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Friday 3 July

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The UK's largest professional body for driver and rider trainers

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DVSA and NASP hold latest quarterly meeting

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DVSA and the National Associations Strategic Partnership have held their latest quarterly meeting on 16 September 2026 to discuss some of the principal challenges and proposed developments affecting the driver ...

DIA launches new Safeguarding Hub for Driver and Rider Trainers

08/10/2026

The Driving Instructors Association has launched a new online Safeguarding Hub bringing together practical guidance, free resources, professional development and support for Driver and Rider Trainers. The new resource has ...