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Understanding How Client Centred Learning Influences the Standards Check & Part 3 Monday 13th November 6pm-8pm The aim of this […]
Leigh Brookes
12 November 2023
Join the three heads of ADINJC, DIA and MSA, who together also form the leadership team of the National […]
Leigh Brookes
12 November 2023
Scam Alert from DVLA The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is warning motorists to watch out for scam emails […]
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6 November 2023
planned maintenance Some of our online services will not be available tonight (Thursday 2 November) from 6pm to midnight. All […]
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5 November 2023
Show 217. Please find show 217 of Dipod. In this show we are reflecting on the ADINJC Conference & Expo ’23 with […]
Leigh Brookes
5 November 2023
There will be a members’ meeting on Saturday 2 December at the Holiday Inn Coventry CV2 2HP. We have some […]
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5 November 2023
From today (25 January) driving examiners will begin to wear body worn cameras to help tackle an increase in abuse. […]
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27 January 2023
There is no doubt that the cost-of-living crisis has worsened people’s experience of anxiety, and even triggered anxiety in people […]
Leigh Brookes
11 January 2023
Changes to the terms and conditions for using our Online Business Service (OBS) are now live. This means that the next time […]
Leigh Brookes
11 January 2023
Take control of your Standards Check or Part 3 assessment preparation. Often people wait until they receive the email from […]
Leigh Brookes
11 January 2023
Since launching our voluntary ADI engagement call in October 2021, we have now completed over 2,500 of them. The call […]
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17 August 2022
The Department for Transport (DfT) has today (11 August 2022) published the official driving test statistics for 1 January to […]
Leigh Brookes
17 August 2022
Our member group, TTC are currently recruiting for ADI’s to help deliver training to their increasing customer base of corporate clients […]
Leigh Brookes
2 May 2022
Earlier in March NASP asked members for their views on the use of test data as a performance metric used […]
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2 May 2022
Update to list of cars not suitable to use on driving test From today (7 March), DVSA is adding the […]
Leigh Brookes
8 March 2022
Summary of meeting between NASP and DVSA February 2022 Introduction The following is a summary of the quarterly meeting between […]
Leigh Brookes
8 March 2022
Voluntary trailer training accreditation scheme A partnership of industry stakeholders has been set up to create and oversee the new […]
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15 February 2022
NASP Survey – please complete Further to our successful NASP webinar last wewk we have put together a survey for […]
Leigh Brookes
15 February 2022
Consultation on new driving test measures Today (25 January) DVSA has launched a consultation on measures to encourage […]
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26 January 2022
The AGM of the ADINJC will be held on Saturday 5 March by zoom. We had hoped this would be a physical […]
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19 January 2022
We have this morning been informed by DVSA about the following Test Centre closures. Please check if it is one […]
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19 January 2022
You may well have seen publicity about the changes to the Highway Code that will be introduced later this month […]
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19 January 2022
We’re delighted to announce our next batch of speakers for the ADINJC & Intelligent Instructor Conference & Expo South […]
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19 January 2022
A Happy New Year to ADIs and PDIs everywhere. We sincerely hope that 2022 proves to be a good one. […]
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1 January 2022
2020 – when the Big Learner Relay stayed at home! Sadly no Relay this year, but here are some pictures […]
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12 November 2020
DVSA update on driver CPC training We wrote to you on 3 November 2020 to give you an update on […]
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11 November 2020
NASP have produced 2 useful resources for you to use: A handy walkthrough presentation detailing the main changes to the […]
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11 November 2020
Latest Lockdown FAQs November 10th 2020 After the advice issued by DVSA on Friday 6th November regarding the suspension of […]
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10 November 2020
Guidance for instructors in Wales on lessons and tests in England The Welsh Government has confirmed it will be lifting […]
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9 November 2020
Excluded We remain extremely concerned for our members who have been excluded from any financial help. These include the newly […]
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8 November 2020
Statement from our Chair I want to thank the team at NJC for working the late hours to get out […]
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7 November 2020
The Government has announced new national restrictions will be in place in England from Thursday 5 November until Wednesday 2 […]
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7 November 2020
The Welsh Government has confirmed it will be lifting the firebreak restrictions in Wales from Monday 9 November. What this […]
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6 November 2020
Here is the link to last night’s webinar. We’re sorry that we were unable to answer so many of your […]
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5 November 2020
More support The Chancellor has just announced that in addition to extending the furlough scheme, he has increased help for […]
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5 November 2020
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5 November 2020
We will be holding a webinar to discuss the current situation in all the nations, on Wednesday 4 November at […]
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4 November 2020
The Government has announced that England will be put under national restrictions from Thursday 5 November until Wednesday 2 December […]
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4 November 2020
Monday updates and forthcoming webinar So, the start of the week, a new month – and lockdown 2… Just in […]
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4 November 2020
Update on lockdown measures in England Following the announcement on Saturday 31 October 2020 around further lockdown measures being introduced […]
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2 November 2020
Scottish Government Guidance on the safe re-start of driving and motorcycle lessons. The Scottish government has now updated its guidance […]
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1 November 2020
We do know how difficult it is for everyone today with not knowing the situation for tests and lessons. As […]
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1 November 2020
We completely understand that the industry will be wanting information on whether driving tests will be postponed, and if driving […]
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1 November 2020
The November edition of Traffic Safety Roads is now out – many thanks to Graham Feest, our Road Safety Advisor. […]
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1 November 2020
The Scottish Government has confirmed that from Monday 2 November 2020, by law, you and your pupils must wear a […]
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1 November 2020
Access to waiting rooms continues to be top of our list with DVSA, who tell us that their current position has […]
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2 October 2020
