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Who are we?
Mark Ashby-Wardle
Driving Instructor, Driving Instructor Training, Fleet Training (manual)
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My name is Mark Ashby-Wardle and I have been driving for almost 30 years now. For a long time my job involved driving 100's of miles every week and in 2013 I worked out that at that point I had driven just over 1,000,000 miles
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I love people, I love driving and I love passing on my knowledge, so in March 2014 I decided to combine what I was good at and trained as a driving instructor. Initially I worked for BSM but set up my own school in 2015. Every day is a real pleasure, seeing pupils overcome nerves and anxieties and succeed is an absolute privilege. It was the best decision I ever made!
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I take my football very seriously and support West Ham, which has helped me deal well with any daily knock backs!! I like a banter and enjoy a good laugh with my pupils, but I am firm and I have high standards and expectations. When I do get time off I love a game of golf and spending time with my wife and family.
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I feel lucky to have found a career I enjoy so much and look forward to doing it for a long time to come.
Rob Moore
Driving Instructor, Driving Instructor Trainer (manual)
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Hi, I'm Rob Moore and I have been driving for almost 10 years.
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I have always had an obsession with all things car related and whilst I initially followed a career in retail management I think I was destined to be a driving instructor. Whilst retails management was very different it did teach me about customer service and the importance of happy clients!
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I met Mark when I was working for BSM and once he set up on his own driving school I decided to join him. Being an instructor is a brilliant job and I love helping my pupils achieve. Each day is different and each pupil is different and I look forward to what every day brings.
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Being an instructor takes up a large amount of my time but on the odd occasion I get some free time I like nothing more than a good meal and the occasional pint and to combat the sedentary life style I lead I regularly go to the gym!
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Nigel Groves
Driving Instructor (Manual)
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Hi I am Nigel Groves.
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After working for 25 years in the I.T. industry I decided to take up a less stressful career and trained to become a Driving Instructor. I worked for BSM for 15 years which is where I first met Mark.
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Once Mark set up Gears Forward Driver Training it was a very easy decision to join him a mere 7 years later.
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My style of teaching varies according to the pupil - after all everyone learns differently - but if you were to sum it up in a couple of words, they would be "calm and relaxed".
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In my spare time I enjoy reading, photography, cooking and magic!
Tracie Ashby-Wardle
Driving Instructor (Manual)
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Hi, I am Tracie Ashby-Wardle and I have just started my Driving Instructor journey after completing my training with Mark.
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I have spent 18 years working in a local primary school as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. This has given me an invaluable insight that all pupils have a different way of learning and it is a case of adapting your teaching to suit the individual learning need. In addition to this, I have been dealing with new telephone enquiries and booking lessons, etc for Mark. I will continue to do this side of the business.
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I am loving meeting all my new pupils and getting them on the road.
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Away from work, I have two grown up children, I enjoying travelling and going to concerts.
Naila Javed
Driving Instructor (automatic)
Hi, I’m Naila Javed, a dedicated and patient automatic driving instructor committed to helping learners become confident and safe drivers. With eight years of experience working in a local primary school, I have developed strong communication skills, a calm and collected approach, and the ability to tailor my teaching to suit each individual. I bring these qualities into my driving lessons, ensuring a supportive and stress-free learning environment. My client-centred approach means that I focus on each learner’s strengths and areas for improvement, adapting lessons to suit their needs and learning pace. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, I am here to guide you every step of the way with patience and encouragement.
