Jamie Blake Driving Foundation

TESTIMONIALS

“Jamie taught me to drive safely for life and not just pass a test.”

Jamie is a wonderful individual and driving instructor whose teaching in each lesson was thorough and meaningful. At the end of each session, I would be able to re-watch any mistakes during the lesson from the in car cameras which made Jamie’s feedback even easier to understand and discuss. I would also be given videos to watch between lessons which helped me prepare for the next one. I found it very useful to be able to observe others carry out mock tests because I was able to undergo the experience of the Examiner and possibly pick up better techniques from the person I was observing. Because of Jamie and his methods of teaching, I feel that he has taught me how to drive for life, not just how to pass the test.

Neve Fonseca

“As parents, we were occasionally allowed to observe our daughter being taught by Jamie and this gave us a great insight into how to improve our own driving. We are looking forward to Jamie teaching our younger son”

To say Jamie was an amazing teacher for Neve would be understatement. Being able to observe Neve drive, both whilst she was learning and after, has also given us more insight into how we can improve our own driving. Jamie isn’t just a driving instructor – he’s also a friend for life. He creates a relaxed, comfortable and confident environment. You’ll never meet someone so personable. We would highly recommend learning with Jamie without any shadow of a doubt for anyone. Looking forward to our son turning 17 to go through the same experience that Neve went through.

Claire Fonseca & Damian Fonseca

“His patience, kindness, passion for teaching and funny stories will keep you going through any challenges you face along the way.”

I met Jamie years before starting to learn to drive, so when it came round to having lessons, he was the obvious choice.

By this time I was struggling with a tricky health condition where my symptoms could change daily and even within the day. This meant that learning to drive could have been very daunting. However, Jamie was great at adapting the lessons to how I was feeling which allowed me to pass the test and finally get a license. This was also a huge relief to my parents as they knew I would be looked after and kept safe whilst on the roads, even if I wasn’t feeling my best.

Throughout your time with Jamie, he tailors his lessons and teaching to each individual person by using different techniques to help you learn in the best way possible for you, such as videos and iPad simulations. I found this to be particularly helpful as a visual learner.

Jamie also helps his students by letting them sit in on each other’s mock tests. I found this to be really beneficial, both sitting in and being watched myself, especially nearing the real thing as it gets you used to the experience of the driving test and being watched by someone new.

During your driving journey with Jamie, he teaches you skills for life, not just for passing the driving test. His patience, kindness, passion for teaching and funny stories will keep you going through any challenges you face along the way.

Another bonus to learning to drive with Jamie? You get to learn in the best looking (and cleanest) car around.

Helen Forman

“As parents the most important thing for us is to know that our children are safe drivers.”

The care, skill and dedication from Jamie in teaching Toby and Annabel to drive was frankly above and beyond. He took time to get to know their personalities and adapted his approach accordingly to get the best out of them. Of course they were both absolutely delighted to pass their tests at the first attempt, but as parents the most important thing for us is to know that or children, Annabel and Toby, are safe drivers, and Jamie made that his priority.

The Bowles Family

“Jamie completely tailored each lesson to a set of objectives, which really helped me to gain confidence in my driving ability. He ensured that I was competent in all the specific objectives before moving onto the next stage of driving.”

Jamie was extremely supportive with helping me to develop my critical driving skills that will last me for life.

Jamie completely tailored each lesson to a set of objectives, which really helped me to gain confidence in my driving ability. He ensured that I was competent in all the specific objectives before moving onto the next stage of driving.

I found the video support post lesson invaluable, this really helped me to understand and learn from any driving errors that I had made during the lesson.

Jamie’s instructing style is so professional whilst not applying any pressure, so I always felt relaxed and encouraged during the lessons.

Three of my cousins passed with Jamie and they had nothing to say other than how great he is as a professional driving instructor, which having been under Jamie’s instruction for the past 12 months I can completely agree with. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jamie to anyone that wants to learn life long critical driving skills.

Thank you Jamie, for making me a safe and competent driver.

Finlay Wills

“We were also kept updated as to the progress via the spreadsheet that Jamie sent to us after each lesson. This helped us track our son’s progress and support him in between lessons.”

Jamie was a very thorough and professional instructor for my son. He gave excellent feedback at the end of each session and was able to playback on the IPad from the in-car cameras, any mistakes or errors that were made, which made it much easier for my son to understand and see firsthand how to correct this for the next lessons.

My son found this feedback very easy, rather than trying to remember exactly what had happened through verbal discussion alone, a real USP.

There are also many other unique features to Jamie’s approach to instruction, too many to mention here.
We were also kept updated as to the progress via the spreadsheet that Jamie sent to us after each lesson. This helped us track our sons progress and support him in between lessons.

