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Beyond the Tick Box: Excelling in Part 3 & the Standards Check
£17.50
Wednesday 9 September at 19:00 (UK time)
Presented by
Andy Lloyd
90 minutesLive onlineWhether you’re preparing for Part 3 or looking to achieve a higher standard in your next Standards Check, this workshop focuses on what really matters. Explore how the 17 competencies come together in real lessons, avoid common pitfalls, and gain the confidence to consistently deliver Grade A-quality instruction.
Plan Great Lessons With Confidence
£17.50
Wednesday 7 October at 19:00 (UK time)
Presented byHarj Pabla
90 minutesLive onlineJoin Harj Pabla for a practical workshop designed to help driving instructors plan great lessons with confidence. Explore how to identify pupil needs, agree clear goals and create flexible lesson structures that support meaningful progress. Through real-world examples and interactive discussion, attendees will learn how to balance preparation with adaptability, select suitable teaching strategies and keep lessons focused, engaging and client-centred. Leave with tools you can apply immediately to improve every lesson.
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Teaching Strategies That Get Results
£17.50
Wednesday 14 October at 19:00 (UK time)
Presented byGraeme Orr
90 minutesLive onlineJoin Graeme Orr for a practical workshop exploring teaching strategies that deliver meaningful results. Discover how to recognise individual learning needs, choose appropriate techniques and adapt your approach throughout each lesson. Through real-world examples and interactive discussion, attendees will develop ways to improve pupil understanding, engagement and independence. Learn how clear communication, purposeful questions and effective feedback can create focused, client-centred lessons that build confidence, support progress and achieve lasting outcomes consistently.
Proactive Strategies: Mastering Client-Centered Coaching for the Part 3
£17.50
Wednesday 21 October at 19:00 (UK time)
Presented bySamaira Munir
90 minutesLive onlineJoin Samaira for a practical workshop exploring proactive, client-centred coaching for the ADI Part 3. Discover how to set meaningful goals, manage risk collaboratively, ask effective questions and encourage pupil reflection. Gain adaptable strategies that build confidence, responsibility and stronger lesson outcomes for both instructor and learner. Through practical examples and discussion, attendees will explore flexible teaching techniques that support independent learning and improve performance across every aspect of the assessment process.
As Better Questions Get Better Results
£17.50
Wednesday 28 October at 19:00 (UK time)
Presented byGraeme Orr
90 minutesLive onlineJoin xxxxxx for a practical workshop exploring how better questions can transform learning. Discover how purposeful questioning helps instructors understand pupil needs, encourage reflection and develop independent decision-making. Through real-world examples and interactive discussion, attendees will practise using open, focused and timely questions that deepen understanding without interrupting the lesson. Leave with adaptable questioning techniques that improve communication, increase pupil involvement, build confidence and create effective, client-centred lessons that achieve results.
Managing Risk with Confidence
£17.50
Wednesday 4 November at 19:00 (UK time)
Presented bySamaira Munir
90 minutesLive onlineManaging Risk is a practical workshop with Samaira, exploring how instructors can identify, assess and manage risk effectively during driving lessons. Learn how to involve pupils in shared decision-making, agree appropriate support and adapt teaching as situations develop, creating safer lessons while encouraging confidence, responsibility and independence. Through real-world examples and interactive discussion, attendees will gain practical strategies to balance safety, learning opportunities and pupil development throughout every stage of a lesson.
Give Feedback That Drives Improvement
£17.50
Wednesday 11 November at 19:00 (UK time)
Presented byAndy Lloyd
90 minutesLive onlineJoin xxxxxx for a practical workshop focused on giving feedback that inspires genuine improvement. Explore how timely, specific and balanced feedback can strengthen understanding, build confidence and encourage pupil responsibility. Through real-world examples and interactive discussion, attendees will learn how to make feedback a two-way conversation, promote self-evaluation and agree clear next steps. Leave with adaptable techniques for delivering constructive, client-centred feedback that supports progress, motivation, independence and lasting learning outcomes.
Part 3 and Standards Check: Essential Skills for Success
£17.50
Wednesday 18 November at 19:00 (UK time)
Presented byGreame Orr
90 minutesLive onlineJoin Greame Orr for a practical workshop covering the essential skills needed for Part 3 and Standards Check success. Explore how effective lesson planning, risk management, client-centred teaching, questioning and feedback work together to create purposeful learning. Through clear examples and interactive discussion, attendees will gain understanding of examiner expectations and common areas for development. Leave with practical strategies to demonstrate competence confidently, support pupil progress and deliver safe, effective lessons consistently.
Coach Better, Develop Safer Drivers
£17.50
Wednesday 25 November at 19:00 (UK time)
Presented byTerry Lefteri
90 minutesLive onlineJoin Terry Lefteri for a practical workshop exploring how effective coaching can develop safer, more responsible drivers. Discover how client-centred techniques, purposeful questions and reflective conversations help pupils understand risk, make better decisions and take ownership of their learning. Through real-world examples and interactive discussion, attendees will gain adaptable strategies for building awareness, confidence and independence. Leave ready to coach with purpose, create behavioural change and support safer driving beyond the test.
Reading the Pupil: Adapting Your Coaching to Every Learner
£17.50
Wednesday 2 December at 19:00 (UK time)
Presented byAndy Lloyd
90 minutesLive onlineJoin Andy Lloyd for a practical workshop focused on recognising what each pupil needs and adapting your coaching effectively. Explore how observation, listening and purposeful questioning can reveal a learner’s confidence, understanding and learning style. Through real-world examples and interactive discussion, attendees will develop flexible strategies for adjusting communication, support and challenge. Leave equipped to respond in the moment, build relationships and create personalised lessons that encourage progress, independence and safer decisions.