Norland Nanny of the Year 2026 nomination form

The award for Norland Nanny of the Year will be presented to the winning nanny.

All Norlanders who are nominated will receive a special commendation for their continued excellence.

This year the following Norland staff will be judging the entries:

Elspeth Pitman (Norlander) – Pro Vice Chancellor (Graduates: Employment and Alumni)
Alison Swindale – Agency Manager
Nia Pike (Norlander) – Alumni Manager
Kate Sheppard (Norlander) – NQN Manager

Please note, this is only open to fully qualified Norlanders and not NQNs.

The deadline for receiving nominations is 12pm, Friday 27 November 2026.

Norland Nanny of the Year 2026 - nomination form

Full name of employer

Employer email

Employer contact number

Name of Norlander

Norlander email

Date that your Norlander began working with your family

I give permission for anonymised comments to be shared with the Norlander and used in marketing.

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Please give practical examples of how your nanny embodies the core values of Norland using the questions below. This information will help the judges understand why your Norlander should be Nanny of the Year. For more information on Norland’s key values and principles, please visit the Norland Code of Professional Responsibilities.

Please outline how your Norlander acts in the best interest of your child/children and family (max 200 words)

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This includes elements such as recognising the needs of your child/children, empowering individuality, learning and development in a respectful, kind and caring manner, whilst acting as a good role model and upholding your family values.

How does your Norlander use their Norland training to promote best practice? (max 200 words)

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This includes ensuring your child/children are safe at all times, keeping up to date with the latest early years guidance, communicating effectively with all family members and demonstrating Norland professionalism at all time.

How has your Norlander gone above and beyond in their role? (max 200 words)

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What makes your Norlander stand out? How have they gone the extra mile?

Please use this section to outline any further comments or reasons as to why you feel your Norlander should receive the Norland Nanny of the Year Award: (max 200 words)

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Please think about what qualities your Norlander demonstrates, especially bearing in mind our twin mottoes of Love Never Faileth and Strength in Adversity.

Optional area for any additional references or quotes you would like to include.

This could include feedback from the children, other household staff, relatives, family friends etc.

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Nominate your Norlander for Norland Nanny of the Year 2026!

The award for Norland Nanny of the Year will be presented to the winning nanny.