Business Details
13 Years
experience
Driving Instructor Training in Stockport & Manchester
Established in 2013, Geoff Capes Driving Instructor Training is a family-run business dedicated to providing high-quality training for aspiring driving instructors. Our ADI courses are designed to offer flexible, one-to-one instruction tailored to individual needs, ensuring trainees receive comprehensive support throughout all three parts of the qualification process. With a focus on local knowledge and personalized guidance, we prioritize transparency through no-contract agreements and a no-quibble refund policy. Our proven training methodology, developed over a decade of industry experience, has helped numerous trainees achieve success, with ongoing career support available post-qualification. We maintain strong relationships with qualified instructors, fostering a supportive community that emphasizes continuous professional development and mutual growth.
Services
ADI Training Courses
Part 3 Test Preparation
Standards Check Training
Flexible Scheduling
Post-Qualification Support
Served areas
- driving instructor, adi trianing, driving instructor training
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer one-to-one training tailored to individual learning needs.
- Our training programs operate without restrictive contracts or hidden fees.
- We provide a no-quibble refund policy for complete transparency.
- Our instructors have decades of combined experience in driving instruction.
- We guarantee ongoing career support for qualified instructors.
What people say
Excellent first time pass rate
Dedicated support throughout training
Flexible scheduling around commitments
No restrictive contracts
Helpful post-qualification guidance
Services
ADI Training Courses
Our comprehensive ADI training courses prepare candidates for all three qualification parts through personalized one-to-one instruction. With flexible scheduling and experienced mentors, we focus on developing teaching skills, risk management, and lesson planning. Trainees benefit from ongoing support during and after qualification, ensuring they meet industry standards while building successful careers as independent driving instructors.
Part 3 Test Preparation
Specialized preparation for the ADI Part 3 test focuses on teaching ability evaluation through practical demonstrations. Our expert instructors provide targeted feedback on lesson planning, client-centred learning, and effective questioning techniques. The training includes mock assessments and strategies to address common pitfalls, ensuring candidates demonstrate the required competencies to pass the final examination with confidence.
Standards Check Training
This service addresses specific challenges with Standards Check assessments through personalized coaching sessions. Instructors receive detailed analysis of their teaching methods, with tailored strategies to improve risk management and instructional techniques. The training emphasizes examiner expectations and practical application, helping instructors maintain their qualifications while delivering high-quality driving lessons to learners.
People
Geoff Capes
Founder
With over a decade of experience in driving instruction, Geoff established the training school in 2013. He specializes in personalized ADI training programs and maintains active involvement in curriculum development and instructor mentorship.
Chris
Lead Instructor
A qualified trainer with extensive experience in ADI assessments, Chris provides specialized instruction for Parts 2 and 3 of the qualification process. He focuses on practical teaching methods and real-world application of instructional skills.
Bob
Senior Trainer
As an experienced trainer and former examiner, Bob offers unique insights into assessment criteria. He specializes in classroom instruction for Part 1 and provides comprehensive feedback during practical training sessions.
Questions
What are the requirements to become a driving instructor?
Candidates must be aged 21+, hold a full driving licence for 3+ years, pass enhanced background checks, and demonstrate strong communication skills and teaching aptitude.
Do you offer flexible training schedules?
Yes, our part-time courses are designed to fit around existing commitments with personalized scheduling options available for one-to-one training sessions.
What support exists after qualification?
Qualified instructors receive ongoing CPD training, business guidance, and continuous support through regular check-ins and a dedicated instructor support network.
How does your training differ from national companies?
We provide local, personalized instruction without restrictive contracts, offering a no-quibble refund policy and maintaining smaller trainee groups for better individual attention.
Can I train while working another job?
Yes, most trainees complete our flexible programs while maintaining other employment, with training sessions scheduled to accommodate individual availability requirements.
Reviews (4)
Laura Jones
Oct 10, 2023
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Learning new skills in my driving was very enjoyable and I now see driving as an art form rather than just traveling from A to B. This part of the driving course really does change your whole perspective of driving. The driving reports supplied were extremely valuable as I was able to perfect the driving techniques between sessions.
Sarah Jacob
Sep 17, 2023
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I trained at two different schools before discovering I was wasting my money. I had paid a huge amount for training that was of little benefit to me. I was also paying franchise fees but the company only found me 3 pupils in 6 months. I knew if I didnt find someone else to train me I would fail my final exam and all that money and time would be wasted. Thankfully I found someone who immediately made things clear. He quickly identified my weaknesses and demonstrated ways to improve.
David
Apr 20, 2023
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I think the standard of training and the value for money was excellent. Geoff Capes Driving school should be proud of the service it offers and also the support it provides to potential ADIs. I have never met a company with so much vested interest in the wellbeing of a partner and the relationships formed across the team make it a lot easier to integrate into an occupation that in all intense and purpose can be quite lonely.
I want to thank Geoff Capes Driving School for an amazing experience and the opportunity to become my own boss. I am now filled with the confidence and belief that should be expressed by all ADIs to want be the best and I feel that being a part of this school that is certainly something that is achievable.
Geoff Capes himself makes this seem more like an extended family and help is always on hand should it be needed I am proud to call him a business partner, mentor and above all friend.
I want to thank Geoff Capes Driving School for an amazing experience and the opportunity to become my own boss. I am now filled with the confidence and belief that should be expressed by all ADIs to want be the best and I feel that being a part of this school that is certainly something that is achievable.
Geoff Capes himself makes this seem more like an extended family and help is always on hand should it be needed I am proud to call him a business partner, mentor and above all friend.
Mike Harwood
Mar 11, 2023
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Combining the home study and the practical driving in the early stages of the course was really beneficial as it helped bring the the theory of what I was learning to life. Also having a weekly contact with my trainer was invaluable to keep me motivated and to know he was on hand to help whenever I needed him