Japanese news outlet Nikkei recently visited Norland to learn about our BA (Hons) Early Childhood degree and integrated Norland diploma training and explore how Norland’s unique training programme continuously evolves in line with the latest research and best practice to ensure our graduate Norland Nannies continue to provide the very best early childhood education and care.

The article includes interviews with Principal Dr Janet Rose, Vice Principal Dr Rebecca Digby, and third-year and Head of Students Sam.

The article was published in Nikkei newspaper on 12 January 2025, and Nikkei Asia (English Language version) on 2 February 2025.

Read the Nikkei article (Japanese language version), and the Nikkei Asian online article (English Language version) (free subscription sign up required).

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