Saeed Khan
Saeed returned to learning to help him improve his skills and his taxi business, having left school with no qualifications due to family circumstances.
He enrolled on the NVQ Level 2 Road Passenger Transport Vehicle Driving course at Leicester College to learn more about subjects, including customer service, supporting passengers with special needs and road safety. In the same year, he also completed Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy, as well as his A1 Assessor training to allow him to assess other taxi drivers on the NVQ driving course.He is planning to continue learning to become an internal verifier. Saeed dedicated time to learn, despite working regular taxi night shifts and supporting his extended family.
He now encourages other drivers to learn, telling them first-hand of the benefits it can bring. “The commitment he shows sets a clear example to others who are in similar situations with the mindset that adult learning is impossible,” praised nominator, Ian Lewis. Saeed said, “I understand and recognise that many drivers find literacy and numeracy a challenge...One of my long-term goals is to support and encourage other drivers to undertake basic skills training and overcome these barriers.”
