Student Story: Shiatsu
Ria tells us about the benefits the Japanese healing art Shiatsu has brought to her life… Name: Ria Knowles Course: Advanced and Probationary Years in Shiatsu Institution: British School of Shiatsu, London ‘I experienced shiatsu as a receiver back in 2001 and I was so impressed by the power of the treatments that I decided I wanted to learn about shiatsu myself. I chose the British School of Shiatsu because it is very close to my home and came highly recommended. I also called the School before enrolling and they told me about their residentials,...

VQs Explained
Vocational qualifications can be very useful stepping-stones to many careers. With the ever-increasing numbers of students progressing to higher education, there is a mounting demand for flexible, highly skilled workers who do not necessarily need to have a degree or A-levels. Employers are advocating courses that equip young people with the skills and attitudes that build business, and are recruiting those who have work experience or occupational training. Qualifications can be classified into three types – general, vocational and occupational. General qualifications are focused on a...