Dave
I've been through something pretty similar to you, I took nigh on 6 months to think it through but sorted myself out (including swapping schools), got back in the saddle, and was the proud owner of a PPL 9 months later! Best decision I ever took.
Oh, and the worst navex of my life was my Skills Test rehearsal, it all went totally pear shaped after the first turning point and went downhill from thereon in. Bore no resemblance to the actual test which ran like clockwork!
Sounds like you've got a decent plan there - let us all know when you've passed!
