I offer unique, person centred, solution focussed coaching sessions where I build trust and form relationships with the client to enable them to start to unpick the challenges they are facing on a day-to-day basis.  My own love of learning has sent me on an amazing journey where the more I learn, the less I know. I’m constantly trying to improve my own tool box and increase my knowledge in order to better help those who have reached out to me. 

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My name is Kate Gummett, and I have worked with children for more than 20 years.  I started my career as a primary school teacher, getting a BEd in Literacy, Numeracy and Special Educational Needs in 2003 and taught in several mainstream and special schools.  After leaving teaching in 2010 to have my son, I realised that I wanted something different to teaching and went back to school myself.  I completed a diploma in child psychology at Derby University in 2014 and then a Masters in Psychology of Education at Manchester University.  Following on from this, I worked as a coach for a behaviour initiative for two years where I supported 35 teachers in nine different schools in implementing the initiative and working with them to help them meet the needs of the children in their care.  I also spent some time working for the National Teaching and Advisory Service (NT&AS) where I tutored children who weren’t able to access mainstream education. Please have a look at my qualification section for further details.

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I am also the Chair of Governors at a local primary school, where I have been a governor for nine years.  This helps me understand how the school system is currently working and I’m able to use this knowledge to better support the young people I work with. As a working mum, I am fully aware of the difficulties and challenges we all face as parents, and I work closely with the whole family to support all of you in whatever way you need supporting. 

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If you are unsure about whether you think I would be suitable to support you, please have a look at the testimonials below, or reach out to chat with me on 07813 623 428 or via email on enquiries@kiteconsultancy.co.uk.