PDIADI | National Driving Instructor Development
What Makes a Great Driving Lesson? Keeping things simple, I’ll help you uncover the key ingredients that make a great driving lesson. These insights will not only boost your preparation for Part 3 and your Standards Check but will also elevate every driving lesson you teach—day in, day out. Ready to level up your teaching […]
Due to popular demand, a light-hearted look at some ‘games’ you can play in your lessons to aid learning and understanding. There’s nothing like it when learning doesn’t feel like learning, but did you know there is actual science behind it? It's called Gamification, and we'll delve into why playing games is such a valuable […]
Supporting Learners with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia & Dyscalculia A two Hour Live Zoom Workshop You already know this learner… The one who can drive but keeps forgetting routines The one who mixes up left and right every lesson The one who needs things explained again… and again… and again What if the problem isn’t your teaching — but how the learner’s brain processes information? Why This […]
Lesson Planning Simplified Workshop Discover how effective lesson planning goes far beyond a statement at the start of a session. This workshop shows you how planning permeates every minute of your lesson — influencing pacing, interaction, and adaptability. Learn when and how to adjust your lesson in real time to meet pupils’ needs and maximise […]
Master Rural Roads – Live Zoom Training That Could Save a Life Rural roads are some of the most demanding and dangerous roads in the UK – narrow lanes, blind bends, changing surfaces, farm traffic, wildlife, and extreme speed misjudgement. Yet they’re often the least understood and most underestimated. Join our interactive live Zoom training […]
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” […]
Test Day Best Practice Join Kathy Higgins & Leanne Condliff Ready to boost success on test day—for your pupils and yourself? Join us for this practical, no-fluff workshop packed with real advice on how to approach test day with confidence. Whether it’s your learner’s test, your Part 2, or your Part 3/Standards Check, we’ll cover: […]
"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 […]
In this workshop I share the secrets of how to keep the car safe at all times. When to watch the learner, when to watch the road, where to look, how long to look, what to look for, as well as what to do with the information gathered. Furthermore this workshop will equip you with […]
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 […]