local context and need. ‘Increasing the capability and capacity of adults is crucial in order to improve outcomes for children’ (Best Practice to Breakthrough Outcomes, May 2016).

Clapton Girls Academy share the impact of KCA training on their secondary school community

Brackenfield SEND School, Nottingham

Barnardo's Scotland share their experience of Five To Thrive

West Sussex and Five To Thrive

It gives me scientific evidence to support my efforts within school to maintain contact with my pupils.

Dawn Delmaine , Dursley Primary Academy
9 April 2020

Really enjoyed it. Sheila was excellent

Caroline McInnes
7 October 2019

Captivating! Brain Roberts was excellent.

KCA Course Participant
9 May 2018

Everyone who works with or looks after young people should attend

Nicola Barson , Aberaeron Comprehensive School
22 May 2018

Really engaging... helpful in exploring how to support families coming out of lockdown who were already suffering trauma

Susan Bugden
11 May 2020

Very calming approach and positive to encourage us that we can make a difference.

KCA Course Participant
14 May 2020

Tom Pyne was an inspiration to listen to.

KCA Course Participant
17 April 2018

A true expert, it was a real privilege to be part of the session.

KCA Course Participant
16 December 2020

Kate is a very good trainer. She delivers a very knowledgeable, interesting and enjoyable training session. Her lived examples are also really useful.

Reda Charles
2 August 2019

Really useful and the resources have been great also as we have been able to share this within the team.

Katie Mills , Northumberland County Council
12 February 2019

Jo (McAndrews) is a wonderful presenter - so enthusiastic.

Jane Arundell
3 July 2019

The trainer was excellent and very inspiring

Roisin O'Neill , Barnardo's
27 June 2016

Jane's enthusiasm of the subject shone through, Jane is clearly very passionate and dedicated and I found her delivery to be great. Lots of laughs, great to network and to gain more information. Thank you Jane!

Penny Woods
28 September 2016

Should be required training for all NQTs and practitioners in schools

KCA Course Participant
11 February 2019

Attachment directly affects behaviour and this is where there are a lot of issues for families at the minute. Through providing them with this knowledge they can understand why their children behave the way they do. Awareness of attachment theory from birth can help to improve parent child relationships from the start which will have positive impacts throughout their life. Parents can make more informed choices about what activities they allow their children to engage in when they know how certain things such as computers impact on brain development. Knowledge is power and we can give this to families.

Lauren Gray , Barnardo's
14 October 2016

I liked that I could see the video of Kate as well as the slides. It helped me to engage with what she was saying.

Dawn Delmaine , Dursley Primary Academy
9 April 2020

I have done quite a lot of private study on attachment, this study day had a slightly different perspective and was an excellent revision/consolodation experience.

Marlene Pinnock , Charford First School
8 January 2018

Was totally engaged by the amazing speaker. Her passion was palpable and the presentation extremely professional.

Claudie Thornewill
6 January 2020

It was delivered in a down to earth manner which made it less daunting. I personally found it engaging and inspiring and I'm excited to start thinking about how we might deliver these ideas in school.

KCA Course Participant
2 February 2021

Our trainer had a lovely inclusive approach to every member of the group. The day went quickly.

Emma Moorhead
4 March 2021

Brilliantly presented. Informative. Challenging. Practical applications along with fascinating neuroscience.

KCA Course Participant
27 January 2021

Very interesting and I am now inspired to try new techniques.

KCA Course Participant
31 May 2017

It will help me to more easily identify trauma & stress in people I converse with and help me to empathise more with them in difficult situations.

KCA Course Participant
20 January 2021

Her ability to manage and hold a large (not always cooperative) body of staff was impressive. The pace was also judged correctly given the audience.

Jill Joseph
4 September 2020

I thought the trainer was very positive and enthusiastic in delivering the training. It moved at a good pace and the breakout rooms were really good for discussions. I enjoyed it

Chrissie Fay
26 January 2021

People we've worked with