Joe has lived in Harrogate for most of his life and has been an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) for 10 years.

Joe is also a member of the Harrogate Association of Driving Instructors (HAADI) and the National Driving Instructor Association (DIA).

Furthermore, Joe is NYCC Enhanced Pass Plus registered for pupils who have passed their test and also NYCC Older Driver Scheme registered to help people to build up their confidence again if they haven’t driven in a while

In 2011, Joe completed a Level 2 Coaching and Mentoring Program, to help pupils who suffer from nerves and anxiet. CPD (continued professional development) is something that Joe believes in, so he regularly attends workshops and conferences to keep up to date on new teaching practices to help ensure success for his pupils.

Joe likes to continually develop his skills to help his pupils develop theirs – and has currently enrolled on a BTEC Level 4 Professional Award in Coaching for Driver Development.