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June 2011
KMT is working with Oldham Children’s rights service to deliver a 2 day programme in Independent Visiting. This hands on course will see a group of volunteers developing skills in supporting young people who are in care and learning practical skills in how to make a difference .

March 2011
KMT has been commissioned by Surrey County Council to provide Peer Advocacy Training. This exciting new project will see young care experienced young people acting in the Peer Advocacy Role supporting young people in care and making advocacy accessible. The training was held over 2 days and included work on group work, confidentiality, safe working and how to use advocacy skills.

November 2010
KMT are now working closely with VoiceAbility to provide qualifications in Independent Advocacy to staff teams across the country. This venture means that through KMT training VoiceAbility will become one of the largest users of qualified advocates in the UK.

Testimonials

I could not recommend this course more. It has really reinvigorated my interest in advocacy and wider issues surrounding mental health

You have to do this course!

Every advocate who wishes to be become a professional in the field should do this course

The tutor was excellent at ‘reading’ the mood of the group. Energising and focusing learning. It was good to be challenged. Made me reflect constantly on my own practice. When’s the next one!

The course was above and beyond what I expected… excellent trainer! In fact probably the most enjoyable and interactive training I’ve ever had.

Way exceeded any expectations. I was very nervous about attending but I am so glad I did

The teaching and support was good and their experience helped. Both had a very good knowledge

I was very impressed with how the course was presented

I thoroughly enjoyed the training and found the trainer very useful and informative. Chris was great a good balance of humour, professionalism and ability to re-focus group.

Very well presented, Sues experience was good

Theresa and Sue made a good team. Its obvious they have worked together before and it was deliver in a very fluid, informal yet informative way

Excellent and enthusiastic tutor

I think this course would be valuable to anyone who is or wants to be an advocate. People who have been advocating for a while may find it a bit basic bit it gets you tpo go back to the beginning and reflect on your experience.

The course was excellent. I would attend a course on paint drying if Kate Mercer was running it!

I thought Val was very warming and a wonderful tutor

Excellent throughout. Good to have tutors with front line experience

I especially valued Theresa’s experience

Who we are

Kate Kate Mercer is registered as the sole trader of Kate Mercer Training which offers training and consultancy in the field of health and social care, particularly advocacy and children's rights.

Kate Mercer Training offers a range of courses to organisations who work with vulnerable people, including using advocacy skills, raising the participation of children and young people, promoting children’s rights and peer advocacy for young people.

Between 2006 and 2008, Kate worked for the Care Services Improvement Partnership (CSIP) to lead the creation and development of national qualifications in independent advocacy. This valuable experience provides unique insight into running nationally accredited qualifications and meeting assessment requirements.

Kate spent her early career working with looked after children in secure settings moving on to manage a residential children’s home. She has a Masters Degree in the Ethics of Social Welfare and volunteers as an Independent Visitor and children’s advocate.