Cheers for the responses.
Ideally, the PPL is going to be a stepping stone for bigger things, so whilst trying to get through it as quickly as time, energy and money allows (I'm aiming for about 12 months as an initial target) I also want to really enjoy it as well (as I'm sure I will).
So maybe the 'club' route is a good bet. Just got to sort out the medical and all being well, up I go.
Any further response specifically about the schools, or anything really, welcomed!
Mark