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How to keep your pupils progressing?

If your pupils are stalling (not just the car), you might be missing something. Progress and motivation don’t happen by accident. As instructors, it’s our job to spot habits that hold learners back and find ways to keep them moving forward with confidence.

In this interactive, hands-on session, Kathy Higgins and Leanne Condliff will help you identify what really stops learners from progressing, and how to keep them engaged, motivated, and on the road to success.

What You’ll Explore

⇒ Why do pupils switch instructors? Uncovering the hidden reasons.
⇒ Are you losing customers without realising?  Spotting the warning signs.
⇒ Excuses or real issues?  How to tell the difference.
⇒ Breaking habits.  Practical strategies to help pupils push past sticking points.
⇒ Keeping momentum.  Ways to maintain steady progress and motivation.

Who’s It For?

⇒ PDIs preparing for Part 3 and looking to understand pupil progress better.
⇒ ADIs who want to keep learners engaged and avoid pupil drop-off.
⇒ Trainers and mentors supporting others in sustaining progress.

Why Attend?

By the end of this workshop, you’ll:

⇒ Recognise common pupil habits that stall progress.
⇒ Know how to motivate and re-energise struggling learners.
⇒ Understand why some pupils change instructors, and how to prevent it.
⇒ Leave with practical tools to keep your pupils moving forward.

Spaces are limited, so book your spot today and learn how to keep pupils progressing with confidence.

Test Day Best Practice

Test day. For your learner, it’s one of the biggest milestones in their life. For you, it could be your Part 2, Part 3, or Standards Check. Either way, the pressure is real, and the difference between success and disappointment often comes down to small details.

In this clear, practical workshop, Kathy Higgins and Leanne Condliff will guide you through proven strategies to prepare, plan, and perform on test day with confidence.

What You’ll Explore

⇒ What “best practice” really means – beyond the buzzwords.
⇒ Timing is everything – when to arrive and why it matters.
⇒ The tipping points – subtle factors that can influence results.
⇒ Myth-busting – clearing up common misunderstandings about test day.
⇒ Success strategies – practical tips for learners, PDIs, and ADIs.

Who’s It For?

⇒ Learner-focused ADIs who want smoother test days for their pupils.
⇒ PDIs preparing for Part 2 or Part 3.
⇒ ADIs heading into a Standards Check who want confidence on the big day.

Why Attend?

By the end of this session, you’ll:

⇒ Know exactly what to do (and when) on test day.
⇒ Avoid common mistakes that add unnecessary pressure.
⇒ Be able to guide your learners with confidence and calm.
⇒ Walk into your own test day prepared, focused, and ready to succeed.

Spaces are limited, so book now and take the guesswork out of test day.

Back to Basics Fault ID

Spotting faults in real time is one of the most essential skills for an instructor, yet it’s also one of the hardest to master under pressure. Miss a fault, and progress stalls. Step in too late, and safety is at risk.

In this hands-on, face-to-face session, Kathy Higgins & Leanne Condliff will take you back to basics, helping you sharpen your focus, your timing, and your confidence in identifying and responding to faults effectively.

What You’ll Explore

⇒ What to look for – recognising faults before they escalate.
⇒ When to step in – balancing safety with learner responsibility.
⇒ How to respond – giving clear, constructive feedback that sticks.
⇒ Confidence in real time – staying calm and effective under pressure.
⇒ Practical application – tools and techniques you can use immediately.

Who’s It For?

⇒ PDIs preparing for Part 3.
⇒ ADIs facing a Standards Check.
⇒ Any instructor who wants to strengthen their fault identification skills.

Why Attend?

By the end of this workshop, you’ll:

⇒ Be faster and sharper at spotting learner faults.
⇒ Know when and how to step in effectively.
⇒ Deliver feedback that helps learners improve.
⇒ Build confidence for both everyday lessons and test situations.

Spaces are limited, so book now and take your observation and coaching skills to the next level.

The DL 25 explained by a retired DVSA examiner.

Ever wondered exactly what examiners are thinking when they mark the DL25? This is your chance to find out, straight from someone who’s been on the other side of the clipboard.

