Hello mate. Much of the advice you’ve been given is 100% Yes, it’s tough out there and no sign of it getting better short term. Can I just add a word of warning. Career Dev Loans are not usable at any school of your choice. There is a complicated system to be able to access this funding. Plenty of very good trainers will not be able to use this facility. There are schools that offer competitive finance schemes - have a look at those. I’m not talking about those with silly interest rates - - you’ll find them quick enough if you check. Also beware of guaranteed pass. I’ve only been training 30+ years but I can tell you there’s no such thing. How can there be? Someone, somewhere is paying. Guess who?? Some, like me, will give a modest incentive such as free use of truck for a 2nd test if you need it. But work towards a first time pass with a good traineer and it all becomes irrelevant. Very best of luck with your search.
Welcome Peter Smythe
I know you do not need the rest of this lot below (Occupation: LGV Instructor) but would like your feedback on it HERE PLEASE
GENERAL DRIVING TIPS BEFORE STARTING LGV C TRAINING (Link)
If you click the link in my signature or these truck pics
it will lead you to an index where you can access a lot more info which may be of use to you
BEFORE you book your training, READ THIS… - I suggest the trainee-to-be visits the training school, meets the head person(s) and has a quick look at the truck BEFORE parting with any money.
Using the site Search facility and putting the words TRAINING AND WHERE you wish to train may turn up some recommendations. 
THE DRIVER SHORTAGE IS AN ADVERTISING MYTH - Generally more drivers than jobs in the UK
Newbies - Jobs, Agencies & EXPERIENCE & Is this country short of drivers ?
FAQ forum for info on Posting Pics, Driver CPC, Getting 1st LGV Licence and much more…
ROG:
Occupation: LGV Instructor Part time Ad Hoc on the sick
I know you do not need the rest of this lot below but would like your feedback on it HERE PLEASE
GENERAL DRIVING TIPS BEFORE STARTING LGV C TRAINING (Link)
If you click the link in my signature or these truck pics
it will lead you to an index where you can access a lot more info which may be of use to youBEFORE you book your training, READ THIS… - I suggest the trainee-to-be visits the training school, meets the head person(s) and has a quick look at the truck BEFORE parting with any money.
Using the site Search facility and putting the words TRAINING AND WHERE you wish to train may turn up some recommendations.
THE DRIVER SHORTAGE IS AN ADVERTISING MYTH - Generally more drivers than jobs in the UK
Newbies - Jobs, Agencies & EXPERIENCE & Is this country short of drivers ?FAQ forum for info on Posting Pics, Driver CPC, Getting 1st LGV Licence and much more…
You have just been Roggerd
took him 4 days!!!
was wondering when he was going to give me a good roggering.
feel like having a ciggerette now 
jonoD:
… a good roggering.:
Pardon 
- care to re-phrase 
roger aka ROG 