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Top Specialist Provider in the UK
Norland was named top Small or Specialist Provider at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards for the fifth time and Highly Commended Specialist Institution of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards in 2025
Top 12% nationally for teaching excellence, experience and outcomes
Norland is rated Gold in all categories of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, placing it in the top 12% of universities in the country
Consistently strong National Student Survey results
Norland consistently outperforms most universities in the National Student Survey (NSS)
No 1 for Student Satisfaction in Education
Ranked top in the country for student satisfaction in Education in the Complete University Guide (CUG) in 2025
"Norland offered exactly what I was looking for."
Ayeisha
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care
"My experience at Norland so far has been nothing short of amazing."
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Joe
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care
"The opportunities Norland have, the world becomes your oyster and you could be anywhere and go anywhere you want."
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Vania
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care
"Norland offered exactly what I was looking for... a world-class degree that would enable me to further pursue my career to work with children."
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Emma
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care, international student
"Now that I'm here, Norland really feels like home. I chose Norland because there’s nowhere else like it in the world."
Watch Emma's storyDiscover our unique early years degrees
Unlock your potential in early childhood education and care
Gain our distinct early childhood degree and skills-based diploma qualifications, Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner status and the professional title Norland Nanny.
Explore our BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care
Advance your career with our early childhood master's degree
Study flexibly to further your early years career and deepen your knowledge with our online part-time postgraduate degree with specialisms.
Explore our MA Early Childhood Education and Care (distance learning)5 reasons to choose Norland
- A pioneering reputation for excellence in early childhood education and care. For over 130 years, Norland has led the way in early childhood education and care, earning a global reputation for developing outstanding early years practitioners.
- Award-winning, career-defining training. Our undergraduate degrees uniquely blends rigorous academic study with practical training and extensive real-world experience to build deep professional confidence. Postgraduate learners advance their expertise through flexible, research‑informed study designed to fit around work and life.
- Among the top 12% of universities in the country. Norland is rated Gold across every category of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – recognising the highest standards of undergraduate teaching, student experience and student outcomes.
- A specialist centre of excellence in the early years. You’ll join an inclusive, nurturing community with personalised support, innovative industry insights and expert academic and practitioner‑led teaching — all designed to prepare you to make a meaningful impact on children and families.
- Outstanding career prospects and lifelong impact. Our expert training equips you for a rewarding, dynamic career where you’ll shape children’s lives through every milestone and contribute to advancing the early years sector.
Explore the Norland diploma at our webinar — book now!
Join us at Norland Unwrapped: Norland Diploma on Wednesday 29 April, 5-6pm GMT to learn about modules, assessments, care skills and how the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care integrates with the skills-based diploma.
Hear from current students and discover how the final module of the diploma – the Newly Qualified Nanny year in paid employment – prepares you for life as a fully qualified Norland Nanny.
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