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Friday 20th February 2026 @ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Structuring a great driving lesson

Knowsley Inn and Lounge, Ribblers Lane, Knowsley. L34 9HA

“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 & […]

More info £40.00

Wednesday 18th March 2026 @ 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

How We Help People Fail Driving Tests

Virtual Workshop Virtual Workshop

"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 […]

More info £39.00

Wednesday 25th March 2026 @ 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

The Games People Play

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 […]

More info £33.00

Thursday 26th March 2026 @ 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Building Confidence: Learn to act on Logic, not Emotion!

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. […]

More info £55.00

Friday 27th March 2026 @ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Diversity ESOL – Communicating Across Cultures in Driver Training

Knowsley Inn and Lounge, Ribblers Lane, Knowsley. L34 9HA

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 […]

£40.00

Wednesday 15th April 2026 @ 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Busting Coaching Myths

Virtual Workshop Virtual Workshop

If you ‘sometimes coach & sometimes instruct’ or have the belief that ‘I’m asking questions so I must be coaching’ or even ‘coaching is asking what they want to do’ then this workshop is for you. Coaching is so often misunderstood in our industry, leading to mixed information and confusion. With years of experience as […]

More info £39.00