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D1 Licence for School Minibus Drivers

Name: D1Licence.co.uk
Address: 4 Bridgeman Terrace, Wigan, North West England, WN1 1SX, GB
Telephone: 01942 366 041
Price range: ££
Rating: 5

School minibus driving depends on the vehicle, driver entitlement, insurance, permits, organisational policy and journey purpose.

D1 minibus guidance
North West training context
Practical next steps

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5.0 Google rating12 learner reviews

Aaron MitchellDriver training support"Pleasant and professional people. Everything is streamlined in an easy-to-digest format, making yourself pass-ready quickly and e..."

Ruby Adams-JonesTraining communication"Very good company, good communication before and during the day of my test. Highly recommend."

Madelyn Harrison-MirfieldFirst-time pass support"Helpful staff and smooth process. I travelled for the course and it was worth it. Thank you all."

Heidi WalshInstructor support"The instructor made me feel comfortable and confident. Great company all round."

Becca LittlehalesPractical training"Professional staff, good teaching and they make you feel at ease and ready for your test."

Gareth GroomIntensive course"The course was intense, the instructor was great, knowledgeable and put me at ease from the get go."

Aaron MitchellDriver training support"Pleasant and professional people. Everything is streamlined in an easy-to-digest format, making yourself pass-ready quickly and e..."

Ruby Adams-JonesTraining communication"Very good company, good communication before and during the day of my test. Highly recommend."

Madelyn Harrison-MirfieldFirst-time pass support"Helpful staff and smooth process. I travelled for the course and it was worth it. Thank you all."

Heidi WalshInstructor support"The instructor made me feel comfortable and confident. Great company all round."

Becca LittlehalesPractical training"Professional staff, good teaching and they make you feel at ease and ready for your test."

Gareth GroomIntensive course"The course was intense, the instructor was great, knowledgeable and put me at ease from the get go."

Plain-English D1 guidance

Written for learners comparing minibus, PCV, taxi, school, care and community transport requirements.

Linked to practical training

Each guide connects the rule or question to the medical, theory, practical training, 3A and 3B test pathway.

North West context

Advice is framed around learners using Wigan and Chorley depots, with arrangements confirmed around availability.

Why schools need careful checks

School and college minibuses are often used for pupil transport, trips, sports fixtures and SEN routes. That creates a higher duty to check entitlement and internal policy before anyone drives.

D1 training can give staff a structured route into practical competence, but it should sit alongside your organisation’s safeguarding, insurance and permit checks.

Common education transport uses

D1 may be relevant for regular school transport, occasional trips, sports teams, residential activities, SEN transport and college shuttle use.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Can teachers drive a school minibus?

Only if the licence, vehicle, use, insurance and organisational requirements are met.

Can schools enquire for several drivers?

Yes. Include the number of learners and what has already been completed.

Related D1 pages

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School Minibus D1 Training Section 19 Minibus Permit D1 Training D1 Training Prices Contact D1Licence.co.uk

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Our D1 1-Day Practical Training Course + PCV Starter Package is currently £1,094 including VAT, reduced from £1,249.
Medical, theory, practical training, 3A and 3B tests included
Coverage for Wigan and the wider North West

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