Norland | Start a lifelong career working with children at Norland

World-renowned TEF Gold-rated training

You’ll benefit from the highest quality teaching and learning in the UK and one of the highest undergraduate degree student success rates - 95% from enrolment to completion (Set 37).

Small class sizes; top 10% for student satisfaction

You’ll study at a top 10% UK higher education provider for student satisfaction (NSS 2020) and benefit from small class sizes and a high student support staff to student ratio of 7:1.

Lifelong support and training with the Agency

As a Norlander, you'll receive support and advice throughout your career from the Norland Agency and have exclusive access to Continuing Professional Development training.

Guaranteed employment opportunities

Once qualified, you'll enjoy 100% employability with your pick of probationary nanny roles and six permanent jobs for every Norlander seeking one through the Norland Agency.

At Norland, you’ll study two distinct qualifications that perfectly blend academic and practical training, and complete 1,216 hours in a range of placement settings.

Paige’s story

Paige (Set 40) talks about how a trip to Borneo working with children led to her decision to change her plans to study a geography degree and come to Norland instead.

Read Paige's story

Emily’s story

Emily (Set 41) reveals the worries she had about the academic side of the programme, the support that’s helped her succeed and her future ambitions.

Read Emily's story

Steeped in history, but focused on the future

Founded in 1892 by educational pioneer Emily Ward, Norland was the first educational establishment to offer any kind of childcare training. World-famous for providing the very best early years training and education, Norland remains cutting-edge. Today’s students pursue the most up-to-date academic childcare training and the highest practice standards in line with the latest research.

Read about our heritage, ethos and vision