Andy.. No need to get excited. I think Chevvron was suggesting that after a course at one of those places you don't come away with a UK ticket. When I came away from IAL many years ago I had an ICAO "ATC Certificate" which was accepted where I was working (abroad) but not in the UK, although the training course was approved and I subsequently sat the UK exams for my UK licence..
I accept that the courses are approved by CAA but don't you need an MER now before actually getting the licence?