The change in “A” over the past few months is incredible… He has handed out his CV and has opened up about his experiences… He has more belief in himself & is starting to see a positive future and I believe this is down to our partnership.
Claire Smith - Support Worker; NEET Support Service; CXK Ltd

Thank you so much, without you John! I wouldn’t be where I am now, from being homeless to getting a new job and passing my test first time!! All because of You and CDS. Never let your past define your future! Thank you again mate!
Ryan Morley - Pupil

Thanet Local Children’s Partnership Group are excited to be working with the Community Driving school who are delivering this innovative approach to supporting our young people getting back into work and training.

Having had the opportunity to access a similar scheme myself twenty years ago in the West Midlands I can testify that not only did this open up the job market for me but also gave me a sense of achievement and independence which we want to share with our young people.

We would like to thank John for helping our young people access this opportunity.

Sharon McLaughlin - District Manager 0-25 Thanet | Early Help and Preventative Services | Kent County Council

I am writing this as my son Jack is not on Facebook. John is one of the most genuine, calming, friendly and funny people you could ever meet. He was recommended to us as an instructor and he is such a positive influence to nervous learners. We are so pleased to have met John and are proud to now call him a family friend. Oh! and Jack passed his test yesterday – Thank you John!!
Jane Wood - Parent

Best instructor you could have. Pure respect to this man.
Luke Marsh - Pupil

Very good instructor and can have a great laugh with John, would recommend very much!
William Watts - Pupil

Never once felt out of my depth or nervous whilst on lessons with John, he teaches in a calm way and explains things thoroughly. Thanks for all the help John!
Nick Adams - Pupil

I am really grateful to John, for his calm way in which he has helped me to gain the confidence to learn to drive and believe in myself. This I feel , is because he is a gifted teacher who is prepared to share his valuable knowledge and skills. Thank you John
James Jenkins - Pupil

Passed first time with this amazing driving instructor. Such a pleasure to learn to drive with someone funny and who majes you feel at ease. Very patient and understanding, he has helped me so much! Thank you John!
Megan Moody-Smith - Pupil

John is an amazing instructor and made me feel so comfortable every minute I was in the car with him, he built my confidence immensely and I can’t thank him enough for helping me pass, not only did he teach me incredibly well but his humour is second to none and our lessons were so enjoyable as well.
Scott Bennett - Pupil

I was so lucky to find John as a driving instructor, he was so professional but incredible easy to get along with, making lessons so enjoyable, and at times purely hilarious. He gave me so much confidence, helping me overcome any anxiety I had in doing my driving test and helped me pass after being with him for only a short period of time. Thank you so much for all your help John, I will definitely miss our lessons!
Siobhan Gayle Casha - Pupil

For anyone that suffers with driving anxiety like myself, I would definitely recommend John, he is very laid back and takes your mind off of stressful situations on the road, we had a lot of laughs and that’s what got me through it and gave me the confidence to pass my test first time! I never would of thought that would be possible, but I did it! Thank you John
Sarah Fitt - Pupil

John was an outstanding instructor for me, and I’m so pleased that I found him to teach me to drive. Not once throughout all of my lessons did I ever feel pressured or out of my depth, John teaches in a genuine and efficient way and became a friend who was really easy to get along with, making all the lessons fun and stress-free. Thanks John!
Oscar Crosbie-Smith - Pupil

Absolutely great guy too learn with, especially when you have anxiety and took me ages too get behind the wheel of a car.. made you feel at ease and easy too get along with, no pressure took each lesson at my own pace too learn, highly recommend
Shelly Chapman - Pupil

John is an excellent teacher and pushed me to gain experience and confidence. Couldn’t recommend him enough!
Chloe Smith - Pupil

I want to write this review as John has been such a fantastic instructor. I get anxiety whilst driving and learning with John has taken that away, he is so patient and such a humble lovely soul! He made me feel at ease every step of my learning to drive journey and never did he once get angry at my little mistakes he just helped me overcome them in such a way that made me feel more confident in myself. He also focuses on what you weakest on and will help you build on it by listening and understanding.

He’s is also full of wisdom it makes learning fun and he’s good at making you feel happy even when you don’t feel 100%.

It’s really rare to find such a nice, genuine person not only did he help me with driving he also helped me overcome my driving anxiety. Which is why if you’re looking for a driving instructor I would 100% recommend John. He’s one In a million and generally cares about the people around him.

Jesmine Choudhury - Pupil

Helped me to pass my test first time. If that’s not a good another reason to go with them nothing is.
Luke Marsh - Pupil

I passed first time with John, really good teacher and just a really nice bloke
James Brooks - Pupil

Recently just passed my driving test with John, Couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor. Would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to start driving. Thanks John and all the best
Peter Assor - Pupil

Couldn’t ask for more. Always incredibly patient and clear in his instruction, it was a pleasure to be taught by John. With his great instruction I passed first time, offering various personally adapted methods to ensure I could do as well as possible. I would wholeheartedly recommend John for any one looking for an instructor and am very glad to have gotten to know him. The easiest 5/5 I’ve ever given, thanks John.
Max Sullivan - Pupil

Fantastic instructor! My daughter passed with him and will definitely be using him again for my son.
Kate Tooth - Parent

Great driving instructor, really helped to build confidence, and was just generally very good, very flexible with lessons, and just all in all a good teacher and a great guy, would recommend to anyone.
Max Wellard - Pupil

An amazing driving instructor: Incredibly patient, great at explaining things and just a really nice guy that’s easy to get on with (which helps a lot!). Couldn’t have passed without him!
Richard Oyewolé - Pupil

John was a great driving instructor, and makes an effort to suit your times and needs and is very reliable, thanks very much John, would defiantly recommend.
Jack Watts - Pupil

John is an amazing instructor!! He resorted my faith in driving instructors! Couldn’t have asked for anyone better!!
Becca Palmer - Pupil

Brilliant instructor and can always have a laugh with!
Jack Wiles - Pupil

Best instructor I have had! Always patient and friendly. A real confidence boost when starting driving as he is always understanding and helpful. Couldn’t ask for a better person to help! Thanks John
Robert Underhill - Pupil

John is very friendly, patient and a fantastic instructor.
Carrie Burke - Pupil

A great instructor. Thank you John!
Gina James - Pupil

John gave me the confidence to pass my test at the first attempt.
Kenan Alibash - Pupil

What a fabulous instructor. Calm, collected and patient. Really knows what he is doing.
Paul Parker - Pupil

Really helpful, great guy and a great instructor. Worth every penny!!!
Chris Clifton - Pupil