The Chancellor has announced a new Self-employment Income Support Scheme to support self-employed people who have been adversely affected by COVID-19. GOV.UK has further details about who is eligible for …
Always something to learn
CPD. Three little letters that hold so many opportunities. CPD is about continuing education. This doesn’t necessarily mean you have to enroll at your nearest further education college however, as …
Vehicle owners to be granted MoT exemption
Vehicle owners will be granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing, the government announced today. This will enable people to continue to travel to work where this absolutely cannot be …
How to keep your pupils engaged at home
Current government advice is to stay at home, and NASP has recommended that driver trainers cease driving lessons (except to key workers). This means it is important to have other …
Where to find temporary work during the coronavirus pandemic
ADIs have many transferable skills which are useful at this time, with driving at the top of the list. Being proactive and looking for temporary work during this time isn’t …
NASP recommends stopping driving lessons
Statement from NASP (National Associations Strategic Partnership) which comprises the ADINJC, DIA and MSA GB 23.3.2020 At an extremely difficult and worrying time for us all, taking into account the …
Driving tests suspended for up to three months
DVSA is suspending driving tests for up to three months from 21 March as there is extended contact between candidates and examiners in vehicles. Motorcycle tests are also being suspended. …
DIA appeals to employers to recruit driver trainers during coronavirus crisis
DIA CEO has urged employers to consider recruiting driver trainers during this time of upheaval and uncertainty due to coronavirus. She is writing companies who are currently hiring additional drivers …
Rule of three
Identifying whether a student’s nerves are created by either fear of the unknown, a gap in their driving skills ability or by their past experience will help you recommend the …
Fault analysis and agreement
Like the check test it replaced, there is a lot of emphasis on fault analysis in the assessment criteria for the standards check. There isn’t a section on the SC1 …