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Times Higher Education recently visited Norland to learn more about our undergraduate and postgraduate early childhood training, and the outstanding graduate outcomes for Norland Nannies.

During their visit, they spoke with Principal Dr Janet Rose, Vice Principal Dr Rebecca Digby, Head of Graduates: Placement, Employment and Alumni Elspeth Pitman and Early Years Lecturer Pollyanna Whitehead. They also spoke with students about what they were currently studying on the undergraduate degree and diploma.

The article also discusses the early years research carried out by academic staff at Norland and the Norland Educare Research Journal.

The article was published online on 16 June 2026.

Read the Times Higher Education article

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