Thanks all for the responses. Really useful info about the BGA SLMG instructor rather than a specific NPPL instructor.
With regards to the difference between the Class 1 and Class 2 medical, as I understand it the LAPL does not allow for instrument rating or night rating, so where does the private pilot that wants to fly on instruments or at night fit in. I hae no desire to become a profesional pilot, at 39 I am too old to change career, but if money was no object I would be interested in getting those ratings and increasing my skills and knowledge.
Confused!