The October edition of Traffic Safety Roads is now out – many thanks to Graham Feest, our Road Safety Advisor. […]
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1 October 2020
Good news for candidates ‘on hold’ We have just received the following information from DVSA, for which we thank them. […]
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4 September 2020
NASP Statement on test centre waiting rooms NASP has today expressed extreme disappointment and frustration at the continuing closure of […]
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4 September 2020
If you missed last night’s training webinar on Part 3 and Standards Checks, then you can view it here. Mention […]
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4 September 2020
The suspension of testing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to exceptionally high demand for driving tests. […]
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3 September 2020
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3 September 2020
The September edition of Traffic Safety Roads is now out – many thanks to Graham Feest, our Road Safety Advisor. […]
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1 September 2020
We have closed the driving test booking service as fewer than 5% of candidates are able to successfully book a […]
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1 September 2020
Theory test certificates on driving tests In our email update on Monday (17 August) we asked you to make sure […]
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20 August 2020
Photocard provisional licences As a result of John Rogers’ (Disability Driving Instructors) attention to detail, we recently queried DVSA’s stance […]
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19 August 2020
Survey about test bookings The DVSA have announced that all candidates in England and Wales who had tests on hold […]
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19 August 2020
IMPORTANT! – Theory test certificates MUST be brought to test The following came out today in a DVSA email. This […]
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17 August 2020
It was brought to our attention by a member that there is a test booking app called Testi that is […]
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17 August 2020
We’ve reopened most of our theory test centres in England, Scotland and Wales. In England and Wales, we’ve worked with […]
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17 August 2020
We updated you in July about plans to restart ADI testing and the standards check in England and Wales. ADI […]
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17 August 2020
One metre social distancing for theory tests in Wales On 3 August we told you that we had introduced one […]
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17 August 2020
Photograph courtesy of Mark Wright, of Drive Scotland As our Scottish members look forward to a return to work […]
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17 August 2020
NASP Advice on issues with booking tests (driver, rider and vocational) NASP met earlier this week with DVSA, at NASP’s […]
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14 August 2020
Emergency driving test application service to close The online service to apply for an emergency driving or theory test if […]
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14 August 2020
The following are questions received from members by ADINJC, DIA and MSA over the last week or so. Others should […]
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14 August 2020
In case you weren’t aware (we weren’t till today) DVSA are temporarily allowing candidates to change their test up to […]
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12 August 2020
Local restrictions in Aberdeen The Scottish Government announced on 5 August that local restrictions would be introduced in Aberdeen to […]
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6 August 2020
If you have photos of instructors waiting at your test centre you’d like to share, please send them in. (Yes […]
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5 August 2020
Introducing the exciting new Marmalade Tag for ADIs that can track your pupils’ trips, show them their scores and earn […]
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5 August 2020
The Government has announced the lifting of local lock down restrictions in Leicester from 3 August. We are reintroducing our […]
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4 August 2020
Air con – on or off? I’ve seen a lot of discussion on social media about whether or not to […]
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3 August 2020
MOT centres will be very busy in September, October and November 2020 All the MOTs that were given an extension […]
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1 August 2020
We recently told you that we’d contact critical workers and practical car test candidates in England whose tests were put […]
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15 July 2020
A recent poll of FirstCar’s readers showed that over half of those learning to drive stayed off the roads during […]
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14 July 2020
Online business service access for ADIs The DVSA has asked us to remind people that that they should not […]
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14 July 2020
NASP has today urged trainers to ensure they are taking every precaution possible to mitigate the risk of exposure to […]
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14 July 2020
Theory tests to be suspended in Wales Theory tests in Wales up to and including 19 July have been rescheduled […]
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11 July 2020
The Scottish Government announced yesterday (9 July) that theory tests and motorcycle training will restart on Wednesday 22 July 2020 […]
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10 July 2020
I’m sure everyone is very pleased at the change of heart on the loo situation! All of the NASP associations […]
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10 July 2020
We previously let you know that the toilet facilities in test centres would only be available for candidates or instructors […]
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9 July 2020
STOP PRESS for Scottish ADIs! – Nicola Sturgeon has just said in Parliament that theory tests and motorcycle training can […]
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9 July 2020
I’ve seen a lot of comments about wearing face masks and the problems with glasses steaming up. So thanks to […]
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9 July 2020
Last year’s lucky winner! FirstCar is the multi-award winning, market-leading publisher for new drivers. They’ve teamed up ingenie the […]
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9 July 2020
Ask your question to DVSA NASP will be hosting another question and answer session with DVSA on Wednesday 15 July. […]
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8 July 2020
Some driving and riding test centres to remain closed for safety checks We recently wrote to you to tell you […]
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8 July 2020
Last Friday (3 July) DVSA staff joined the National Associations Strategic Partnership (NASP) representatives to answer members’ questions around driver […]
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7 July 2020
Photograph by Getty Images We asked for your feedback on experiences of returning to work, thanks for your replies! We […]
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7 July 2020
Online business service access for ADIs Today (6 July), we reopened the trainer booking service for vocational and motorcycle tests, […]
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6 July 2020
And how was the first day back? Some feedback from our Facebook group: Alan Stubbs is looking forward to his […]
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6 July 2020
