AI Receptionist · Glastonbury · Somerset

You're mid-lesson on the levels.
A young learner just called.
ForgeMason answered it.

Glastonbury has minimal public transport, and for people aged 17–25 in this part of rural Somerset, a driving licence is critical for work, education and daily life. That steady demand from young learners comes with a problem — they call while you are mid-lesson, and you are legally unable to answer. ForgeMason picks up every call, qualifies the enquiry and holds the booking until you're free.

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The Problem

Glastonbury learners need a licence.
An unanswered phone loses the enquiry.

For 17–25 year olds in Glastonbury and the surrounding Somerset Levels, getting a driving licence is not optional — it is the gateway to employment, further education and social independence. The town's limited bus services mean that without a car, opportunities are severely restricted. That creates persistent demand for driving lessons, but competition among instructors is real. The enquiry goes to whoever answers first. When you are legally unable to touch your phone during a lesson, ForgeMason is the answer on your behalf.

Features

Everything a Glastonbury instructor needs.
Nothing you don't.

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New Pupil Intake

Captures name, contact number, postcode, licence status and preferred lesson times from every new enquiry — ready for you when the lesson ends.

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Lesson Booking

Books lessons directly into your calendar around your existing pupils. No double-booking, no back-and-forth text chains.

Test Date Urgency

When a caller has a test booked and needs intensive prep fast, the AI flags it as high priority so you can respond first.

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Intensive Course Capture

Intensive and semi-intensive course enquiries are captured in full — hours required, preferred dates, test centre — so you can quote accurately without a callback.

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Area Coverage

Trained on your service area across Glastonbury, Street, Wells, Shepton Mallet and surrounding BA6 postcodes. Declines out-of-area bookings automatically.

Review Requests

Sends an automated review request after a pupil passes their test. Builds your Google rating in Glastonbury without any manual effort from you.

Pricing

From £67/month. No setup fee.

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£67/mo
  • AI answers every call 24/7
  • New pupil enquiry capture
  • Missed-call text-back
  • Calendar booking
  • Instant notification to you
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FAQ

Common questions from Glastonbury driving instructors.

Can it book lessons while I'm teaching?+
Yes — that's the core use case. While you're mid-lesson, ForgeMason answers the call, qualifies the new pupil, checks your availability and books the lesson into your calendar. You finish the lesson to a confirmed booking rather than a missed call.
Does it understand that many Glastonbury learners are first-time callers who've never had a lesson before?+
Yes. ForgeMason is configured to handle complete beginners as well as returning learners. It collects the right information either way — licence status, previous experience, preferred lesson location — so you have everything you need to give an accurate quote when you call back.
How quickly can we get started?+
Most instructors are live within 48 hours of signing up. We configure the AI with your name, service area, lesson prices and availability — then it starts answering. No technical knowledge needed on your part.

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