Catherine is a trainer and author with an international reputation in the field of languages teaching in the primary phase. She has experience in teaching languages to all age groups from nursery to A-Level, and has been involved in advisory work since the early 1990s. Formerly Senior Language Teaching Adviser at CILT, The National Centre for Languages, she has played a key role in research and development in primary languages at national level, working with Local Authorities, Specialist Language Colleges, Higher Education Institutions and individual schools. She has devised and delivered a broad range of training courses over many years, and has particular expertise in training on the Key Stage 2 Framework for Languages. Catherine was awarded the Chevalier dans l.Ordre des Palmes Académiques by the French Government in 2004 in recognition of her contribution to French language teaching over many years.