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Understanding How Client Centred Learning Influences the Standards Check & Part 3 Monday 13th November 6pm-8pm The aim of this […]

  Join the three heads of ADINJC, DIA and MSA, who together also form the leadership team of the National […]

Scam Alert from DVLA The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is warning motorists to watch out for scam emails […]

planned maintenance Some of our online services will not be available tonight (Thursday 2 November) from 6pm to midnight. All […]

Show 217.  Please find show 217 of Dipod.  In this show we are reflecting on the ADINJC Conference & Expo ’23 with […]

There will be a members’ meeting on Saturday 2 December at the Holiday Inn Coventry CV2 2HP. We have some […]

From today (25 January) driving examiners will begin to wear body worn cameras to help tackle an increase in abuse. […]

There is no doubt that the cost-of-living crisis has worsened people’s experience of anxiety, and even triggered anxiety in people […]

Changes to the terms and conditions for using our Online Business Service (OBS) are now live. This means that the next time […]

Take control of your Standards Check or Part 3 assessment preparation. Often people wait until they receive the email from […]

Since launching our voluntary ADI engagement call in October 2021, we have now completed over 2,500 of them. The call […]

The Department for Transport (DfT) has today (11 August 2022) published the official driving test statistics for 1 January to […]

Our member group, TTC are currently recruiting for ADI’s to help deliver training to their increasing customer base of corporate clients […]

Earlier in March NASP asked members for their views on the use of test data as a performance metric used […]

Update to list of cars not suitable to use on driving test From today (7 March), DVSA is adding the […]

Summary of meeting between NASP and DVSA February 2022 Introduction The following is a summary of the quarterly meeting between […]

Voluntary trailer training accreditation scheme A partnership of industry stakeholders has been set up to create and oversee the new […]

NASP Survey – please complete Further to our successful NASP webinar last wewk we have put together a survey for […]

Consultation on new driving test measures     Today (25 January) DVSA has launched a consultation on measures to encourage […]

  The AGM of the ADINJC will be held on Saturday 5 March by zoom.  We had hoped this would be a physical […]

  We have this morning been informed by DVSA about the following Test Centre closures.  Please check if it is one […]

You may well have seen publicity about the changes to the Highway Code that will be introduced later this month […]

    We’re delighted to announce our next batch of speakers for the ADINJC & Intelligent Instructor Conference & Expo South […]

A Happy New Year to ADIs and PDIs everywhere.  We sincerely hope that 2022 proves to be a good one.  […]

2020 – when the Big Learner Relay stayed at home! Sadly no Relay this year, but here are some pictures […]

DVSA update on driver CPC training We wrote to you on 3 November 2020 to give you an update on […]

NASP have produced 2 useful resources for you to use: A  handy walkthrough presentation detailing the main changes to the […]

Latest Lockdown FAQs November 10th 2020 After the advice issued by DVSA on Friday 6th November regarding the suspension of […]

Guidance for instructors in Wales on lessons and tests in England The Welsh Government has confirmed it will be lifting […]

Excluded We remain extremely concerned for our members who have been excluded from any financial help.  These include the newly […]

Statement from our Chair I want to thank the team at NJC for working the late hours to get out […]

The Government has announced new national restrictions will be in place in England from Thursday 5 November until Wednesday 2 […]

The Welsh Government has confirmed it will be lifting the firebreak restrictions in Wales from Monday 9 November. What this […]

Here is the link to last night’s webinar.  We’re sorry that we were unable to answer so many of your […]

More support The Chancellor has just announced that in addition to extending the furlough scheme, he has increased help for […]

We will be holding a webinar to discuss the current situation in all the nations, on Wednesday 4 November at […]

The Government has announced that England will be put under national restrictions from Thursday 5 November until Wednesday 2 December […]

Monday updates and forthcoming webinar So, the start of the week, a new month – and lockdown 2… Just in […]