We would not hesitate to recommend Jamie, his 5 STAR rating speaks for itself.
Thank you for giving our son the confidence to drive safely.

-Simon Wills

“I cannot thank Jamie enough for his support, guidance and expertise. I passed both the theory and practical driving test at first attempts and Jamie helped me every step of the way in a calm, confident and crystal clear way.”

Jamie is a perfectionist in all that he does. I am from The Ivory Coast originally and required a full UK Driving Licence once I moved to the UK.

I cannot thank Jamie enough for his support, guidance and expertise. He assessed my driving and then put a plan in place to take me from where I was to where I needed to be. I passed both the theory and practical driving test at first attempts and Jamie helped me every step of the way in a calm, confident and crystal clear way.

As a result of Jamie’s work I’m am now a far better driver in terms of safety, style and fuel efficiency. This saves me money.

During this journey we became great friends and I now have the privilege of ensuring that Jamie’s car is kept in immaculate condition by my business.

-Konan

“From a student’s perspective, I loved learning to drive with Jamie”

The thing I loved and appreciated about learning to drive from Jamie was his consistency and attention to detail. This has in turn made me a confident driver because I know the way I have been shown is the best way to do it. You can see Jamie’s passion and skill for driving and teaching in his lesson which obviously has a positive effect on you as a student,leading to Jamie’s student being safe drivers for life which I think is most important”

-Jack Taylor

“From a parents perspective Jamie’s care for his students and attention to detail when teaching gives me confidence that they are competent and safe drivers for life.”

Jamie has taught both my children to drive to a high standard. From a parents perspective Jamie’s care for his students and attention to detail when teaching gives me confidence that they are competent and safe drivers for life. I would highly recommend him.

-Ruth Taylor

“His expertise is total and he is 100% in all that he does. He teaches in a calm, considered, thoughtful and enjoyable manner.”

My requirement was to hold a full UK Driving Licence. My homeland is in Nigeria. Jamie assessed my driving and put a plan in place to achieve my objective. His expertise is total and he is 100% in all that he does. He teaches in a calm, considered, thoughtful and enjoyable manner.

Once again thank you very much Jamie for your support and love. You have been a huge help!

-Stephen Adeniyi Sobulo

“His driving ethic is unreal so getting behind the wheel of Jamie’s car is probably the best thing any person wanting to learn how to drive could do!”

“Jamie will put you at ease and teach you the only way he knows – the proper way!”

I’ve been lucky enough to have been good friends with Jamie for many years now, watching him through many stages of his life. A brilliant person whose motivationally addictive nature makes him a fantastic friend to be around.
Jamie always has had a natural ability to teach and I’m sure if he hadn’t had formed ‘The Jamie Blake’s Driving Foundation’ then I could have seen him teaching in an academic capacity.
Such a reassuring, friendly individual makes him an ideal instructor.
Pupils who are lucky enough to choose Jamie literally get swept along with his energy to teach you how to drive the correct and safe way. His driving ethic is unreal so getting behind the wheel of Jamie’s car is probably the best thing any person wanting to learn how to drive could do, Jamie will put you at ease and teach you the only way he knows – the proper way!
From booking your first lesson pupils soon find out that it’s not just a hop into the driver’s seat for an hour’s drive around West Bridgford. Jamie’s intense pre lesson preparation is unrivalled by any other. It’s a true education which Jamie wants you to take into your future driving life.

-Andy Warsop

“Jamie inspired me to teach. His lessons are always client-centred and it was lovely to see how his students responded and how much they respect him.”

Jamie inspired me to become an Approved Driving Instructor after teaching both my sons to drive. He is a great mentor to me and shared his precious time and knowledge, which helped immensely

My sons, Jake and Alfie still talk to me about their driving lessons with Jamie, both passing first time. Jamie inspired me to teach. Sitting in the back of his car during some of his lessons showed me first hand how a lesson should be conducted. His lessons are always client centred and it was lovely to see how his students responded and how much they respect him.

Jamie loves being a Driving Instructor and this is so clear to see when you watch him teach. He has years of experience and his students clearly respect him and enjoy their lessons. Jamie is always trying to be the best that he can be, in every thing he does. He is a credit to the driver training industry.

Keep up the amazing work you do Jamie!

-Mich Willis

“Jamie delivers excellence!”

Jamie’s business and ours share great attention to detail, good branding, a distinctive look, strong focus on customer satisfaction and we’re proud to be part of helping Jamie with his branding and the overall look of his car. Jamie delivers excellence!

-Adam Mawer @ Polygraphics