If we are to wear face coverings will we be allowed to wear face visors to work? Would a candidate […]
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4 July 2020
NASP were pleased to be able to host a question and answer session with the DVSA on 3rd July 2020. […]
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3 July 2020
Please note there are amendments to the following section of the guidelines, the remainder remains the same. Taking a […]
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3 July 2020
Following our announcement last week on the restarting of driver and rider training and testing, we have shared the procedures […]
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2 July 2020
NASP appreciates the huge impact on the business of driver and rider trainers due to Coronavirus (COVID 19). Primarily we […]
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2 July 2020
The Government announced on 29 June that Leicester and surrounding areas are in lockdown following an increase in Coronavirus (COVID-19) […]
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2 July 2020
Regrettably there was an important error in the briefing packs regards Test & Trace. Slide 10 has been updated to: […]
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2 July 2020
All theory tests in Scotland and Wales up to and including 14 July have been rescheduled due to the coronavirus […]
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2 July 2020
As you can see money guru Martin Lewis knows we exist! We know that a lot of people are concerned […]
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2 July 2020
Where do trainers stand with being 3 in a car for training purposes? Instructors are responsible for ensuring their services […]
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1 July 2020
The briefing pack for this afternoon’s Tier 1 stakeholders meeting can be viewed here. Please note that the embargo on […]
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1 July 2020
We now have the Examiner Standard Operating Procedures. You can view them here. Lynne will be attending a Tier 1 […]
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1 July 2020
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1 July 2020
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15 June 2020
Lichfield Cathedral Many thanks to Governing Committee member Charles Moffat for perusing the document Our Plan to rebuild: The […]
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14 June 2020
Something different for a Saturday. This is a reflection from Jilly Driver, of the South Staffs member group. It really […]
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13 June 2020
The Clock Tower, Maidenhead You can now register for our weekly Monday webinar by clicking this link. Please email […]
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12 June 2020
All theory tests in England from 15 to 21 June have been rescheduled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We […]
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12 June 2020
A wonderful show of support for the funeral of ADI George McLaughlin took place in East Kilbride. You can read the […]
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11 June 2020
These guidelines have been updated with some changes. NASP appreciates the huge impact on the business of driver and rider […]
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11 June 2020
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10 June 2020
Blue lights for the NHS – Belfast (Belfast Evening Standard) If you missed last night’s webinar you can view […]
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9 June 2020
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9 June 2020
We held our first Association Meeting by zoom on Saturday, and were delighted with the turnout. It literally was good […]
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8 June 2020
Many thanks to Heather Lockwood of the Essex group for sending in this clip from today’s Sunday Times. So nice […]
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7 June 2020
Annabel’s Pit Stop This is the last of Annabel’s series of articles to help our physical well being. We would […]
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6 June 2020
If you missed Wednesday’s webinar on risk assessment you can view it here. Theory tests in England have now […]
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5 June 2020
All theory tests in England from 8 – 14 June have been rescheduled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We […]
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5 June 2020
The EU has made temporary changes to the road transport rules that apply to operators and drivers of heavy goods […]
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4 June 2020
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4 June 2020
To make it easier for drivers who need to update their photocard licence with a new photo at the end […]
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4 June 2020
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3 June 2020
Cardiff Castle Keep The First Minister of Wales, Dr Mark Drakeford, held a Q&A session yesterday and came out with […]
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3 June 2020
All theory tests in England from 4 – 7 June have been rescheduled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We […]
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3 June 2020
Conwy Castle (Wales Live) In case you missed it, here is the link to last night’s webinar. Thanks to everyone […]
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2 June 2020
The June edition of Traffic Safety Roads is now out – many thanks to Graham Feest, our Road Safety Advisor. […]
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2 June 2020
The following letter has been sent from NASP to Baroness Vere who is Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the […]
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1 June 2020
All theory tests on 2-3 June have been rescheduled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We are preparing test centres […]
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1 June 2020
We fully understand the frustrations that have arisen over the weekend from both a lack of communication and inconsistency in […]
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1 June 2020
The latest in the theory test saga. Sorry if you are now as confused as we are, we will try […]
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31 May 2020
Driving Instructors and Learner Drivers Feel Abandoned Late on Friday evening the Driver Vehicle Standards Agency issued an update to […]
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30 May 2020
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29 May 2020
All theory tests on Monday 1 June have been rescheduled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Tests in Scotland and […]
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29 May 2020
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28 May 2020
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27 May 2020
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27 May 2020
To help critical workers get an emergency theory test at a location that is more suitable to them, we will […]
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27 May 2020
Governing Committee member Charles Moffat has kindly written the following piece for us. We all know that the current crisis […]
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26 May 2020
Blue lights for the NHS – Plymouth Hoe Here is the link for last night’s webinar for […]
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26 May 2020
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26 May 2020
In this week’s training webinar we will be looking at How to Carry out a Risk Assessment for Lessons. Our […]
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25 May 2020
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23 May 2020
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23 May 2020