Update on lockdown measures in England Following the announcement on Saturday 31 October 2020 around further lockdown measures being introduced […]

Scottish Government Guidance on the safe re-start of driving and motorcycle lessons. The Scottish government has now updated its guidance […]

We do know how difficult it is for everyone today with not knowing the situation for tests and lessons.  As […]

We completely understand that the industry will be wanting information on whether driving tests will be postponed, and if driving […]

The November edition of Traffic Safety Roads is now out – many thanks to Graham Feest, our Road Safety Advisor. […]

The Scottish Government has confirmed that from Monday 2 November 2020, by law, you and your pupils must wear a […]

Access to waiting rooms continues to be top of our list with DVSA, who tell us that their current position has […]

The October edition of Traffic Safety Roads is now out – many thanks to Graham Feest, our Road Safety Advisor. […]

Good news for candidates ‘on hold’ We have just received the following information from DVSA, for which we thank them. […]

NASP Statement on test centre waiting rooms NASP has today expressed extreme disappointment and frustration at the continuing closure of […]

If you missed last night’s training webinar on Part 3 and Standards Checks, then you can view it here. Mention […]

The suspension of testing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to exceptionally high demand for driving tests. […]

The September edition of Traffic Safety Roads is now out – many thanks to Graham Feest, our Road Safety Advisor. […]

We have closed the driving test booking service as fewer than 5% of candidates are able to successfully book a […]

Theory test certificates on driving tests In our email update on Monday (17 August) we asked you to make sure […]

Photocard provisional licences As a result of John Rogers’ (Disability Driving Instructors) attention to detail, we recently queried DVSA’s stance […]

Survey about test bookings The DVSA have announced that all candidates in England and Wales who had tests on hold […]

IMPORTANT! – Theory test certificates MUST be brought to test The following came out today in a DVSA email.  This […]

It was brought to our attention by a member that there is a test booking app called Testi that is […]

We’ve reopened most of our theory test centres in England, Scotland and Wales. In England and Wales, we’ve worked with […]

We updated you in July about plans to restart ADI testing and the standards check in England and Wales. ADI […]

One metre social distancing for theory tests in Wales On 3 August we told you that we had introduced one […]

Photograph courtesy of Mark Wright, of Drive Scotland   As our Scottish members look forward to a return to work […]

NASP Advice on issues with booking tests (driver, rider and vocational) NASP met earlier this week with DVSA, at NASP’s […]

Emergency driving test application service to close The online service to apply for an emergency driving or theory test if […]

The following are questions received from members by ADINJC, DIA and MSA over the last week or so.  Others should […]

In case you weren’t aware (we weren’t till today) DVSA are temporarily allowing candidates to change their test up to […]

Local restrictions in Aberdeen The Scottish Government announced on 5 August that local restrictions would be introduced in Aberdeen to […]

If you have photos of instructors waiting at your test centre you’d like to share, please send them in.  (Yes […]

Introducing the exciting new Marmalade Tag for ADIs that can track your pupils’ trips, show them their scores and earn […]

The Government has announced the lifting of local lock down restrictions in Leicester from 3 August. We are reintroducing our […]

Air con – on or off? I’ve seen a lot of discussion on social media about whether or not to […]

MOT centres will be very busy in September, October and November 2020 All the MOTs that were given an extension […]

We recently told you that we’d contact critical workers and practical car test candidates in England whose tests were put […]

A recent poll of FirstCar’s readers showed that over half of those learning to drive stayed off the roads during […]

Online business service access for ADIs   The DVSA has asked us to remind people that that they should not […]

NASP has today urged trainers to ensure they are taking every precaution possible to mitigate the risk of exposure to […]

Theory tests to be suspended in Wales Theory tests in Wales up to and including 19 July have been rescheduled […]

The Scottish Government announced yesterday (9 July) that theory tests and motorcycle training will restart on Wednesday 22 July 2020 […]

