Norland granted university status to become the world’s first university dedicated to early childhood (multiple media mentions)
7 July 2026
Following assessment and approval by the Office for Students, TEF Gold-rated Norland College will become Norland University of Early Childhood on 7 September 2026.
This news has been reported by a number of media outlets, including:
- ‘A degree with a guaranteed job? Nanny college gets university status’ (The Times). This is a paywall article.
- ‘Norland nanny college granted university status’ (Times Higher Education). Free subscription required.
- ‘Norland granted university status’ (Nursery World).
- ‘Norland is to become the city’s third university’ (Bath Life – Issue 550, page 64).
- ‘Bath-based Norland wins university status in first for early childhood’ (Bath Echo).
- ‘Iconic Norland nanny college to become world’s first early childhood university’ (The Business Desk).
