Books & Resources for ADIs and PDIs

 

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Books & Resources for ADIs and PDIs

Practical books, teaching resources and professional development materials to help driving instructors develop their skills and better support their learners.

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Neurodiverse Driving Instructor training books by Simon Harrison


Resources to support your professional journey

Created by Simon Harrison, qualified teacher, Approved Driving Instructor and author, these resources draw on educational experience and practical driving instruction.

📚 Books for ADIs & PDIs

Explore practical guides to teaching, lesson planning, learner development and reflective practice.

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🧠 Autism, ADHD & SEND

Discover resources to help you understand different learning needs and consider more individualised approaches to instruction.

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💚 Mental Health & Wellbeing

Explore resources about learner confidence, mental health awareness and wellbeing in driver education.

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🎓 CPD & Teaching Development

Find materials and ideas to support continuing professional development and improve your teaching practice.

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Invest in your knowledge. Develop your practice.

Whether you are training to become an ADI or have years of experience, the right resources can help you reflect, develop new ideas and better support the people you teach.

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