I’m sure everyone is very pleased at the change of heart on the loo situation!  All of the NASP associations […]

We previously let you know that the toilet facilities in test centres would only be available for candidates or instructors […]

STOP PRESS for Scottish ADIs! – Nicola Sturgeon has just said in Parliament that theory tests and motorcycle training can […]

I’ve seen a lot of comments about wearing face masks and the problems with glasses steaming up.  So thanks to […]

Last year’s lucky winner!   FirstCar is the multi-award winning, market-leading publisher for new drivers. They’ve teamed up ingenie the […]

Ask your question to DVSA NASP will be hosting another question and answer session with DVSA on Wednesday 15 July.  […]

Some driving and riding test centres to remain closed for safety checks We recently wrote to you to tell you […]

Last Friday (3 July) DVSA staff joined the National Associations Strategic Partnership (NASP) representatives to answer members’ questions around driver […]

Photograph by Getty Images We asked for your feedback on experiences of returning to work, thanks for your replies!  We […]

Online business service access for ADIs Today (6 July), we reopened the trainer booking service for vocational and motorcycle tests, […]

And how was the first day back?  Some feedback from our Facebook group: Alan Stubbs is looking forward to his […]

If we are to wear face coverings will we be allowed to wear face visors to work? Would a candidate […]

NASP were pleased to be able to host a question and answer session with the DVSA on 3rd July 2020. […]

Please note there are amendments to the following section of the guidelines, the remainder remains the same.   Taking a […]

Following our announcement last week on the restarting of driver and rider training and testing, we have shared the procedures […]

NASP appreciates the huge impact on the business of driver and rider trainers due to Coronavirus (COVID 19). Primarily we […]

The Government announced on 29 June that Leicester and surrounding areas are in lockdown following an increase in Coronavirus (COVID-19) […]

Regrettably there was an important error in the briefing packs regards Test & Trace. Slide 10 has been updated to: […]

All theory tests in Scotland and Wales up to and including 14 July have been rescheduled due to the coronavirus […]

As you can see money guru Martin Lewis knows we exist!  We know that a lot of people are concerned […]

Where do trainers stand with being 3 in a car for training purposes? Instructors are responsible for ensuring their services […]

The briefing pack for this afternoon’s Tier 1 stakeholders meeting can be viewed here. Please note that the embargo on […]

We now have the Examiner Standard Operating Procedures.  You can view them here. Lynne will be attending a Tier 1 […]

Lichfield Cathedral   Many thanks to Governing Committee member Charles Moffat for perusing the document Our Plan to rebuild: The […]

Something different for a Saturday.  This is a reflection from Jilly Driver, of the South Staffs member group.  It really […]

The Clock Tower, Maidenhead   You can now register for our weekly Monday webinar by clicking this link​.  Please email […]

All theory tests in England from 15 to 21 June have been rescheduled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We […]

A wonderful show of support for the funeral of ADI George McLaughlin took place in East Kilbride.  You can read the […]

These guidelines have been updated with some changes. NASP appreciates the huge impact on the business of driver and rider […]

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Blue lights for the NHS – Belfast (Belfast Evening Standard)   If you missed last night’s webinar you can view […]

We held our first Association Meeting by zoom on Saturday, and were delighted with the turnout.  It literally was good […]

Many thanks to Heather Lockwood of the Essex group for sending in this clip from today’s Sunday Times.  So nice […]

Annabel’s Pit Stop This is the last of Annabel’s series of articles to help our physical well being.  We would […]

If you missed Wednesday’s webinar on risk assessment you can view it here.   Theory tests in England have now […]

All theory tests in England from 8 – 14 June have been rescheduled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We […]

The EU has made temporary changes to the road transport rules that apply to operators and drivers of heavy goods […]

To make it easier for drivers who need to update their photocard licence with a new photo at the end […]

Cardiff Castle Keep The First Minister of Wales, Dr Mark Drakeford, held a Q&A session yesterday and came out with […]