Blue lights for the NHS at The Kelpies in Falkirk We are very grateful to Gerry Brennan from […]
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22 May 2020
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22 May 2020
The following are questions brought up on Monday evening’s webinar: Key workers Do we need to have a test date […]
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21 May 2020
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20 May 2020
Please find below our most recent statement from the DVSA updating their current position on Instructors going back to work. […]
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20 May 2020
We sent out the NASP guidelines earlier today, so that people can start to think about what they will need […]
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19 May 2020
NASP appreciates the huge impact on the business of driver and rider trainers due to Coronavirus (COVID 19). As we […]
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19 May 2020
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19 May 2020
“When the government relaxes its social-distancing measures, we will make sure we help you understand how this will affect DVSA’s […]
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18 May 2020
Firstly, this evening’s webinar is over-subscribed. If you can’t get on you can still watch it on Facebook Live through […]
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18 May 2020
Photograph courtesy of Mark Wright, of Drive Scotland Due to the success of the first webinar for Scottish ADIs we […]
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17 May 2020
We are only too aware how difficult the current situation is. Please remember that we have a Talk Line, free […]
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17 May 2020
In this week’s training webinar Shaun Harrington-Lunt returns for another session on social media. This time Shaun will be looking […]
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17 May 2020
The 9th Coronavirus ADINJC webinar is on Monday the 18th May at 7.30. The panel will be discussing the latest […]
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15 May 2020
Statements made by DVSA on BBC Breakfast this morning. “Well done to the 2 ADIs who put across the frustrations […]
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15 May 2020
This message was tweeted by West Midlands Police. There has been a lot of press coverage over the last […]
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14 May 2020
Please note that in line with published government guidance we are updating our Standard Operating Procedure for Critical Worker Tests […]
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14 May 2020
If you missed today’s webinar on Money Matters you can view it here. A very interesting document on policing the […]
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14 May 2020
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13 May 2020
In light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the uncertainty which continues to surround this unfortunate situation, we have made […]
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13 May 2020
Well last night’s webinar felt like a marathon! We will try and come back to you with any unanswered questions […]
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12 May 2020
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12 May 2020
Last night (10.5.2020) the Prime Minister briefed us as a nation regarding the next steps in the fight against coronavirus. […]
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11 May 2020
Notes from the Prime Minister’s Statement 10 May 2020 While in lockdown we have been in stage 4 of a […]
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10 May 2020
Here’s your weekend contribution from Scarborough chairman, Annabel Wallis MBE. This week Annabel takes a look at heart rates. Heart […]
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10 May 2020
As rumours abound about lockdown being eased we await with eagerness to hear what the Prime Minister will say in […]
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9 May 2020
At ADINJC we are surprised to hear of ADIs who have work planned for next week! We would strongly urge […]
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8 May 2020
This lovely Banksy artwork has appeared at Southampton hospital, where it will stay till the autumn and then be auctioned […]
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7 May 2020
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7 May 2020
This is a picture of my local, Derriford hospital in Plymouth and by amazing coincidence this rainbow came out just […]
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6 May 2020
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, all theory tests have been cancelled up to and including 30 May 2020. What […]
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6 May 2020
Here is the link for last nights webinar. For free lifetime access mentioned by Tracey, please use coupon code MINDFULFREE on www.mindfuladi.co.uk. […]
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5 May 2020
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5 May 2020
NASP Update on Key Worker Tests Following a Tier 1 stakeholder meeting with DVSA and potential for increasing key worker […]
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5 May 2020
What lovely road markings they’re getting in the Wirral! From today you can start applying for the government’s Bounce Back […]
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5 May 2020
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2 May 2020
And now it’s May. With no sign of any easing of the lockdown restrictions, just rumour and speculation. If you […]
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2 May 2020
Thanks to Cornish member, Jason Morris for sharing his very positive experience in applying for Universal Credit – I just […]
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30 April 2020
From tomorrow (1 May 2020) DVSA is making a temporary change to car and vocational emergency driving tests, to help […]
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30 April 2020
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30 April 2020
During the current COVID 19 pandemic, there are many concerns and worries that each of us has to manage, including […]
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29 April 2020
Well done to ADIs in York who are working at the drive through testing station! Hope it all goes well […]
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29 April 2020
Some rather nice road markings in Hampshire! If you missed last night’s webinar, you can view it here. ______ For […]
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28 April 2020
Training Webinar On Wednesday at 2pm we will be holding our next free training session. As a result of the […]
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28 April 2020
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28 April 2020
This evening’s webinar will take place at 7.30pm. The panel will be Lynne, Matt, Andrew and myself and we will […]
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27 April 2020
He made it to Number 1 – bless him! Let’s hope he gets some official recognition for all he’s done […]
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25 April 2020
On Wednesday (22 April 2020) we sent all driving instructors, motorcycle trainers and vocational trainers a letter from DVSA’s Chief […]
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25 April 2020
From today (Friday 24 April), we have launched a new service to help make it quicker and easier for key […]
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24 April 2020
How are you all? Don’t know about anyone else, but we’re having lovely weather here in the South West. I […]
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23 April 2020
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23 April 2020
