The KD Club is powered by creativity, passion, and a deep commitment to ensuring that every young person can achieve extraordinary things in a safe and supportive environment.

Founder

Kirsty – Creative Entrepreneur & Educator
Kirsty is the founder of The KD Club and a passionate advocate for creativity, enterprise, and inclusion in education. With years of experience in business and youth programmes, she brings energy, vision, and real-world insights to every workshop. Kirsty has shared her story with thousands of young people, inspiring them to see entrepreneurship as an exciting pathway open to everyone.

Guest Speakers & Facilitators

We work with a diverse network of industry professionals  from entrepreneurs and designers to STEM leaders and wellbeing coaches who bring practical knowledge and inspiring real-life experiences into our programmes.
To protect every student, all speakers and facilitators are safeguarding-trained, fully DBS-checked, and carefully vetted through our KD Club Speaker & Employer Checklist before taking part. This ensures that every role model young people meet is safe, trusted, and aligned with our values.

Partners

We collaborate with schools, community organisations, and employers to make our workshops and programmes as impactful as possible. All employer partners are required to follow our KD Club Employer Checklist, which upholds the highest safeguarding standards and guarantees that young people experience inclusive, safe, and supportive workplaces. Together, we open doors to opportunities for the next generation while keeping their wellbeing at the centre of everything we do.

The KD Club Speaker & Employer Checklist

Putting safety and wellbeing first in every programme

At The KD Club, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. Every speaker, facilitator, and employer we work with must meet our strict standards to make sure young people are safe, supported, and inspired.

For Guest Speakers & Facilitators

All speakers must:

• Hold a current enhanced DBS check (copies verified by The KD Club)

• Complete a safeguarding briefing before working with students

• Demonstrate inclusive practice, respecting diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs

• Share positive and age-appropriate content that encourages creativity, confidence, and resilience

• Agree to The KD Club Code of Conduct (clear boundaries, professional behaviour, respectful communication)

• Be supervised or accompanied by a member of The KD Club team when working with children and young people

  
   For Employer Partners

All employers hosting workplace visits, work experience, or mentoring must:

• Provide a safe and inclusive environment for all young people

• Ensure a named safeguarding contact is available during all activities

• Verify that any staff working directly with young people have completed DBS checks where required

• Follow health & safety guidance, risk assessments, and emergency procedures shared with The KD Club

• Support students with clear expectations, respectful communication, and positive role modelling

• Commit to The KD Club Employer Standards, ensuring young people feel welcomed, valued, and safe

   Our Commitment

The KD Club only works with individuals and organisations that share our values of safety, inclusion, and empowerment. By following this checklist, every speaker and employer partner helps us create inspiring opportunities where young people can thrive with confidence.