Our Instructors
Meet the team: patient, friendly and dedicated to helping you pass your test.
Mat Slack
Mat’s been part of the Latics team since 2006 and is a very in-demand instructor. He is a Grade A driving instructor and really takes pride in his work. You will find him to be a calming influence and full of encouragement to help you achieve your goals!
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Paul Mills
Paul has worked at Latics since 2008. He’s a Grade A instructor (the highest possible grade) and he uses a lot of new coaching techniques which are helping to get his students through their test even quicker! You will feel calm and relaxed learning to drive with Paul, he’s very supportive and encouraging!
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Gordon Jennings
Gordon joined the Latics team in 2009 and has helped many happy customers achieve their goal of passing their driving test. You will find him totally committed to helping you achieve your goals with lots of support along the way.
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Lee Napier
Lee’s worked at Latics since 2011 and is a really down to earth guy. He has enormous success with his learners and has helped absolutely loads achieve their goals of passing their test! With his honest, helpful and encouraging style of teaching, you’ll be sure to pass your test with Lee too!
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Chris Loder
Chris’ attention to detail and perfect explanations delivered in a calm way help even the most nervous driver feel relaxed in his car. He’s also a Grade A instructor (the highest grade!) Your lessons with Chris will be packed full of learning in a relaxed atmosphere, and he’s one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet!
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Umar Farooq
Umar is one of our multi-lingual instructors. He speaks Mirpuri, Urdu and Punjabi which can make learning to drive easier if English isn’t your first language. Umar is very calm, easy going and has a cracking sense of humour! You’ll enjoy your lessons right up to your driving test with Umar!
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Sitara Begum
Sitara is a lovely lady, always smiling and full of positivity and enthusiasm. You’ll find learning to drive with Sitara fun and easy! And if English isn’t your first language, Sitara can teach you in Bangla or Urdu, making the whole learning to drive experience easier for you.
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Danielle Howe
Danielle is brimming with enthusiasm and positivity. She’ll help you feel totally at ease on your lessons so that you learn in the most efficient way possible. Along the way, you’ll enjoy your lessons and no doubt have a few laughs too!
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Lauren Crossley
Lauren is totally dedicated to helping you become the best and safest driver. Lauren has been teaching people to drive since 2017 and her up-to-date teaching methods will help you feel totally prepared for your test and driving solo after passing too. She creates a calm learning environment and is totally supportive to your needs. You’ll really enjoy your lessons, right up to when you pass your test!
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Mohammed Sohail
Sohail is one of our automatic driving instructors. He is multi-lingual, speaking both Urdu and Punjabi (as well as English of course)! You’ll enjoy learning to drive with Sohail - his positive outlook and fun nature will make every lesson enjoyable right up to your driving test.
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Rachel Clarke
Rachel joined the Latics team in 2021 and has an easy going attitude that helps you feel relaxed behind the wheel. Rachel is committed to helping her learners become the best drivers they can be so they don’t just pass their test but become confident safe drivers too.
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Naz Ali
Naz is one of our manual car driving instructors. He is a friendly down to earth person and a great instructor. He makes you feel at ease and will give you the confidence you need to pass your test with a few laughs along the way too.
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Sarah Goulding
Sarah is one of our Automatic Instructors. She is extremely patient and will make you feel at ease behind the wheel. No matter what difficulties arise on your lessons, Sarah will help you overcome them and support you right up to the day you pass your test!
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Zulf Ahmed
Zulf is a calm and professional instructor who takes a structured approach to every lesson. His attention to detail and encouraging manner make him an excellent choice for learners of all abilities.
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Azeem is a patient and supportive instructor who creates a relaxed, encouraging environment for every pupil. He is dedicated to helping learners build the confidence they need to pass their test.
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Mij Rahman
Mij is a dedicated and caring instructor who takes great pride in helping each pupil reach their full potential. His patient, positive approach ensures every learner feels supported throughout their journey.
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Zoe Lever
Zoe is an enthusiastic and warm instructor who loves seeing her pupils succeed. Her friendly and relaxed teaching style puts learners at ease from the very first lesson.
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Huma Khalid
Huma is a friendly and encouraging instructor who specialises in helping nervous drivers feel at ease. Her calm and supportive teaching style has helped many pupils overcome their anxieties and pass with confidence.
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David Smith
David is a calm and methodical instructor who prides himself on giving clear, structured lessons. His approachable manner makes him a popular choice for nervous learners and complete beginners alike.
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Zahid Mahmood
Zahid is a thorough and attentive instructor whose clear explanations and patient manner help pupils progress quickly. He is committed to ensuring every pupil is fully prepared and confident on test day.
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Safwan Ehsan
Safwan is a calm and positive instructor. He’ll put you at ease behind the wheel and will guide you through all the skills you need to master in a clear and methodical way. He’ll be there supporting and encouraging you throughout your lessons right up to test day!
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