Information for parents and supporters

Why study at Norland University?

If you are the parent or supporter of a child considering studying an early years degree or interested in a career working with children, look no further than our award-winning undergraduate early years degree and diploma programme.

• A worldwide reputation for producing the best early years practitioners for over 130 years, backed up by world-class teaching and learning that uniquely blends theory, practice and extensive real-world experience.
• Two distinct award-winning undergraduate qualifications: our BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education and Care degree with industry-recognised Graduate Early Childhood Practitioner Status and skills-based professional Norland Diploma.
• The highest quality teaching, experience and outcomes found in the country – we are in the top 12% of universities in the country with a Gold rating in all categories of the national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.
• A small and specialist centre of excellence in the early years offering an inclusive and nurturing environment, innovative industry expertise, small class sizes and a faculty of expert teachers and practitioners.
• Outstanding career opportunities for its fully qualified graduates as soon as they earn their professional title ‘Norlander’ or ‘Norland Nanny’, aided by their very own employment agency, professional association and continuing professional development training programme throughout their careers.
• Advance your specialist knowledge while working as a Norland graduate with our flexible, part-time, online MA in Early Childhood Education and Care designed for educators, early childhood practitioners, leaders and policy makers.