Precision
Clear instruction, careful observation and useful feedback that helps you understand what to improve.
About All Class Driving Academy
Experience that turns instruction into confidence.
ACDAL combines professional standards with calm, personal coaching for learners, qualified drivers, businesses and future instructors.
Our story
Teaching South East London drivers since 2003.
All Class Driving Academy was established by Lennie Beckford in 2003, building on his experience as a qualified driving instructor since 1997.
The academy was created around one clear idea: learners make better progress when professional standards are matched by patient, respectful teaching. That approach now supports complete beginners, international licence holders, qualified drivers, company fleets and trainee instructors.
Automatic tuition is our core specialism. Every session is planned around the driver’s current ability, confidence and goals, with honest feedback and practical next steps.
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Lennie BeckfordFounder & driving instructor
Since 1997professional instructor experience
Professional development
Qualifications built over decades.
Training and professional development have covered instructional standards, fleet risk, defensive driving, advanced driving and support for drivers with diverse needs.
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DVSA Approved Driving Instructor — qualified 1997
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DVSA Grade A Standards Check — achieved 2017
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DVSA Fleet Qualification — 2018
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DVSA ORDIT qualification — 2005
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Driving Instructors Association Diamond Presentation Skills — 2007
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RoSPA BTEC Defensive Driving — 2006
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Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation training for disabled and diverse-needs drivers — 2004
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RoSPA Silver — 2004
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DVSA Training & Development Centre, Cardington — Grade A driving test for instructors, 2004
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Institute of Advanced Motorists qualification — 2003
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DIA Special Driving Test pass — 2003
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Driving Instructors’ Association special test pass and certificate — 2003
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Adult Education and Training Level 3 studies — 2019
What guides every lesson
Professional, personal and always purposeful.
Professionalism
Reliable arrangements, maintained dual-control vehicles and training delivered to recognised standards.
Passion
A genuine commitment to developing safer, more confident and more thoughtful drivers.