There is no such thing as an approved essay writing course, although an (un-approved) course may include unapproved exams.
Buying a classroom essay writing course without Part 147 approved exams included is a total waste of money; don't even consider it.
Don't be fooled by these courses being labelled "Part 147-approved". They are not, and cannot be; there is no provision within Part 147 for them.
What you may find, though is that the course is a magically apt preparation for the exams that go with it, if they do.
On the other hand the school may be under pressure to ensure that precisely the opposite happens, and may succumb to such pressure to appease its Regulator.
It's a minefield. Perhaps the best answer is to save 90% of your money and do one of those online courses that are available for £50 or so. They'll show you all you need to know about how to write the essay. If you don't know the technical material no essay writing course is going to help you.
Last edited by Capot; 8th Oct 2012 at 21:02.