Well done to these two lovely members from Essex! Heather Lockwood (left in the picture) has been stitching away making […]
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22 April 2020
Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency I want to update you on what the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) […]
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22 April 2020
In light of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic affecting the UK it’s with regret that we have made the decision to […]
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22 April 2020
I’m sure everyone’s hearts will have been touched by the wonderful efforts of Captain Tom in raising such a tremdous […]
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21 April 2020
The changes to the theory test will no longer be introduced in April 2020. This is because of the coronavirus […]
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21 April 2020
Thanks to those of you that joined us last night. We were able to answer 50 questions, 37 from the […]
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21 April 2020
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21 April 2020
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, from Monday 20 April 2020, all theory tests have been cancelled until Friday 8 […]
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20 April 2020
So with another weekend upon us during an extended period of lockdown, time for more of Annabel’s exercises to keep […]
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19 April 2020
Monday 20th April will be the 5th in the ADINJC’s Coronavirus series of webinars. Following the very successful ADINJC/FSB webinars […]
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17 April 2020
The government has temporarily suspended the need for a D4 medical when renewing driving entitlements. D4 medical suspension With NHS […]
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17 April 2020
https://campaign.wellinformed.co.uk/t/r-l-jhkkohk-fljttkkld-n/ From the Chair… a monthly report – – the latest from Lynne and the ADINJC Latest news from […]
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17 April 2020
If you weren’t able to catch the first of our free training webinars yesterday, no panic, you can view it […]
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16 April 2020
Hello again. How are you all? Some extracts from Martin Lewis’s MoneySavingExpert weekly newsletter which will be of interest to […]
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15 April 2020
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15 April 2020
Grateful thanks to Clare Elsby from the Federation of Small Businesses for attending our webinar last and answering members’ questions. […]
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14 April 2020
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14 April 2020
May we wish all our members and readers a Happy Easter. Whilst this is not the best of times, we […]
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11 April 2020
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11 April 2020
What do we do when this is over? Our first free online training session will take place on Wednesday […]
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10 April 2020
The ADINJC is very pleased to announce that Clare Elsby, the FSB’s Area Leader-Northants, Leics & Rutland, will be joining […]
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10 April 2020
The three associations of NASP, would like to firstly during these ever changing times, wish you all a healthy, Safe […]
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9 April 2020
Hello everyone, hope you are all OK. We had some good news this week that Ray Seagrave, who was awarded […]
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8 April 2020
The three joint associations of NASP have put together some advised guidance if you have customers who are granted a […]
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7 April 2020
ADINJC Useful Websites for the Self Employed – COVID19 Crisis Government Guidance for Covid19 – Support for Business […]
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7 April 2020
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7 April 2020
The public liaison team (PLT) will receive and assess the email requests. The team will check the candidate’s identity, eligibility […]
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6 April 2020
NASP is engaged in regular communication and dialogue directly with the regulator to discuss the impact of Coronavirus on […]
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3 April 2020
The Government has announced temporary changes to professional driver requirements as part of its response to the coronavirus outbreak. Driver […]
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3 April 2020
How are you all doing? STOP PRESS! A useful link on gov.uk is a Benefits Calculator and will help you […]
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2 April 2020
Monday 6th April will be the 3rd in the ADINJC’s Coronavirus webinars. Following the very successful Coronavirus webinars brought you […]
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2 April 2020
In light of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic affecting the UK it’s with regret that we have made the decision to […]
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1 April 2020
Thank you to Annabel Wllis MBE for another pit stop article full of tips for helping us to stay healthy. […]
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1 April 2020
Great to see so many members on our webinar last night, thanks for your questions – if you didn’t get […]
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31 March 2020
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31 March 2020
A message from our Chair I want to say a warm thank you to all of you who have taken […]
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29 March 2020
We are acutely aware of the plight of recently qualified ADIs and PDIs who will not benefit from the new […]
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28 March 2020
In my relief at hearing the Chancellor’s announcement yesterday I almost overlooked those people new to the industry who are […]
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27 March 2020
The following is a list of FAQs just received from DVSA. I’m sure these will be of interest to everyone. […]
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27 March 2020
Support for the Self Employed – highlights • The introduction of a Self Employed Income Support Scheme • Comprises of […]
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26 March 2020
Evening all. Phew! Well I dare say there will be some relief in the industry after the Chancellor’s announcement this […]
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26 March 2020
NJC Talk Line – an ear without judgement Volunteers are available 7 days a week from 8.30am to 10pm, with […]
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25 March 2020
Sorry to say that there’s still no news from the Chancellor but all the signs look like it will be […]
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25 March 2020
JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND SEARCH ENGINES https://driving.org/recruitment/ https://www.england.nhs.uk/2020/03/your-nhs-needs-you-nhs-call-for-volunteer-army/ Tesco – https://www.tesco-careers.com/customer-delivery-drivers/ Waitrose – https://www.ocadogroup.com/careers/drivers Sainsbury’s – https://sainsburys.jobs/roles/stores-and-home-delivery/online-drivers-cyclists/ Morrisons – https://www.morrisons.jobs/our-teams/retail-team/retail-roles/home-delivery-drivers Asda – https://www.asda.jobs/roles/customer-delivery-driver/ M&S – https://jobs.marksandspencer.com/ […]
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25 March 2020
NJC Talk Line – an ear without judgement If you need a chat, worried, feeling isolated, please call someone. We […]
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25 March 2020