All theory tests in England from 4 – 7 June have been rescheduled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We […]

Conwy Castle (Wales Live) In case you missed it, here is the link to last night’s webinar.  Thanks to everyone […]

The June edition of Traffic Safety Roads is now out – many thanks to Graham Feest, our Road Safety Advisor. […]

The following letter has been sent from NASP to Baroness Vere who is Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the […]

All theory tests on 2-3 June have been rescheduled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We are preparing test centres […]

We fully understand the frustrations that have arisen over the weekend from both a lack of communication and inconsistency in […]

The latest in the theory test saga.  Sorry if you are now as confused as we are, we will try […]

Driving Instructors and Learner Drivers Feel Abandoned Late on Friday evening the Driver Vehicle Standards Agency issued an update to […]

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All theory tests on Monday 1 June have been rescheduled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Tests in Scotland and […]

To help critical workers get an emergency theory test at a location that is more suitable to them, we will […]

Governing Committee member Charles Moffat has kindly written the following piece for us. We all know that the current crisis […]

    Blue lights for the NHS – Plymouth Hoe   Here is the link for last night’s webinar for […]

In this week’s training webinar we will be looking at How to Carry out a Risk Assessment for Lessons. Our […]

  Blue lights for the NHS at The Kelpies in Falkirk   We are very grateful to Gerry Brennan from […]

The following are questions brought up on Monday evening’s webinar: Key workers Do we need to have a test date […]

Please find below our most recent statement from the DVSA updating their current position on Instructors going back to work. […]

We sent out the NASP guidelines earlier today, so that people can start to think about what they will need […]

NASP appreciates the huge impact on the business of driver and rider trainers due to Coronavirus (COVID 19). As we […]

“When the government relaxes its social-distancing measures, we will make sure we help you understand how this will affect DVSA’s […]

Firstly, this evening’s webinar is over-subscribed.  If you can’t get on you can still watch it on Facebook Live through […]

Photograph courtesy of Mark Wright, of Drive Scotland Due to the success of the first webinar for Scottish ADIs we […]

We are only too aware how difficult the current situation is.  Please remember that we have a Talk Line, free […]

In this week’s training webinar Shaun Harrington-Lunt returns for another session on social media. This time Shaun will be looking […]

The 9th Coronavirus ADINJC webinar is on Monday the 18th May at 7.30. The panel will be discussing the latest […]

Statements made by DVSA on BBC Breakfast this morning. “Well done to the 2 ADIs who put across the frustrations […]

This message was tweeted by West Midlands Police.   There has been a lot of press coverage over the last […]

Please note that in line with published government guidance we are updating our Standard Operating Procedure for Critical Worker Tests […]

If you missed today’s webinar on Money Matters you can view it here. A very interesting document on policing the […]

In light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the uncertainty which continues to surround this unfortunate situation, we have made […]

Well last night’s webinar felt like a marathon!  We will try and come back to you with any unanswered questions […]

Last night (10.5.2020) the Prime Minister briefed us as a nation regarding the next steps in the fight against coronavirus. […]

Notes from the Prime Minister’s Statement 10 May 2020 While in lockdown we have been in stage 4 of a […]

Here’s your weekend contribution from Scarborough chairman, Annabel Wallis MBE.  This week Annabel takes a look at heart rates.   Heart […]

As rumours abound about lockdown being eased we await with eagerness to hear what the Prime Minister will say in […]

At ADINJC we are surprised to hear of ADIs who have work planned for next week!  We would strongly urge […]

This lovely Banksy artwork has appeared at Southampton hospital, where it will stay till the autumn and then be auctioned […]

This is a picture of my local, Derriford hospital in Plymouth and by amazing coincidence this rainbow came out just […]

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, all theory tests have been cancelled up to and including 30 May 2020. What […]

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.  […]

