Speakers

Kate Freeman is a highly experienced, qualified, and driven Speech and Language Therapist, previously working with the NHS, independently and as Director of Programmes with a national charity focusing on speech, language and communication needs.  

Kate now works as an Independent Consultant and with a range of organisations, including Speech & Language Link and Coram Hempsall’s, as well as with schools, families, local authorities and MATs, both directly and through organisations such as the Local Government Association and with Contact.  

In 2021, Kate trained as a Ministry of Justice Registered Intermediary, working with vulnerable witnesses going through the police and court system.

With a focus on speech and language support and SEND in schools, Kate works to deliver training; enable  systems for supporting pupils with speech, language and communication needs; and develop staff confidence in working in this field.  Kate has also authored a series of books focusing on specifically on early language development.

Find more information at Linked In (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-freeman-05486512/) and Twitter @_KateFreeman.