Colin Foley
Liverpool,Merseyside
Summary
A dedicated professional with expertise in creating and delivering high-quality, evidence-based training on Neurodiversity and Mental Health. Demonstrates excellent communication and facilitation skills, ensuring interactive and impactful learning experiences. Highly self-motivated, organised, and self-reliant, consistently achieving objectives with precision. Committed to advancing understanding in neurodiversity and mental health through innovative training solutions.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
National Training Director
ADHD Foundation
Liverpool , Merseyside
2015.04 - 2025.08
Led training team, creating and delivering courses on neurodevelopmental conditions for professionals and parents/carers.
Covered topics such as supporting children in educational settings, neurodiversity in workplaces, and justice system applications.
Trained approximately 20,000 professionals annually on best practices and insights.
Nominated for Change Maker of the Year award by NASEN in 2024.
Assistant Headteacher
Rainhill High School
St Helens, Merseyside
2009.01 - 2015.04
Administer staff training, coordinate CPD programme, and lead Specialist Arts College provision.
2012: awarded Advanced Skills Teacher status by National College for School leadership.
Head of Faculty, Director of Arts College.
St Mary's Catholic College
Wallasey, Wirral
2000.09 - 2008.12
Led and managed five departments within Creative and Visual Arts faculty.
Successfully secured Specialist School for the Arts status in 2004.
Promoted to Assistant Headteacher in 2008, enhancing leadership responsibilities.
Head of Drama
Sutton High School
St Helens, Merseyside
1997.09 - 2000.07
Led and manged the drama teaching team, delivering a Key Stage 3 programme, GCSE and A Level.
Head of Drama
Cansfield High School
Ashton in Makerfield, Wigan
1990.09 - 1997.07
Led and managed the Drama teaching team and delivered a full KS3 programme and GCSE.
Head of Drama
Park High School
Hindley, Wigan
1989.09 - 1990.07
Led and managed Drama teaching team, delivering a full GCSE programme and GCSE.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Drama
University of Manchester
Manchester 1984.09 - 1987.07
Master of Arts - Education
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk, Lancashire 2014.03 - 2015.03
Skills
Creating and delivering high quality, evidence based and interactive training opportunities on Neurodiversity and Mental Health
Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Self motivated, very organised and self reliant
Timeline
National Training Director
ADHD Foundation
2015.04 - 2025.08
Master of Arts - Education
Edge Hill University
2014.03 - 2015.03
Assistant Headteacher
Rainhill High School
2009.01 - 2015.04
Head of Faculty, Director of Arts College.
St Mary's Catholic College
2000.09 - 2008.12
Head of Drama
Sutton High School
1997.09 - 2000.07
Head of Drama
Cansfield High School
1990.09 - 1997.07
Head of Drama
Park High School
1989.09 - 1990.07
Bachelor of Arts - Drama
University of Manchester
1984.09 - 1987.07