NASP Update on Key Worker Tests Following a Tier 1 stakeholder meeting with DVSA and potential for increasing key worker […]

What lovely road markings they’re getting in the Wirral! From today you can start applying for the government’s Bounce Back […]

And now it’s May.  With no sign of any easing of the lockdown restrictions, just rumour and speculation.  If you […]

Thanks to Cornish member, Jason Morris for sharing his very positive experience in applying for Universal Credit – I just […]

From tomorrow (1 May 2020) DVSA is making a temporary change to car and vocational emergency driving tests, to help […]

During the current COVID 19 pandemic, there are many concerns and worries that each of us has to manage, including […]

Well done to ADIs in York who are working at the drive through testing station!  Hope it all goes well […]

Some rather nice road markings in Hampshire! If you missed last night’s webinar, you can view it here. ______ For […]

Training Webinar On Wednesday at 2pm we will be holding our next free training session.  As a result of the […]

This evening’s webinar will take place at 7.30pm.  The panel will be Lynne, Matt, Andrew and myself and we will […]

He made it to Number 1 – bless him!  Let’s hope he gets some official recognition for all he’s done […]

On Wednesday (22 April 2020) we sent all driving instructors, motorcycle trainers and vocational trainers a letter from DVSA’s Chief […]

From today (Friday 24 April), we have launched a new service to help make it quicker and easier for key […]

How are you all?  Don’t know about anyone else, but we’re having lovely weather here in the South West.  I […]

Well done to these two lovely members from Essex!  Heather Lockwood (left in the picture) has been stitching away making […]

Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency   I want to update you on what the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) […]

In light of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic affecting the UK it’s with regret that we have made the decision to […]

I’m sure everyone’s hearts will have been touched by the wonderful efforts of Captain Tom in raising such a tremdous […]

The changes to the theory test will no longer be introduced in April 2020. This is because of the coronavirus […]

Thanks to those of you that joined us last night.  We were able to answer 50 questions, 37 from the […]

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, from Monday 20 April 2020, all theory tests have been cancelled until Friday 8 […]

So with another weekend upon us during an extended period of lockdown, time for more of Annabel’s exercises to keep […]

Monday 20th April will be the 5th in the ADINJC’s Coronavirus series of webinars. Following the very successful ADINJC/FSB webinars […]

The government has temporarily suspended the need for a D4 medical when renewing driving entitlements. D4 medical suspension With NHS […]

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 […]

If you weren’t able to catch the first of our free training webinars yesterday, no panic, you can view it […]

Hello again.  How are you all? Some extracts from Martin Lewis’s MoneySavingExpert weekly newsletter which will be of interest to […]

Grateful thanks to Clare Elsby from the Federation of Small Businesses for attending our webinar last and answering members’ questions.  […]

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May we wish all our members and readers a Happy Easter.  Whilst this is not the best of times, we […]

What do we do when this is over?   Our first free online training session will take place on Wednesday […]

The ADINJC is very pleased to announce that Clare Elsby, the FSB’s Area Leader-Northants, Leics & Rutland, will be joining […]

The three associations of NASP, would like to firstly during these ever changing times, wish you all a healthy, Safe […]

Hello everyone, hope you are all OK.  We had some good news this week that Ray Seagrave, who was awarded […]

The three joint associations of NASP have put together some advised guidance if you have customers who are granted a […]

ADINJC   Useful Websites for the Self Employed – COVID19 Crisis   Government Guidance for Covid19 – Support for Business […]

The public liaison team (PLT) will receive and assess the email requests. The team will check the candidate’s identity, eligibility […]

  NASP is engaged in regular communication and dialogue directly with the regulator to discuss the impact of Coronavirus on […]

The Government has announced temporary changes to professional driver requirements as part of its response to the coronavirus outbreak. Driver […]

How are you all doing? STOP PRESS! A useful link on gov.uk is a Benefits Calculator and will help you […]

