Training School Comparison Checklist
A useful comparison should focus on structure, supervision, standards and suitability rather than isolated claims.
Questions to ask each school
Use the same questions for each provider so the comparison stays fair and practical.
- Who teaches the course and what is their current professional background?
- How many students are normally in each intake?
- How many theory weekends, practical days and supervised sessions are included?
- What entry requirements apply before students can train safely?
- What is included in the course fee and what costs are separate?
- How are dates, assessment expectations and post-qualification support handled?
What to compare beyond price
A lower or higher headline fee is only useful when you know what is included and how students are supported.
- Named tutor and direct feedback.
- Practical clinic environment.
- Suitability review before payment.
- Clear deposit and balance terms.
- Support after training and realistic next steps into practice.
Signals of a stronger training route
For a practical therapy, the safest comparison is usually the most specific one. Look for a school that explains the entry requirements, the training structure, the practical environment, how supervised practice is handled and what happens if a student is not ready yet.
- Clear published requirements rather than vague open enrolment.
- Named course leadership and a realistic way to speak to the trainer before paying.
- A practical environment connected to real clinic standards.
- Transparent payment terms and no pressure to pay before suitability is clear.
- Careful language around qualification, professional requirements and future practice.
How Nottingham Colonic School positions itself
Nottingham Colonic School should be compared on its actual structure: Jane Bush MACH RT, former ARCH chair, usually 3 students per UK intake, a 5-6 month pathway, 4 theory weekends, 8 practical training days, 15 supervised sessions, a £3,500 fee and a £500 deposit route for suitable students.
- Use the comparison guide for provider research.
- Use the requirements page if you are unsure whether you are ready.
- Use the eligibility form before paying if your background needs review.
- Use the team or international route if you are enquiring for a clinic, retreat or overseas facility.
Related guidance
Use these pages to connect the checklist to the course structure, requirements, dates and suitability route.