About Kerry

Kerry is committed to the development of learning cultures within organisations. To this end she supports individuals and teams to continually develop their individual and collective commitment, creativity and capacity. Kerry also helps people to translate their values into policy and practice.

Kerry is a consultant, researcher and writer who has completed numerous reviews, evaluations, audits and action research projects for a wide range of clients including local authorities, voluntary organisations, public bodies, partnership boards, NHS and central government departments.

The project management expertise that Kerry brings to every assignment has built her reputation for professional delivery that is on time, at a high standard, and highly collaborative. Her work has included:

  • The review of structures and systems
  • Evaluation of projects and programmes
  • Research into provision and practice
  • Development and implementation of policies and strategies (e.g. quality assurance; staff development; staff supervision).
  • Writing commissions (e.g. guidance notes; information and resource packs, self-directed/distance learning materials, conference papers and reports, case studies, training support materials, practice development materials).

Kerry’s background is in youth work where she was previously a detached youth worker and national officer at the National Youth Bureau, National Association of Youth Clubs (now UK Youth), and National Youth Agency. Kerry is also an associate Consultant for the National Youth Agency and the Children’s Workforce Development Council. She has written extensively on various aspects of youth work, most notably ‘The Art of Youth Work’ (2nd Edition, 2006). Click on this link and search for Kerry Young to buy a copy.

Kerry has a Master’s degree in Organisation Development from the University of Loughborough and a PhD from De Montfort University, Leicester. Kerry is a qualified coach with Coaching Development www.coachingdevelopment.com. She is also accredited with the International Coach Federation www.coachfederation.org/ICF/

Kerry plays the saxophone, and loves jazz.