
Associate Trainer
Steph Batey
(She/Her)

Associate Trainer
Dr Tony Lloyd FRSA BACP ENCC
(He/Him)

Associate Trainer
Anne-Marie Harrison
(She/Her)

Consultant & Trainer
Clare Corran
(She/Her)

CEO, Neurodiversity Training UK
Colin Foley
(He/Him)
Steph Batey
Consultant Neurodiversity Specialist & Specialist Education Trainer
Steph Batey BA, PGCE is a Consultant Neurodiversity Specialist and Specialist Education Trainer, as well as a Leadership Coach in the construction industry and a coach for female entrepreneurs.
Steph is an entrepreneur who changed her career as an academic leader in secondary education to set up her own businesses in property and as a Belbin Accredited Leadership Coach and Trainer for both businesses and education providers.
She is trained in sales, marketing and media, supporting organisations to develop their digital profile, enterprise, marketing and sales strategies.
Steph brings experience and consultancy in:
- Education consultancy and training
- Leadership and strategic planning
- Entrepreneurship and coaching
- Public speaking
- Systems and process design
- Sales and marketing
- Digital development for businesses
- Women’s leadership programme development
- Policy development
Steph is the founder and Managing Director of two companies and an Associate Trainer and Consultant with Neurodiversity Training UK.
Dr Tony Lloyd FRSA BACP ENCC
Associate Trainer
Dr Tony Lloyd is an internationally renowned public speaker, consultant, author, trainer and neurodiversity specialist.
He has been a pioneering advocate for the neurodiverse paradigm in health, education and business. Tony has played a key role in national service reviews with NHS England and NHS Innovations, as well as in government forums and all-party parliamentary groups relating to mental health and the justice system.
Tony is a specialist in mental health, addictions, child mental health, fostering and adoption services, and noetic sciences.
He is the recipient of several national awards, including:
- National Diversity Lifetime Achievement Award (2023)
- National Leaders Award in Education (2020)
- UK Top 50 Inclusive Leaders (2024)
- UNESCO International Federation of Inclusive Practitioners recognition
- Top 100 most influential UK LGBTQ+ Leaders (2016–2019)
Dr Lloyd is also known for his work as the former CEO of the ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity (2011–2024) and the Anthony Walker Foundation (2009–2011), as well as his contribution to enabling numerous charities in the UK and internationally.
Tony has acted as a consultant advisor for documentaries, television drama productions, TV news, radio, theatre and public events, and is currently working on a long-term project with the United Nations–affiliated global NGO, ION.
Anne-Marie Harrison
Consultant, Trainer, Autism & Neurodiversity Specialist
Annemarie Harrison BA, PGCE, NNEB is a consultant, trainer and Autism & Neurodiversity Specialist focusing on early years, and parent and family support for children with additional needs and learning disabilities.
Anne-Marie is an internationally renowned neurodiversity consultant, speaker, trainer and published author with over three decades of experience. She has a career-long interest in early years and child development, supporting children, young people, families and professionals in schools, health and social care settings and at home.
She is a renowned specialist in autism, early years education and parenting education, supporting local government, social care agencies, education providers and alternative high-needs provision.
Favouring a dynamic and personalised style, Anne-Marie designs and delivers bespoke, CPD-accredited training across the UK and internationally. Drawing on a deep, continually updated knowledge of autism and neurodevelopmental profiles, her engaging, research-informed approach empowers families and multi-disciplinary teams to implement meaningful change and inclusive, neuro-affirming practice.
Anne-Marie is an associate of Neurodiversity Training UK and has also provided services for:
- National Autistic Society
- NHS
- Witherslack Group of specialist schools and care homes
- ADHD Foundation
- Local government agencies across the UK
- Ideas Afresh Ltd
Clare Corran
Consultant & Trainer
Clare Corran BA, CMI is a transformational Chartered Management Institute–accredited leader with over 20 years’ experience in social impact and community innovation, leading and scaling organisations.
Founder of the Positive Futures charity and Positive Futures Homes, Clare has secured over £13 million in investment funding and generated over £20 million from philanthropy and earned income. She is recognised for strategic foresight and resilience, effectively leading teams with compassion in both boardroom and frontline settings.
Clare now collaborates with charities, CICs, funders, private social care businesses and local authorities to provide tailored leadership support and solutions.
Clare brings experience and consultancy in:
- Strategic planning
- Organisational design
- Neurodiversity Workplace Needs Assessment
- Leadership coaching & founder mentoring
- Funding strategy and bid development
- Safeguarding reviews
- Governance reviews for the charity sector
- Governance reviews for youth organisations
- Training and workshop facilitation
- Public speaking
- Youth-related organisation development
- Outdoor education consultancy
- Policy development
Clare is also a Neurodiversity Specialist and workplace assessor. As an Associate of Neurodiversity Training UK she provides training and consultancy for local government, social care agencies, third sector organisations, NGOs and businesses.
Clare advises funders on how to ensure they get value for money and impact on their donations via The Value Bridge.
Colin Foley
CEO, Neurodiversity Training UK
Colin Foley BA, MA, PGCE is CEO of Neurodiversity Training UK and an internationally renowned speaker and training consultant. He specialises in education and neurodiversity for employers across private sector business, public services, and health and social care services.
With 25 years’ experience in the education sector, including senior leadership, teacher training and as a Director of College, Colin has gained a reputation as a major influence and pioneer in the emerging paradigm of neurodiversity in education. Working extensively in international and independent schools and academies across the UK, he provides dynamic, bespoke training, evidence-based strategies and demonstrations of best practice.
Colin is a regular speaker at the TES Education Show, the Welsh Education Show and conferences across all sectors of industry and public services.
He has collaborated with a wide range of industries in the UK and internationally, including AstraZeneca, Barclays Bank, Marks & Spencer, Macquarie Bank, the Ministry of Defence, NHS, London Metropolitan Police, Crown Estates, Mubadala Hedge Fund, UK Border Force, The British Horse Society, The Football Association and Premiership teams such as Liverpool and Chelsea FC, Bakkavor Foods International and others. He has also developed training for numerous third sector organisations including the Royal Voluntary Service, ADHD Foundation, St. James’s Place, The Children’s Society and Action for Children.
As CEO of his consultancy, Colin leads a team of professionals providing a wide range of services across all sectors.
Email: Colin.foley@neurodiversitytraining.uk
Website: neurodiversitytraining.uk
