Our story
Kate Cairns established KCA in 2011, with a vision to transform the way we connect with each other.
Having worked as a social worker and foster carer, Kate offered permanency to 12 children, through which she experienced firsthand the issues affecting vulnerable children and young people; and the challenges facing public sector practitioners in working effectively with children and families.
Kate took these experiences and blended this with her knowledge of science, policy, practice and community to create the training and consultancy that KCA has delivered for thirteen years.
Today, KCA is an employee owned trust, aspiring to be a beacon to those who want to lead sustainable organisations.
We come from practitioner backgrounds in public sector fields such as Education, Health and Criminal Justice, and through this experience, understand that practitioners in these fields will be subject to constant change and therefore have unique needs and priorities. Our accessible models of practice help you notice everyday interactions that build resilience and hope. Our knowledge base is rooted in the science-based theory of attachment, trauma and resilience made accessible and relevant to your context.
Like you, we want more people to have more good days. We believe to achieve this we need to focus on fostering connected relationships.
Our vision
- A more caring, compassionate and understanding society.
Our mission
- To inspire and educate people by sharing neuroscience
- To promote an understanding of our shared vulnerability
- To communicate the importance of building relationships in order to create compassionate and resilient communities.
Meet our team
Our skilled practitioners turn science into practical learning tailored for you. When we work with you, we are all in – we'll be right there with you every step of the way, using our commitment and knowledge to make sure your unique needs are met.
Our associate trainers and consultants
Meet Ann Berry
Trainer, Consultant, Research/reference
Ann was a Registered Nurse (Adults), Educationalist and a Public Health and Commissioning Manager with 22 years' experience of change management for health and healthcare service improvement across the public care and protection sector, with adults and children's services both in the NHS, Local Authority and Education. I am enthusiastic and passionate about promoting and improving health and well-being through early intervention and prevention strategies. I have empathy and I try hard not to become less sensitive, as I am aware that my needs and wants of the same as what the collective… See more
- Ann Berry
- Barry Golten
- Brian Roberts
- Catherine Gordon
- Dean Reilly-Sharp
- Diane Blandford
- Felicia Wood
- Gem Novis
- Heather Daulphin
- James Harris
- Jessica Tett
- Jo McAndrews
- Julie Revels
- Keith Davies
- Lynne Hipkin
- Maria Lawton
- Nicky Spencer-Hutchings
- Patrick Finegan
- Polly Wright
- Rachael Pryor
- Richard Waite
- Sally Patterson
- Shashi Knott
- Sheila Mulvenney
- Suzi Moore
- Tom Pyne
Join our movement
Since 2011 we have worked with thousands of practitioners across hundreds of organisations.
If you want to work in a more neuro-informed way, then we are deeply committed to working in partnership with you throughout the process. Sign up now