Norland

Norland is an award-winning and TEF Gold-rated specialist early childhood higher education provider based in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath in South West England.

Founded in 1892 by education pioneer Emily Ward, Norland is the oldest early childhood education and care training institution in the world. Norland holds full degree awarding powers for both undergraduate and postgraduate taught provision.

Students from around the world study for a BA (Hons) degree in Early Childhood Education and Care alongside the prestigious Norland Diploma, a unique qualification which teaches the practical skills it takes to become a graduate Norland Nanny. World famous for their best-in-class standard of training and iconic uniforms, Norland Nannies are employed worldwide through the Norland Agency as nannies and maternity nurses. With the Norland name behind them, many graduates also progress into other early years professions including teaching, nursing and consultancy.

Drawing on over 130 years of pioneering early childhood expertise, Norland offers bespoke award-winning consultancy and training to organisations and early years settings around the world. Home to the world’s first research journal and centre dedicated to home-based early childhood education and care, Norland is committed to credible and ethical education and research that transforms the lives of children and their families.