Monday 6th April will be the 3rd in the ADINJC’s Coronavirus webinars. Following the very successful Coronavirus webinars brought you […]

In light of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic affecting the UK it’s with regret that we have made the decision to […]

Thank you to Annabel Wllis MBE for another pit stop article full of tips for helping us to stay healthy.  […]

Great to see so many members on our webinar last night, thanks for your questions – if you didn’t get […]

A message from our Chair I want to say a warm thank you to all of you who have taken […]

We are acutely aware of the plight of recently qualified ADIs and PDIs who will not benefit from the new […]

In my relief at hearing the Chancellor’s announcement yesterday I almost overlooked those people new to the industry who are […]

The following is a list of FAQs just received from DVSA.  I’m sure these will be of interest to everyone. […]

Support for the Self Employed – highlights • The introduction of a Self Employed Income Support Scheme • Comprises of […]

Evening all.  Phew!  Well I dare say there will be some relief in the industry after the Chancellor’s announcement this […]

NJC Talk Line – an ear without judgement Volunteers are available 7 days a week from 8.30am to 10pm, with […]

Sorry to say that there’s still no news from the Chancellor but all the signs look like it will be […]

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/ […]

NJC Talk Line – an ear without judgement If you need a chat, worried, feeling isolated, please call someone.  We […]

We’re hoping that you are all OK and coping with the new restrictions, and are off the road.  We’ve asked […]

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 […]

Thanks to those who attended tonight’s webinar, and apologies to those who couldn’t.   This was recorded and is available […]

Thanks to those who attended tonight’s webinar, and apologies to those who couldn’t.   This was recorded and is available […]

Good evening I thought this photograph from Andy at Drive Like a Rock Star gives an interesting perspective and reinforces […]

At an extremely difficult and worrying time for us all, taking into account the Government public health advice regarding social […]

Hi All With the events of the last few days regarding the Coronavirus, the ADINJC thought it would be more […]

Hope you’re all OK out there.  And thank you once more to all of you who have taken the trouble […]

Some suggestions that might help in these financially difficult times – • Switch the bills!  Check if you can get […]

The following letter has been sent by email to the Prime Minister and several leading Members of Parliament. Dear Sir/Madam […]

How are you all doing? These are some of the measures announced by the Chancellor yesterday.  It’s not the full […]

Following the DVSA’s announcement earlier this evening, we’ve had some member enquiries for clarification which we’ve been able to get […]

Hello everybody Firstly, may I say a personal thank you to those members who have taken the trouble to email […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19): driving tests and theory tests Theory tests are suspended for one month, and driving tests are suspended for […]

Due to the unfolding COVID-19 situation, from Friday 20 March 2020, all theory tests have been postponed until Monday 20 […]

Hope you are all staying safe.  No further news on tests from DVSA today.  However, Northern Ireland have announced that […]

Due to the very late notice from the DVSA we are now sending out this latest announcement: The Driving and […]

Due to the unfolding COVID-19 situation, testing for tomorrow Thursday 19 March has been postponed. Tests will be cancelled for […]

These are difficult, fast moving and challenging times for our industry, and for the country as a whole.  Some of […]

A few things to update you on since yesterday. • there is bound to be disruptions to tests as some examiners […]

n view of the speed that the current situation is moving we will be bringing you short updates as and […]

We understand how worrying the present situation must be for all ADIs and hope that everyone will do as much […]

Important update – The ADINJC & Intelligent Instructor Conference & Expo – South has been postponed until 19th July 2020. […]

We’re sending you this email because the government’s advice about the coronavirus outbreak has changed. Stay at home if you […]

Over the past few months we’ve been carrying out research to help us understand how we can encourage more learner […]

We’ve published new versions of the driver’s record on GOV.UK. Driver’s records are a good way to track your pupils’ […]

Conference & Expo South – Kempton Park 29 March We’re very excited about our new regional Conference & Expo events, […]

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