The VGS do far more for recruiting people of the right sort than most other initiatives. Long may they continue to do so!
The Vigilant T Mk 1 is classified as a TMG, not as a SEP aircraft under JAR-FCL. So any ex-ATC people should be able to use their experience towards either a JAR-FCL PPL with TMG class rating, or a NPPL with SLMG rating. See either LASORS or
www.nppl.uk.com for accreditation details. It is then quite straightforward either to add a SEP Class Rating to a JAR-FCL PPL or a SEP aircraft rating to a NPPL.
Hopefully, this - and/or microlighting - will encourage more youngsters into flying.