Its just part and parcel of the lack of attitude flying thats being taught.
They should add 2 circuits with all the instruments covered into the ppl test, that would sort alot of this pish out.
Reckon that 800ft is some nosense to do with commercial stabilised approach gate at 500ft. Its guff what ever the reason.
BTW the tommy is quite happy at 55knts approach speed full flap for a short field landing.
With 15 knts on the nose and 2 up and 2 hours in the tank you can stop in the space of the piano keys.