Offering world-class training to those aspiring to be the very best professional early years practitioners
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Celebrating 130 years of pioneering history in the early years
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Life-long support and two world-renowned qualifications are what await our highly sought after graduates
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An inspiring journey, unrivalled academic and practical training and a life-changing experience in the city of Bath
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World-renowned exceptional training
You’ll benefit from award-winning teaching and learning and one of the highest undergraduate degree student success rates - 95% from enrolment to completion (Set 37).
Small class sizes; top for student satisfaction
You’ll study at a top UK higher education provider for student satisfaction (NSS 2021) 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 a paid probationary nanny role that we find for you and your pick of jobs through the Norland Agency.
2022 marks 130 years since Emily Ward founded Norland as the first educational establishment to offer any kind of childcare training. Throughout the year, we’ll be celebrating our proud heritage and marking new milestones as we continue to set our sights firmly on the future.
Discover Norland at 130
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.
Celebrating 130 years of pioneering history
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Learning life skills as well as keeping children in their care safe.
Students attend two self-defence sessions while at Norland. In their first year they learn basic self-defence skills.
They revisit these skills in their third year during employment weeks when they’re also shown different ways to keep the children in their care safe. #WeAreNorland