We’re hoping that you are all OK and coping with the new restrictions, and are off the road. We’ve asked […]
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24 March 2020
We believe good news is on the way! Check out the following link – https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/58-01/0122/amend/coronavirus_daily_cwh_0320rev.14-18.html No announcement has yet been […]
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24 March 2020
Thanks to those who attended tonight’s webinar, and apologies to those who couldn’t. This was recorded and is available […]
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24 March 2020
Thanks to those who attended tonight’s webinar, and apologies to those who couldn’t. This was recorded and is available […]
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24 March 2020
Good evening I thought this photograph from Andy at Drive Like a Rock Star gives an interesting perspective and reinforces […]
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23 March 2020
At an extremely difficult and worrying time for us all, taking into account the Government public health advice regarding social […]
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23 March 2020
Hi All With the events of the last few days regarding the Coronavirus, the ADINJC thought it would be more […]
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22 March 2020
Hope you’re all OK out there. And thank you once more to all of you who have taken the trouble […]
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22 March 2020
Some suggestions that might help in these financially difficult times – • Switch the bills! Check if you can get […]
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21 March 2020
The following letter has been sent by email to the Prime Minister and several leading Members of Parliament. Dear Sir/Madam […]
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21 March 2020
How are you all doing? These are some of the measures announced by the Chancellor yesterday. It’s not the full […]
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21 March 2020
Following the DVSA’s announcement earlier this evening, we’ve had some member enquiries for clarification which we’ve been able to get […]
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20 March 2020
Hello everybody Firstly, may I say a personal thank you to those members who have taken the trouble to email […]
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20 March 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): driving tests and theory tests Theory tests are suspended for one month, and driving tests are suspended for […]
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20 March 2020
Due to the unfolding COVID-19 situation, from Friday 20 March 2020, all theory tests have been postponed until Monday 20 […]
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19 March 2020
Hope you are all staying safe. No further news on tests from DVSA today. However, Northern Ireland have announced that […]
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19 March 2020
Due to the very late notice from the DVSA we are now sending out this latest announcement: The Driving and […]
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19 March 2020
Due to the unfolding COVID-19 situation, testing for tomorrow Thursday 19 March has been postponed. Tests will be cancelled for […]
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18 March 2020
These are difficult, fast moving and challenging times for our industry, and for the country as a whole. Some of […]
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18 March 2020
A few things to update you on since yesterday. • there is bound to be disruptions to tests as some examiners […]
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17 March 2020
n view of the speed that the current situation is moving we will be bringing you short updates as and […]
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16 March 2020
We understand how worrying the present situation must be for all ADIs and hope that everyone will do as much […]
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16 March 2020
Important update – The ADINJC & Intelligent Instructor Conference & Expo – South has been postponed until 19th July 2020. […]
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13 March 2020
We’re sending you this email because the government’s advice about the coronavirus outbreak has changed. Stay at home if you […]
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13 March 2020
Over the past few months we’ve been carrying out research to help us understand how we can encourage more learner […]
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12 February 2020
We’ve published new versions of the driver’s record on GOV.UK. Driver’s records are a good way to track your pupils’ […]
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12 February 2020
Conference & Expo South – Kempton Park 29 March We’re very excited about our new regional Conference & Expo events, […]
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31 January 2020
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2 January 2020
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21 December 2019
ADINJC is pleased to announce – Book your FREE place for the national conference here. Book your FREE place […]
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1 December 2019
The Annual General Meeting of the ADINJC will take place on Saturday 30 November at 10am at the Village Hotel, […]
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13 November 2019
Members of NASP and staff of the DVSA recently met in Nottingham. You can read the report of […]
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8 November 2019
Venue: Holiday Inn, Crest Way, Barnwood GL4 3RX This workshop is delivered by Lin Western ADINJC Head of Training, Lin […]
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18 October 2019
In our latest Despatch blog post, lead user researcher Paul Bailey shares how we’ve improved the driving test experience for […]
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14 October 2019
We found the following article from Road Safety GB interesting and topical and thought our memers might be interested – […]
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12 October 2019
You may have seen or heard a lot of activity in the media yesterday about the campaign in relation to […]
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12 October 2019
In September, we let you know about the work we’ve been doing to create an app to mark driving tests […]
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12 October 2019
In September, we let you know about the work we’ve been doing to create an app to mark driving tests […]
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12 October 2019
Coaching – the Next Level Mercure Hotel Milton Keynes, The Approach, Two Mile Ash, Milton Keynes, MK88LY Monday October 21st […]
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20 September 2019
We’re going to design guidance to help you carry out the most realistic mock driving tests possible. But we cannot […]
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20 September 2019
How we’re giving driving instructors better tools to help their pupils DVSA is updating and improving tools for driving instructors […]
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20 September 2019
Developing an app to electronically record driving tests Since we launched our 5 year strategy in 2017, we’ve been working […]
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4 September 2019
#MeToo and the driving instructor industry Our latest Despatch blog post is a guest blog post from NWG Network. They […]
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30 April 2019
Holiday Inn Birmingham M6 J7, Chapel Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 7BG Monday May 20th 2019 MEMBERS PRICE £99 NON-MEMBERS […]
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25 April 2019
