
The Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective (DITC)
By Chris Bensted
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Safe Driving For Life - Bill Pope - Young Driver Focus Report 2021
A report by DVSAs Bill Pope on the new incarnation of the Safe Driving For Life website from the DVSA and TSO.
Part of the Young Driver Focus Report with permission from FirstCar.
Read by Chris Bensted, Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective

Catherine Mottram - Under the Microscope - Young Driver Focus Report 2021
Catherine Mottram writes of the DfTs focus on Young Drivers in 2020-21. Discussing Driver 2020 and other schemes being tested to improve the safety of young drivers. Plenty of ADI opportunities for engagement.
Read by Chris Bensted, Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective

James Evans Welcome - Young Driver Focus Report 2021
Item 1 in the series of reports taken from the Young Driver Focus Report 2021 in association with First Car.
First Cars James Evans welcomes us to YDFR 2021.
The Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective are the signposting hub for the driver training sector, and we are bringing you audio bites from the report to help you keep in touch with the developments and issues being talked about in 2021 - its not all COVID-19!
Thanks to First Car and the contributors to the report. We look forward to Young Driver Focus 2022!

Young Driver Focus 2021 - Introduction
Welcome to the introduction to a series of reports taken from the Young Driver Focus Report 2021 in association with First Car.
The Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective are the signposting hub for the driver training sector, and we are bringing you audio bites from the report to help you keep in touch with the developments and issues being talked about in 2021 - its not all COVID-19!
Thanks to First Car and the contributors to the report. We look forward to Young Driver Focus 2022!

Lockdown Catchup - Jonny Greaves
Time to catch up with another ADI during lockdown. We speak to Jonny from JG Drive in Nuneaton and have a chat.

Lockdown Catch Ups - Vickie Ambrose
Chris Bensted speaks to Vickie Ambrose ADI and discovers how her lockdown is dedicated to closing the gap between driving instructors and deaf pupils. British Sign Language (BSL). Do you sign? Would you like to? Chris is already signed up and learning the new skill.
Contact Vickie through Facebook or email vkambrose@hotmail.co.uk
Follow the latest developments for ADIs on our Developing Information page
AND - Hungry Hippos! https://www.facebook.com/vkambrose/videos/10158672911105312/
https://www.facebook.com/vkambrose/videos/10158672911960312/

Lockdown Catch Ups - Tommy Sandhu
Chris Bensted speaks to Coventry driving school owner Tommy Sandhu. Discussing how the pandemic and lockdown have affected him and him instructors. A slight technical hitch mid recording, but we carry on like professionals!
You can find Tommy's business at smartlearner.comÂ
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Podcast 4
Chris talks about the Chancellor's latest announcements regarding support for self employed during these times.
Stay Safe

Episode 3
In this episode we discuss the initial steps that you can take to protect yourself in the days to come.
The links you need areÂ
Universal Credit application - https://www.gov.uk/apply-universal-credit
Business Debtline - 0800 197 6026 or www.businessdebtline.org
Money Saving Expert bank account comparison - https://www.moneysupermarket.com/current-accounts/

Episode 2
The second episode in this podcast where we discuss the latest changes and the opportunities for driving instructors during these difficult times.
Stay Safe!

Welcome to the Podcast
I share my views on the situation so far.
Stay Safe!
Chris