PDIADI | National Driving Instructor Development
Every pupil is different — and as instructors, our success depends on how well we embrace those differences. From personality types and behaviours to cultural backgrounds and expectations, diversity is something every ADI and PDI will encounter daily. How we respond can shape both the learner’s experience and our business reputation. Join Kathy Higgins & […]
“A poorly structured lesson, please seek further development.” Sound familiar? It’s one of the most common pieces of feedback ADIs and PDIs receive in Part 3 and Standards Checks. But the good news is: lesson structure isn’t complicated — once you know how to do it well. In this practical, face-to-face workshop, Kathy Higgins & […]
Did you know there are certain competencies that PDIs consistently misunderstand — and that examiners often see low scores on? Unfortunately, missing the mark on these can bring your whole score down, even if other areas are strong. But here’s the good news: once you know what these competencies are (and how they interlink), you […]
In this workshop I explain the principles of Coaching and how to adopt a Coaching philosophy in day to day lessons. We explore why Coaching is advised by the DVSA as well as when not to coach. Delegates will be prepared with simple and effective strategies to use immediately in driving lessons.
Are we really listening — or just waiting for our turn to speak? In driver training, listening is one of the most powerful tools we have. Yet so often, we jump to assumptions, fill in the blanks, or miss what’s really being said. In this interactive workshop, Kathy Higgins will break down the 5 levels […]
This workshop challenges the idea that effective instruction is about fixing faults or polishing performance for a test. It looks instead at how instructors influence the way pupils think, decide, and behave behind the wheel, during lessons and beyond the test. Rather than focusing on what went wrong in a single moment, the session explores […]
Ever struggled to solve a tricky learner fault — or wished you had a clearer way to think through your options? Mind mapping could be the answer.In this creative and practical workshop, you’ll explore how mind mapping can help you solve problems, capture ideas, and structure solutions with ease. Whether you’re analysing faults, planning lessons, […]
Become the B.E.S.T. Version of Yourself Your Behaviors, Emotions, Sensations, and Thoughts (B.E.S.T.) — and those of your learners — can be the key to achieving success or encountering setbacks. In this session, you’ll explore how to unlock your full potential by mastering these elements. This session will delve into the process of ‘creating’ emotions. […]
As instructors, we work with pupils from all walks of life. But when English isn’t a pupil’s first language, the challenges of communication can multiply — for both learner and instructor. To be effective, safe, and inclusive, we need strategies that go beyond “speaking slower” or repeating ourselves. Building on our Basic Diversity Workshop, this […]