First Campus are running a Complementary Therapy Class after school hours at Mountain Ash Comprehensive School.   The classes are open to all year groups and run for eight weeks during the Spring term.   Pupils who have chosen to attend are learning about the use of aromatherapy oils, hand massage techniques and Reflexology. 

They are also being given information on career options in this area and routes into FE and higher education; there are progression routes available onto OCN Level 1 courses in Complementary Therapies. 

The training is delivered by Sian Davey, a qualified Complementary Therapist, and Natalie Ray, First Campus Assistant Coordinator at the University of Glamorgan.   Natalie said 'The group are working well and are keen to learn new skills, I hope to see them progress on to further study in this area.'