Norland, the prestigious British school that trains nannies for the aristocracy and tech billionaires (Madame Figaro)

French magazine Madame Figaro recently published an article on Norland, exploring our BA (Hons) Early Childhood degree and integrated Norland diploma training programme, evolving curriculum and 133-year history.

The article includes quotes from Principal Dr Janet Rose and former head of careers and Norlander, Julia Gaskell.

The article was published online on 23 July 2025.

Read the Madame Figaro article (French language version).

Norland students in uniform walking together on campus

See other media mentions below

Norland students in uniform holding smiling baby

‘Norland praised over strong links with employers’ (Nursery World)

a female student smiling in her formal uniform

‘Student Q&A: Norland success’ (Nursery World)

Norland granted university status to become the world’s first university dedicated to early childhood (multiple media mentions)

Group of Norland students in uniform smiling on campus

Norland granted university title

Norland, the prestigious British school that trains nannies for the aristocracy and tech billionaires (Madame Figaro)

See other media mentions below

‘Norland praised over strong links with employers’ (Nursery World)

‘Student Q&A: Norland success’ (Nursery World)

Norland granted university status to become the world’s first university dedicated to early childhood (multiple media mentions)

‘Brain architects, not babysitters’ (Times Higher Education)

Heritage, ethos & vision

Why study at Norland?

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education & Norland diploma

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