Special Needs Provider of the Year Chris Bensted
The award for Special Needs Provider of the Year goes to Chris Bensted in Sevenoaks.
Massive congratulations to Chris for taking home this award for 2022.
Chris runs Theory Test Explained, The Driving Instructor and Trainer Collective, and many mny master classes. It's clear he is passionate about helping pupils and drivers that face disabilities. He teaches those with ASD, ADHD, Dyspraxia and more through his Theory Test Explained offering which even offers free consultation. Chris, already extremely well known in the industry, this shows just how much of a merit he is and how lucky we are to have him.
Winner with 100s of votes, Chris takes home this coveted prize.
Chris Bensted explained how he felt after this huge win.
I am incredibly grateful to GoRoadie, The DIA and everyone that voted for me. This award will help me open doors for both Theory Test Explained to create more change, and for my pupils to achieve their goals.
The theory test is misunderstood, under supported and out of date. I stand with many SEND trainers calling for change from the DVSA and will continue to provide 1:1 Zoom support to those that need it.
I’d like to take this moment to ask all instructors to consider the support they offer for the theory and try and make it more prominent in their training. I am happy to advise on this and will be producing tools and articles they can use. Please get in touch.
Finally, my congratulations to Haydn Jenkins who works tirelessly for SEN pupils along with his colleagues.
Haydn Jenkins in Shrewsbury was a runner-up for the Special Needs Provider of the Year award. Despite not winning, Haydn's achievements are still worth celebrating.
As a founder member of the Association of Disability Driving Instructors, Haydn has dedicated nearly 30 years to raising awareness for drivers with disabilities. He is a well-known and approachable figure in the national Instructor community, regularly attending events.
Despite his strong vote share and impressive 5-star reviews from 2022, Haydn didn't quite make the top spot this year. However, his dedication and passion for his work in this field is commendable.
ADI of the Year England goes to the ADI Doctor himself, the hugely popular Lee Spary.
Commended: Ozgul Guler
Chris Cooney from Edinburgh is winning the coveted ADI of the Year Scotland award whilst staying popular as a fully independent instructor. Nice job!
Commended: Alan Taylor
Mikaela Charles in the Ebbw Vale area is the winner of ADI of the Year Wales. Well done! She has been an inspiration to her learners and other instructors!
A massive congratulations to Wirral APDI for winning Association of the Year.
Commended: Disability Driving Instructors Association
Car of the Year is awarded to Ford Fiesta. The ever popular vehicle with learner drivers is still going strong.
This year, the coveted community of the year goes to The DITC. Very well deserved as the The DITC offer a wealth of support and value to instructors.
Again, a massive congratulations to Francis Noakes for winning this award for the second time in a row! His content delivers a fresh perspective, captures attention and provides practical value for novice drivers, ADIs, and PDIs alike.
Commended: KIT MAG and The Kit Podcast
The award for CPD Provider of the Year goes to the professional CPD trainers to Knowledgeablee Instructor Training. Very well deserved to Mick and his team.
Commended: Bob Morton
In this new category, the award goes to The Driving School. The Driving School is ran by Francis Noakes, who is also the winner of the Content Creator of the Year award. Congrats for being a double winner!
Commended: Cowleys School of Motoring
A huge congratulations to Theory Test Pro for taking this award home for third time in a row! They continuously provide a high quality product that helps learner drivers get their Theory across the line.
Peter Harvey from MSA GB takes home the special award for Lifetime achievement. A special congratulations and thank you for everything!
Congratulations to Chris Bensted in Sevenoaks in Sevenoaks for winning Special Needs Provider of the Year award! Kudos to Chris for taking it home.