Hi GB,
I studied at the Cotswold Academyfor my ITEC in Holistic Massage so I can only really comment on this course. It was a lovely environment to study in and all staff were friendly and helpful. As with all courses, you get out of it what you put in.
The academy really wants to turn out professional therapists, who know what they are doing so some people may find some of the rules and regs a bit restrictive (they are sticklers for wearing the right uniform, hair and make up, and professionalism) and I must say there is a bit of jumping through hoops. Overall though I thought that their committment to turning out good therapists was very admirable and they really helped me to get through the course.
I graduated last year and now run my own mobile practice in Oxfordshire and although the course cost more than some of the other local alternatives I really felt as if I was 'qualified' by the end of it.
Good luck for the future.
M