PDIADI | National Driving Instructor Development
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, […]
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 […]
"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 […]
MSPSL (Mirrors, Signal, Position, Speed, Look) isn’t just another routine — it’s the backbone of safe driving and the foundation of everything we teach as instructors. Yet, many learners (and sometimes instructors) don’t apply it effectively, leading to repeated errors and weaker driving habits. In this workshop, Kathy Higgins will take you step by step […]
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 […]
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” […]
In this workshop I explain how a Part 3 or Standards Check is similar / different to a normal driving lesson. Looking closely at where candidates can lose or gain marks on the assessment sheet. How does the examiner makes the final decision? Also what to do if things change rapidly - how to rescue […]