About Me
Mike Shakespeare.
I am a DVSA approved driving instructor working in the Wells and Cheddar areas in Somerset. I offer client centred lessons to new learners as well as refresher lessons to already qualified drivers alongside a range of other services.
I previously worked as a teacher and then a headteacher in education and after 25 years experience I decided a change of career would give me a new sense of purpose and challenge. I undertook an extensive training programme working with an ORDIT registered trainer as well as a local instructor to gain the local knowledge needed to be successful as a driving instructor.
My previous teaching experience has many transferable skills to my role as an instructor including an understanding of the learning process, good communication skills and how to create a calm and reassuring atmosphere to make the most of the learning opportunities.
I am thoroughly enjoying my new role as an instructor working alongside my learners. I aim to make lessons both enjoyable and purposeful as we work to our shared aim of passing the test and turning you into a qualified driver.
I am:
Calm
DBS checked
Client Centred
Supportive
Understanding
A good communicator
Code of Practice:
As part of my commitment to providing an safe an professional service to my learners, I have signed up to the Approved Driving Instructor Code of Practice. Follow the link to read more about the code: Approved Driving Instructor Code of Practice