Thanks for your answers so far.
I have heard of people paying up front, only for the school to either go bust or move to an airfield too far for the student to travel to, so I won't be doing that.
Do like the idea of ATC control as I will be in the thick of it so to speak right from the start.
Anyone else have any advice or suggestions?
Mr/Ms Mod...
Is there any way of getting a link with the instructors forum so I may get ideas from them aswell??