Join Kathy Higgins & Leanne Condliff for this unique workshop with special guest Ted, a retired DVSA examiner for both Cat B and Cat A tests. Ted will break down how faults are recorded on the DL25 and explain what really separates a minor from a serious or dangerous fault.

What You’ll Explore

⇒ Not worthy faults – what they are (and why they don’t get marked).
⇒ Driver faults – how they’re recorded and why they matter.
⇒ Serious faults – what tips an error into this category.
⇒ Dangerous faults – the red line every pupil must avoid.
⇒ Examiner insight – what goes through their mind when marking.

Who’s It For?

⇒ PDIs preparing for Part 3 or looking to understand fault marking better.
⇒ ADIs supporting learners through their driving tests.
⇒ Trainers, mentors, and instructors who want a real examiner’s perspective.

Why Attend?

By the end of this workshop, you’ll:

⇒ Understand exactly how faults are judged and recorded.
⇒ Be able to explain fault categories clearly to your learners.
⇒ Gain confidence in preparing pupils for test-day performance.
⇒ Hear directly from an experienced former DVSA examiner.

Spaces are limited, so book today and get clarity on what examiners are really looking for.

Developing your pupils’ skills – Tell-Ask-Assess

Risk management isn’t just about ticking DVSA boxes.  It’s about protecting your car, your pupils, and yourself. The Tell-Ask-Assess method helps instructors strike the right balance between pupil responsibility, analysis, and safety in every lesson.

In this hands-on, practical workshop, Kathy Higgins and Leanne Condliff will show you how to apply Tell-Ask-Assess in real-world situations, turning potential risks into valuable learning opportunities.

What You’ll Explore

⇒ Spotting avoidable risks – from chipped alloys to blown tyres.
⇒ Shared responsibility – knowing when to tell, when to ask, and when to assess.
⇒ Protecting your vehicle – reducing unnecessary wear and tear.
⇒ Safeguarding wellbeing – managing your own stress and your pupils’.
⇒ Smarter decision-making – using Tell-Ask-Assess to keep lessons safe and effective.

Who’s It For?

⇒ PDIs preparing for Part 3.
⇒ ADIs looking to strengthen their Standards Check performance.
⇒ Trainers and mentors wanting to embed stronger risk management habits.

Why Attend?

By the end of this workshop, you’ll:

⇒ Know how to use Tell-Ask-Assess effectively in lessons.
⇒ Spot early warning signs of both mechanical and behavioural risks.
⇒ Keep your car in better condition and reduce costly damage.
⇒ Support your pupils’ progress while keeping stress levels low.

Spaces are limited, so book now and take a proactive approach to safer, smarter teaching.

PMMFS – Well, what on earth is that?

Right now, with so many pupils looking for lessons, it can feel like there’s no need to worry about keeping them loyal. If one leaves, another will be along soon, right?

Wrong.

Every instructor, no matter how skilled or popular, will lose pupils from time to time. But if it’s happening often, you need to ask why. There could be simple patterns in your approach that are putting learners off  and fixing them could turn pupils into long-term advocates for you and your business.

At L2D, we don’t judge. We help.

This workshop is designed to give you the tools to keep pupils coming back for more, enjoying their lessons, and becoming YOUR brand ambassadors by recommending you to friends, leaving reviews, and strengthening your reputation.

PMMFS = Please Make Me Feel Special.

What You’ll Explore

⇒ Why pupil loyalty matters – even in times of abundance.
⇒ Recognising themes – spotting habits or behaviours that drive learners away.
⇒ PMMFS – what it means and how to apply it.
⇒ Turning pupils into advocates – building trust and loyalty.
⇒ Support, not judgement – how the training team can help you succeed.

Who’s It For?

⇒ PDIs who want to build a strong foundation with pupils.
⇒ ADIs looking to retain more learners and grow their reputation.
⇒ Instructors who want to turn satisfied customers into true fans.

Why Attend?

By the end of this workshop, you’ll:

⇒ Understand how to keep pupils engaged and loyal.
⇒ Spot simple but costly mistakes that could lose you business.
⇒ Know how to build lasting relationships with learners.
⇒ Turn happy pupils into brand advocates who recommend you.

Spaces are limited, so book now and make sure your pupils keep coming back.