Vice Principal Dr Rebecca Digby and Elspeth Pitman, Head of Graduates, discuss Norland in an interview with HELLO! Magazine.

In the article, Elspeth Pitman and Rebecca Digby provide insights into the exceptional training behind Norland’s world-famous graduates, including Norland Nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo.

Elspeth Pitman, Norland Nanny and Head of Graduates: Placements, Employment and Alumni, highlights Norland’s training, noting that families are drawn to hiring Norlanders for their extensive training and reputation for excellence. Elspeth also discusses the vocational nature of nannying, and the qualities and passion required to become a Norland Nanny.

Dr Rebecca Digby, Vice Principal and Head of Learning, Teaching and Research, shares why Norland graduates are so highly regarded, emphasising the exceptional breadth and depth of the four-year training programme, which blends rigorous theoretical study with extensive practical skills and experience.

The article was published online on 14 January 2026.

Read the Hello! article.

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