Carly Yazdani, Inclusion Support Manager & Designated Safeguarding Officer

Carly Yazdani is the Inclusion Support Manager and Safeguarding Officer with over 20 years of experience supporting learners of all ages and background specialising in Neurodivergence, Social, Emotional, Social, emotional, mental health (SEMH) Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and Safeguarding. Carly is passionate about creating inclusive learning environments, building confidence and ensuring every learner has access to the support they need to thrive. Helping individuals to overcome barriers to life and learning by creating bespoke support systems and packages, personal support plans and by working together to identify the most effective ways to support learners from start to finish.

Other team members

Lil Fitton, Inclusion Coach

Lil Fitton is an Inclusion Coach who has dedicated her career to supporting neurodivergent learners, young people and adults to achieve their goals through inclusive, strengths-based approaches. Her experience as a qualified Teacher spans education, apprenticeships, higher education and workplace support, with a particular focus on neurodiversity, wellbeing and accessibility. Lil works collaboratively with learners...

Heather Blewett, Designated Safeguarding Officer

Hi, I’m Heather Blewett. I am passionate about supporting learner wellbeing and creating a positive learner experience. I’m approachable, supportive, and always happy to listen, whether you need guidance, support, or just a friendly chat

Lauren Stones, Designated Safeguarding Officer

‘Hi, I’m Lauren, part of the Safeguarding and Wellbeing team here at Apprentify. I’m really passionate about creating a safe, supportive environment where every learner feels heard, valued and able to thrive.

Harry Allison, Personal Development and Inclusion Lead & Designated Safeguarding Officer

Harry Allison is the Personal Development and Inclusion Lead, Safeguarding Officer and Mental Health Instructor at Apprentify. Originally starting in education as a primary school teacher, he moved into Learning and Development before specialising in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), personal development and inclusive practice. Having completed his own Level 5 Learning and Development apprenticeship,...

Gary Robb, Designated Safeguarding Lead

I’m Gary, Head of Quality at Apprentify. I am part of the safeguarding and well-being team, and I am passionate about ensuring that everyone has a safe space to learn and develop. I have 22 years of experience across all roles in apprenticeship delivery.

Andy Stayner, Designated Safeguarding Lead

Hi, I’m Andy. I help look after safeguarding and child protection, as well as the well-being and health and safety of all our learners. Our safeguarding team is here to offer support, guidance and a listening ear whenever it’s needed.

Ethan Taylor

Performance Marketing Director

Aqib Hussain

Financial Controller

Suzie Emmerson

Operations Director

Andy Wiles

Sales Director

SallyAnn Coleman

Managing Director

Bryn Thompson

Strategic Partnerships Director

Dale Walker

Director of Education

Laura Tejada

Director of Performance

Martin Smith

HR Director

Sam Field, Group CRO

Chief Revenue Office

Jeremy Bygrave

M&A Director

Joe Butterfield

Chief Financial Offer

Jonathan Fitchew

CEO