Katharine is the Programme Coordinator for the Solihull Nurturing Schools Programme and the Surrey Nurturing Schools Programme. They are here to support over 150 schools in their nurturing journey.

Katharine has experience in customer service across the not for profit sector as well as working in education. They are driven by their desire to help people, listen and provide a safe space. Working in a school, they learned of the challenges faced in education and recognised the need for a nurturing environment.

In their free time they enjoy writing and performing poetry, painting and playing football.

What does nurture mean to you?

Nurture is an approach that helps us understand ourselves and others. It leads with empathy and kindness recognising the importance of everyone in the classroom and beyond. I see it as a way to overcome inequality at a crucial stage in a young person’s life.

What do you enjoy about working at nurtureuk?

I enjoy working towards a goal that aligns with my core values allowing me to engage authentically with the subject. The team is welcoming and supportive and I feel valued. Seeing the outcome of what we do and the difference it makes to the lives of children, young people, staff and the community is a hugely rewarding experience.