This issue has a focus on risk, especially when it comes to new changes like the Standards Check and B+E licencing, and making sure you have the right insurance coverage for your business.

In this issue, we say goodbye to Editor Kathy Manson and hello to our new Head of professional development, Steve Garrod. In a new ‘meet the team’ section, Steve tells us about his professional life and his future plans at the DIA.

With the pandemic creating a huge backlog of tests, learners will need to have a more realistic view of when they’ll be able to take theirs.

As I write this, the rules have changed and in England and Wales we can finally meet indoors again, whether that’s down the pub or in someone’s home. Time will tell if this is a good idea, however, at least at the moment, it does feel as though a return to ‘normal’ life is finally a possibility.

As trainers return to work, cleaning and sanitising vehicles and keeping in touch with pupils to check everyone’s healthy is still a day-to-day reality of the job…

In this issue, DIA CEO Carly Brookfield investigates a recent report into how lockdown has led to a decline in road safety education for children…

This month’s issue is all about changing driver behaviour to make our roads safer. The DIA is involved in a new trial designed at changing young driver behaviour…

In this month’s magazine, Carly Brookfield gives her tips on how to ‘MOT’ your business and we revisit government financial help available for businesses affected by coronavirus.Dr James Whalen gives his training tips on reversing in general, and the parallel park. Olivia Baldock-Ward defines the term safeguarding and explains its importance while Liam Greaney discusses …

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This month in the magazine, editor Kathy looks back at this challenging year. In the DIA casebook, CEO Carly Brookfield revisits malicious complaints. She offers advice on ways to decrease the chances of them occurring and what to do if you find yourself on the receiving end of one.Howard Redwood’s article is a recap of …

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This month’s magazine is a marketing special. We focus on ways to optimise your website and get creative with PR to promote your business for hardly any cost. There’s also a press release template for you to use.Trademark infringement is the topic of discussion in the DIA casebook, while James Whalen’s training feature covers quick …

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