Kay joined NSPCC as senior consultant for education in 2011. The NSPCC Consultancy Service works with organisations to support them with their safeguarding journey to ensure they are safe for children. Kay works with schools, colleges and universities to develop and review policies and procedures, review safeguarding practice and provide constructive feedback for improvement. She also provides education sector-specific input in the development of e-learning courses, teaching resources, information for schools and the NSPCC’s strategy for engagement with schools. Kay is a qualified teacher with over 25 years’ experience working in schools and local authorities. Prior to joining NSPCC Kay worked in a school improvement role, working with schools in special measures and other challenging circumstances to audit SEN provision and support the schools’ workforce to increase capacity to include pupils with additional and complex needs.