From today (1 April 2019) we’ve made some changes to the Official Register of Driving Instructor Training (ORDIT) scheme, to […]
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1 April 2019
We have received an interesting enquiry from a retired Yorkshire police officer living in The Gambia. He runs a small […]
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29 March 2019
Steeton driving test centre: module 1 bike tests suspended Module 1 motorcycle tests have been suspended at Steeton driving test […]
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15 March 2019
Holiday Inn Leeds-Bradford, The Pastures, Tong Lane, Bradford BD4 0RP MEMBERS PRICE £99 NON-MEMBERS £119 The training will be led […]
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8 March 2019
New Online Courses from ADINJC Too busy to attend a workshop? No training available in your local area? We are […]
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4 March 2019
Monday 25th of March The Greyhound Hotel Garth Road Builth Wells Powys LD2 3AR 9.30-3.30 presented by Lynne Barrie MA […]
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2 March 2019
, and we wanted to let you know more about them. Raising the standards Currently, only 60% of instructors in […]
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2 March 2019
If you’re planning to drive abroad over the coming weeks and months, the driving documents you’ll need may change – […]
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21 February 2019
February 25th 2019Holiday InnImpington, Cambridge. CB24 9PHMEMBERS PRICE £99NON-MEMBERS £119 The course is suitable for: • All ADIs preparing for the […]
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11 February 2019
An ADINJC member recently had a problem with the licence requirements for teaching vocational categories. Now that the issues have […]
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28 January 2019
DVSA is supporting Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) to help improve the safety of young newly qualified drivers through the Driver […]
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15 January 2019
February 25th 2019 Holiday Inn Impington, Cambridge. CB24 9PH MEMBERS PRICE £99 NON-MEMBERS £119 The course is suitable for: • […]
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4 January 2019
The Chairman and Governing Committee of the ADINJC would like to wish all our members a very Happy Christmas and […]
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22 December 2018
In our latest Despatch blog post, Bob Hannigan Head of National Standards and Accreditation, explains more about the text message […]
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20 December 2018
81% of new drivers better prepared for real life driving Today (4 December 2018) marks 1 year since the driving […]
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5 December 2018
Some online services will be unavailable on Tuesday 27 November 2018 from midnight to 5pm to allow system maintenance to take […]
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22 November 2018
Please see below a message from Phil Coop. I would be grateful if you could help colleagues who are […]
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21 November 2018
New hazard perception test clips Today (19 November 2018) we’ve announced changes to the hazard perception test for cars, to […]
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19 November 2018
Learner driver research: text message trial DVSA is working with The Behaviour Insights Team to send text messages to car […]
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13 November 2018
The DVSA have updated the ADI1 (Guidance for examiners conducting ADI tests) Full details page 6 View link below; https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/750116/carrying-out-driving-instructor-tests-and-checks-adi1.pdf
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22 October 2018
These are the minutes from the latest NASP meeting chaired by the ADINJC NASP/DVSA Meeting Reports – October 1st/ October […]
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16 October 2018
The Ultimate Guide to Driving Safely & Avoiding Distractions’’ Is an introduction to road safety and aims to raise awareness […]
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10 August 2018
We have today received correspondence from DVSA on the points we raised with them. Below are the responses – Devolved […]
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10 July 2018
In our recent blog post, we let you know we will be carrying out a timing study of the driving […]
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10 July 2018
We’re aware that some candidates who’ve registered to book a driving test online with a Gmail account, haven’t received an […]
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6 July 2018
Driving examiners will now be using a new mobile search app to check if cars used for driving tests have a […]
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6 July 2018
As we had some queries from members about the forthcoming timing study, we wrote to DVSA to ask for further […]
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2 July 2018
Latest DVSA Statistics https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/driver-and-rider-testing-and-instructor-statistics-january-to-march-2018
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28 June 2018
Our sponsor and a leading insurer for young drivers is appealing to the industry to support free trade by not […]
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21 June 2018
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6 June 2018
From Monday 4 June 2018 you won’t be able to use vehicles (except motorcycles) for practical driving tests if they: […]
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25 May 2018
Lesley Young: looking back at my time as Chief Driving Examiner In Lesley’s last blog post, she reflects on some highlights from […]
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25 May 2018
GDPR will replace the existing Data Protection Act (DPA) and it means we (DVSA) are required to make sure you’re […]
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22 May 2018
DVSA has appointed Mark Winn to succeed Lesley Young as Chief Driving Examiner. Mark will take up his new responsibilities […]
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21 May 2018
From 1 May 2018, we’ll be changing the way 78 theory test questions are worded, to make them more accessible […]
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1 May 2018
We’ve published our digital strategy for 2018 to 2022, which sets out what we’re doing to become a digitally enabled […]
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25 April 2018
50 days until learners are allowed on the motorway From Monday 4 June 2018, learner drivers will be able to […]
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15 April 2018
NASP Meeting NASP REPORT March 2018 The committee met on Monday 26th March to discuss the joint meeting the next […]
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10 April 2018
Learner drivers on motorways from 4 June 2018 From Monday 4 June 2018, learner drivers will be able to take […]
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1 March 2018
DVSA Head of Policy and Chief Driving Examiner Lesley Young said: “Following our recent announcement about driving instructor conduct, we’re […]
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22 February 2018
Each member of NASP – ADI NJC, DIA and MSA GB have issued their own response to the DVSA blog […]
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22 February 2018
Whilst we applaud DVSA’s aim to improve standards, ADINJC feels that the blog “making the conduct of driving instructors clearer” […]
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22 February 2018
Message from our Patron, Quentin Willson ADINJC has received the following message from our Patron, Quentin Willson, following the recent […]
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22 February 2018
