Cheers for the replies guys. Would any body reccomend starting to study for the ATPL's either before or during the PPL just to get a heads up for when you start the groundschool??
IMO If you can cope with the work load then I would say yes, get your hands on the ATPL books and learn about the subjects in proper depth. You have to have held a PPL for 3 months before you can sit any ATPL exams.