07/02/2026
A personal message from me...
Four years ago I set up the Driving Instructor Development Toolkit with one clear aim.
To create a non-judgemental learning space for PDIs and ADIs.
A place where you could ask a question without being made to feel small.
A place to talk honestly about teaching, coaching, Part 3s, Standards Checks, confidence dips, and the reality of this job.
A place to get support when things felt difficult, or when you just needed another perspective.
Around 3,500 instructors are now part of the group.
In that time, you’ve shared experiences, supported each other, challenged ideas respectfully, and taken small bits from posts, Take 5 content, discussions, books, and workshops, then applied them in your own lessons.
Some of you have read one of my books and taken a single idea that improved how you coach a pupil.
Some of you have attended a workshop and felt supported, reassured, or clearer in your own approach.
Some of you quietly follow along, take what you need, and move on better equipped than before.
All of this has always been about development, not judgement.
And it’s always been free within the group.
I’ve recently been nominated for the Intelligent Instructor Awards 2026 in the category of Training Provider of the Year, Independent.
I wanted to share that with you because this nomination reflects the wider work around the group, the books, and the workshops, all aimed at supporting instructors through learning, change, and development.
If you’ve gained something from this space, whether through the group, a book, or a workshop, voting is simply a way of showing that support back.
How to vote:
I’ve posted the link below.
Click my name under the category Training Provider of the Year, Independent.
Enter a few details to submit your vote.
It takes less than a couple of minutes.
If you do vote, drop a quick comment on this post afterwards.
I’d love to personally thank you and acknowledge your support.
Thanks for being part of this space and for helping keep it supportive, practical, and non-judgemental.
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Ray 😊👍❤️
