Expert Support for Driving Instructors in Romford & East London
If you're an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) in Romford preparing for your DVSA Standards Check, GSM Driving Academy is here to help. Our professional, one-to-one training is designed specifically to help instructors meet and exceed the DVSA’s expectations — ensuring you feel confident, competent, and ready to deliver high-quality driving lessons.
With many years of experience supporting ADIs across Romford, Hornchurch, Ilford, Barking, and other areas in East London, we’ve helped countless instructors pass their Standards Check and raise their grade. Whether you’re taking the check for the first time or looking to improve your previous performance, we provide all the guidance and practical support you need.
What Is the ADI Standards Check?
The Standards Check is a routine assessment required by the DVSA to ensure all driving instructors on the register continue to meet professional teaching standards. During this check, you’ll be assessed while giving a real lesson to one of your pupils. The DVSA examiner will grade you based on three key competencies:
Lesson Planning
Risk Management
Teaching and Learning Strategies
You will be marked against a 17-point competency framework, and your final score will determine whether you achieve a Grade A, Grade B, or Fail. Our training helps you understand how to meet each of these criteria through practical, hands-on coaching.
Why Choose GSM Driving Academy in Romford?
We’ve built a strong reputation in Romford and the surrounding areas for helping ADIs succeed in their Standards Check and beyond. Here's what makes our training stand out:
✔ One-to-One Tailored Coaching
Your training is fully personalised to focus on your strengths, weaknesses, and teaching style. We work with you to refine your lesson structure, fault correction, and communication techniques.
✔ Mock Standards Check Sessions
We simulate a real Standards Check with detailed feedback to help you prepare under realistic conditions.
✔ Focus on DVSA Criteria
We break down the 17 competencies used by DVSA examiners and guide you step-by-step through how to meet each one.
✔ Coaching and Client-Centred Techniques
Our training emphasises coaching and pupil-centred learning — exactly what examiners are looking for in today’s assessments.
✔ Flexible Training Options in Romford
We offer weekday, evening, and weekend sessions to fit around your schedule. Remote or in-car training options are available based on your preference.
What You’ll Learn
Our ADI Standards Check training in Romford is designed to give you practical tools and lasting confidence, including:
How to structure a lesson with clear objectives and pupil input
Managing risk without taking control away from the pupil
Encouraging safe decision-making through guided discovery
Spotting and correcting faults in real-time
Effective use of Q&A, coaching, and reflection
How to meet the expectations for a Grade A pass
Whether you're an independent instructor or part of a franchise, our training will elevate your teaching to DVSA standards — and beyond.
Supporting Driving Instructors Across East London
We proudly support ADIs not only in Romford, but also in:
Hornchurch | Ilford | Barking | Dagenham | East Ham | Upminster | Redbridge | Essex | East London
Wherever you're based, GSM Driving Academy offers the training and support you need to succeed in your career as a driving instructor.
Book Your ADI Standards Check Training in Romford Today
Ready to take the stress out of your Standards Check? Get in touch with GSM Driving Academy and prepare with a team that understands what success looks like. Contact us today to book your session.
📍 Address: 156 Fencepiece Road, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex IG6 2LA
📞 Phone: 020 3633 3003 | 07716 060070
📧 Email: info@gsmonline.co.uk
🌐 Website: https://gsmonline.co.uk/driving-schools-romford.html
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