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The DTC

Included for DTC instructors

Less admin for instructors. A clearer journey for learners.

The DTC DSMS is the connected workspace behind each lesson. It brings the diary, confirmations, learning progress, mock tests and essential business records together—so instructors can focus on teaching and learners always know what comes next.

Built in-house Connected learner portal Protected sign-in
TodayInstructor

Next lesson

10:00–11:30

Confirmed

Demo learner

Lesson 12 · 90 minutes

Today's focus

Roundabouts

Next step

Score progress

Demonstration data
My learningLearner

Ready to Pass progress

67%

18 of 27 skills reviewed

Control and positioningIndependent
Junctions and roundaboutsPrompted
Next lesson: Tuesday at 10:00
Demonstration data

One lesson, two views

The instructor and learner stay connected

Each person sees the information they need, while the same lesson record keeps the experience coherent.

For instructors

Start each lesson prepared and finish it without a pile of paperwork.

  • See the day’s lessons and confirmations
  • Review the learner’s current priorities
  • Record progress, notes and mock-test results
  • Keep teaching and business records together

For learners

Understand the plan, the progress made and the next step towards test readiness.

  • Confirm upcoming lesson details
  • Follow progress across the Ready to Pass skills
  • See instructor feedback and practice priorities
  • Keep important learning information in one portal

From booking to progress

A simple rhythm around every lesson

  1. 01

    Plan

    Lessons and availability stay together in one working diary.

  2. 02

    Confirm

    The learner receives clear details and the instructor sees their response.

  3. 03

    Teach

    The instructor can see the learner’s priorities before the lesson begins.

  4. 04

    Record

    Progress, notes and mock-test results are saved after the lesson.

  5. 05

    Review

    Both people can see what is improving and what to practise next.

Evidence, not guesswork

Progress both people can understand

Instructors can review the skills used in lessons and record digital mock tests in a DL25-style format. Learners get a clearer picture of strengths, developing skills and useful practice priorities.

Ready to Pass skill tracking

Digital mock-test records

Visible feedback and next steps

Lesson evidenceConnected

Ready to Pass

What to practise next

Observations84%
Junctions68%
Manoeuvres54%

Suggested focus

Planning at busy roundabouts

Mock test

DL25-format summary

4

Driving

0

Serious

0

Dangerous

Result and feedback saved
Demonstration data

The DTC

Lesson confirmation

09:02
Your 90-minute lesson is booked for Tuesday at 10:00. Please confirm before the cancellation deadline.
ConfirmRequest a change
Instructor sees the response immediately

Demonstration message

Clear communication

Less chasing between lessons

Confirmations and reminders help keep the learner and instructor aligned. Responses are reflected in the system, reducing avoidable calls and repeated messages.

SMS and email

Use the appropriate channel for practical lesson updates.

Timely reminders

Support clearer expectations before the lesson.

Built for day-to-day teaching

Essential business tools in the same workspace

The DSMS supports the practical administration around an instructor’s working week without pretending software replaces professional judgement.

Smart scheduling

Practical slot suggestions use availability, lesson history and travel considerations to support diary planning.

Calendar subscriptions

Keep an instructor diary visible in supported personal calendar apps without entering every lesson twice.

Finance and mileage

Record income, expenses and business mileage in the same place as day-to-day teaching activity.

HMRC workflow

Eligible instructors can use the available connection and submission tools to support Making Tax Digital tasks.

Tax tools support record keeping and available submission workflows; each instructor remains responsible for checking the accuracy and suitability of their tax information.

Real records stay behind sign-in

The interface previews on this page use fictitious demonstration data. Learner and instructor records are not displayed publicly and access to the working system is protected.

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A better-connected DTC experience

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