PDIADI | National Driving Instructor Development
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, […]
"I teach safe driving for life—not just to pass a test.” I hear that often. But what I see when I sit in the back of ADI/PDI lessons tells a different story. In this eye-opening workshop, I’ll share how instructors—without even realising it—can sometimes be the reason a student doesn’t pass. Yes, even those who […]
The Games People Play with Terry Lefteri. Due to popular demand this light-hearted look at some ‘games’ you can play in your lessons to aid learning and understanding is back. There’s nothing like it when learning doesn’t feel like learning. Some clever people in white coats call it Gamification and we will delve into the […]
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 […]
Questions That Fix & Questions That Break Strap in — because the right question at the right moment can turn an ordinary lesson into a rocket‑powered breakthrough. And the wrong one… well, it can stall a learner faster than forgetting the clutch. That’s why this workshop is like upgrading your instructor toolkit from “standard issue” […]