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What Happens After Your First Driving Lesson?
Reviewed by Paul Wrigglesworth
Bill Plant Driving School
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Paul Wrigglesworth
Senior Training Manager

Paul is the Senior Training Manager, here at Bill Plant Driving School. He’s been with us for 10 years now and the experience and knowledge he’s learnt in his 24 years as an Approved Driving Instructor, is leant on by everyone in the business! He’s the guru for all things driving related, which is showcased through his RoSPA Advanced Driving Gold Award. Paul designs and leads award-winning training programs, recruits and mentors new Instructor trainees, and keeps our teaching to the highest standards. His expertise and passion for driving, creates positive training experiences for all trainees going through our Academy.

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3 min read
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Common Questions About Learning With Bill Plant Driving School
Reviewed by Paul Wrigglesworth
Bill Plant Driving School
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Paul Wrigglesworth
Senior Training Manager

Paul is the Senior Training Manager, here at Bill Plant Driving School. He’s been with us for 10 years now and the experience and knowledge he’s learnt in his 24 years as an Approved Driving Instructor, is leant on by everyone in the business! He’s the guru for all things driving related, which is showcased through his RoSPA Advanced Driving Gold Award. Paul designs and leads award-winning training programs, recruits and mentors new Instructor trainees, and keeps our teaching to the highest standards. His expertise and passion for driving, creates positive training experiences for all trainees going through our Academy.

 Find out more about Paul Wrigglesworth
7 min read
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Should I Teach My Child to Drive? A Guide for UK Parents
Should parents teach their child to drive? Learn how private practice fits alongside driving lessons with an Approved Driving Instructor.
Written by Owen Deighton
Bill Plant Driving School
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Owen Deighton
Marketing Executive

Owen’s our Digital Marketing Executive, and he’s been with us for over a year now. Owen has a great eye for detail and he manages our online platforms, providing you with fun, informative content to help you on your driving journey! He helps create tonnes of short tutorials that you can use in your driving lessons. Feel free to check out our social media or read some of our latest blogs!

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Reviewed by Dave Leverton
Bill Plant Driving School
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Dave Leverton
Academy Director

Dave is our Academy Director, and he is responsible for the effective operation of the Bill Plant Training Academy. He ensures our training at every level is the best in the industry. Before joining Bill Plant as Academy Director in 2023, Dave actually trained to become a Driving Instructor with us, and was a franchisee for 3 years!

He’s a fully qualified ADI and Level 7 qualified coach who is a lifetime member of the International Institute of Coaching & Mentoring.

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3 min read
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How Many Driving Lessons Does a Teenager Need in the UK?
How many driving lessons do teenagers need in the UK? What parents should expect, why lesson numbers vary, and how to...
Written by Owen Deighton
Bill Plant Driving School
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Owen Deighton
Marketing Executive

Owen’s our Digital Marketing Executive, and he’s been with us for over a year now. Owen has a great eye for detail and he manages our online platforms, providing you with fun, informative content to help you on your driving journey! He helps create tonnes of short tutorials that you can use in your driving lessons. Feel free to check out our social media or read some of our latest blogs!

Find out more about Owen Deighton
Reviewed by Dave Leverton
Bill Plant Driving School
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Dave Leverton
Academy Director

Dave is our Academy Director, and he is responsible for the effective operation of the Bill Plant Training Academy. He ensures our training at every level is the best in the industry. Before joining Bill Plant as Academy Director in 2023, Dave actually trained to become a Driving Instructor with us, and was a franchisee for 3 years!

He’s a fully qualified ADI and Level 7 qualified coach who is a lifetime member of the International Institute of Coaching & Mentoring.

Find out more about Dave Leverton
3 min read
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Intensive Driving Courses vs Graduated Learning: What’s Better?
Discover the key differences between intensive driving courses and graduated learning. Learn which method builds safer, more confident drivers – with...
Written by Owen Deighton
Bill Plant Driving School
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Owen Deighton
Marketing Executive

Owen’s our Digital Marketing Executive, and he’s been with us for over a year now. Owen has a great eye for detail and he manages our online platforms, providing you with fun, informative content to help you on your driving journey! He helps create tonnes of short tutorials that you can use in your driving lessons. Feel free to check out our social media or read some of our latest blogs!

Find out more about Owen Deighton
Reviewed by Dave Leverton
Bill Plant Driving School
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Dave Leverton
Academy Director

Dave is our Academy Director, and he is responsible for the effective operation of the Bill Plant Training Academy. He ensures our training at every level is the best in the industry. Before joining Bill Plant as Academy Director in 2023, Dave actually trained to become a Driving Instructor with us, and was a franchisee for 3 years!

He’s a fully qualified ADI and Level 7 qualified coach who is a lifetime member of the International Institute of Coaching & Mentoring.

Find out more about Dave Leverton
3 min read
What age can you learn to drive, and do you need L plates?
What age can you learn to drive, and do you need L plates?
Written by Theo Tucker
Bill Plant Driving School
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Theo Tucker
Project Director

Theo’s been the Project Director for around 7 years now, building up a super high level of knowledge and experience within the driving school industry! He’s single-handedly created almost every article on our website, with his passion for sharing his knowledge with learner drivers. Aside from his passion on driving education, Theo’s also got a great amount of expertise in marketing and content writing, which is shone through his blogs of the highest quality!

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Reviewed by Paul Wrigglesworth
Bill Plant Driving School
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Paul Wrigglesworth
Senior Training Manager

Paul is the Senior Training Manager, here at Bill Plant Driving School. He’s been with us for 10 years now and the experience and knowledge he’s learnt in his 24 years as an Approved Driving Instructor, is leant on by everyone in the business! He’s the guru for all things driving related, which is showcased through his RoSPA Advanced Driving Gold Award. Paul designs and leads award-winning training programs, recruits and mentors new Instructor trainees, and keeps our teaching to the highest standards. His expertise and passion for driving, creates positive training experiences for all trainees going through our Academy.

Find out more about Paul Wrigglesworth