ADINJC is grateful to John Rogers of Disability Driving Instructors for sharing this invaluable advice for taking candidates with Special […]
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5 December 2017
The DVSA has issued a statement in the form of a letter from Lesley Young, Head of Policy and Chief […]
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20 November 2017
And they’re off! Year 4 of the Big Learner Relay kicked off with a fantastic convoy in Northern Ireland, some […]
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6 November 2017
The full release can be read here: The headline figure is a total of 1.792 Road Deaths in 2016 up […]
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5 October 2017
We thought you might be interested in some information from Oponeo. They have compiled the latest data on various car-related issues […]
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19 September 2017
We have this afternoon received the following from Jacqui Turland, Registrar – “Further to my email of 1 September 2017, […]
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18 September 2017
With less than 3 months to go to until the driving test changes, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) […]
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13 September 2017
Possible Examiner strike action! Following the announcement that the DVSA are having to delay the introduction of the ADI Part […]
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9 September 2017
This afternoon the DVSA confirmed that rumors recently circulating across social media regarding the implementation date of the new Part 3 […]
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1 September 2017
Top 5 reasons ADIs fail their standards check During your standards check, your examiner will be looking for evidence that […]
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22 August 2017
Received today from the DVSA: As we gear up for the changes to the driving test on Monday 4 […]
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7 August 2017
The ADINJC is supporting Learner Driver Week in association with Young Marmalade Our mission at Learner Driver Week is to educate, […]
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19 July 2017
The DVSA have published it’s first Annual Review covering 2016/17 it sets out some of the work they’ll be doing […]
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18 July 2017
The DVSA has announced changes this week to the “Find your Nearest Facility” this includes options to link to your […]
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17 July 2017
Making the driving test more reflective of real life driving Read here about how and why the new driving test […]
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8 July 2017
The ADINJC is delighted to announce that Smart Driving is to become a sponsor. We have always had a close […]
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5 July 2017
Interesting DVSA sats Car pass rates vary between men and women and type of test. Overall, women have a higher […]
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5 July 2017
The year is passing by so fast only 3 months to go till our annual conference. There are only 38 […]
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4 July 2017
Example of the scam email…! Parking ticket scam alert! Our Chairman and a member have both this weekend received an […]
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8 June 2017
NASP has produced a report of the recent meeting with DVSA. It has also produced a list of FAQs relating […]
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22 May 2017
Today’s mailing from DVSA about the Part 3 changes. Please read the blog for full details. Near the end of […]
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20 April 2017
The driving test in England, Scotland and Wales will change from Monday 4 December 2017. The changes are designed to […]
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16 April 2017
Report on the NASP meeting held on 28th March 2017 The ninth meeting of the National Associations Strategic Partnership (NASP) […]
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3 April 2017
DVSA’s 5-year strategy: helping you stay safe on Britain’s roads DVSA’s purpose is to help you stay safe on Britain’s […]
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30 March 2017
NASP Response to Part 3 changes announced to improve the ADI part 3 test in line with the standards check […]
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13 March 2017
DVSA Press Release on changes for ADI Part 3 Test TRADE PRESS RELEASE: Changes announced to improve the ADI part […]
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3 March 2017
Vehicle Road Tax changes: The way vehicle tax is calculated will change for cars and some motor homes that are […]
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3 March 2017
“The ADINJC sent details of the consultation to members via our monthly newsletter and as email news flashes. We have […]
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3 March 2017
Think! and the AA Charitable Trust have partnered to launch a new video as part of their campaign to make […]
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3 March 2017
Members should be aware that the penalties for mobile phone use whilst driving will increase on 1 March. The fixed […]
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24 February 2017
The National Associations Strategic Partnership (NASP) is gathering information on the training of learners and new drivers on motorways and […]
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13 February 2017
Revised January 2017 About the code The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and the driver training industry place great […]
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12 January 2017
My views are that there’s never been official lessons for learners to drive on motorways yet casualty rates are so […]
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9 January 2017
Learner drivers will be allowed to have driving lessons on motorways with a driving instructor in a car fitted with […]
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3 January 2017
The eighth meeting of the National Associations Strategic Partnership (NASP) with the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) was held […]
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22 December 2016
Peter Hearn, Acting Director of Operations at DVSA, has blogged about driving test waiting times. In his latest blog post, […]
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19 December 2016
3-year-old Freddie Hussey was killed by an unsafe trailer. Freddie’s parents are urging all drivers to carry out basic safety […]
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7 December 2016
It will be replaced by the new national register of LGV instructors, which launches on 2 January 2017. Existing DVSA […]
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6 December 2016
NASP meeting held on Monday 5 September 2016 The seventh meeting of the National Associations Strategic Partnership (NASP) was held […]
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19 September 2016
Aligning with the National Standard In April 2014, we introduced the ‘standards check’ which changed the way we assessed ADIs; […]
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8 September 2016
Response from ADINJC Approved Driving Instructors National Joint Council August 2016 Chairman: Lynne Barrie MA 16 Grosvenor Close, Lichfield, Staffordshire, […]
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25 August 2016
Last month saw the release of my book, Live and Learn: A Parental Guide To Keeping Young Drivers Safe On […]
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22 August 2016
This interview is taken from an original interview between Paul Caddick, editor at Intelligent Instructor magazine and Quentin Willson. What […]
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31 May 2016