Global expertise in early childhood education, tailored to the local and cultural context
At Norland, we specialise in transforming the early childhood education and care landscape by providing expert consultancy services that cater to the unique cultural, educational, care and developmental needs of young children. Our mission is to empower educators, administrators, policy makers and parents with the tools, strategies, and knowledge to foster the growth of the next generation of leaders.
Norland University 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, it is the oldest early childhood education and care training institution in 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. As the world-leading centre of excellence in early childhood education and care, you can gain a competitive edge and mark of quality by engaging our services. Our team brings global expertise and comprehensive knowledge of early childhood education, tailored to the local and cultural context.
Partner with Norland today and start the journey toward providing exceptional education that will benefit children and families for years to come. Together, we’ll create a foundation that lasts a lifetime.
Courses
Early childhood education.
Types of qualifications
Undergraduate degrees; Master’s degrees; Professional training or CPD; Short courses.
Academic partnerships
We have Degree Awarding Powers (DAPs).
UK Education
Course delivery in the UK
Classroom
Blended
Online
Short course or micro credentials
Courses offered in the UK
Undergraduate:
BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education and Care with Norland Diploma (in-person).
Postgraduate:
Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/MA in Early Childhood Education and Care (online).
Short courses:
Summer school programmes (in-person).
Transnational Education (TNE)
Course delivery outside the UK
Classroom
Blended
Online
Short course or micro credentials
Professional training
Current provision to overseas partners
Short courses, skills bootcamps and summer schools in the UK
Training or professional development for your industry
Consultancy to develop education materials, curricula, family friendly services or training
Current TNE offer
We offer bespoke consultancy and training to organisations, government institutions, early years settings and charities, industries that provide services for young children and their families, both in the UK and internationally.
Future collaboration with overseas partners
Expert knowledge and experience: Specialist consultancy and training from Norland enables clients to benefit from the world’s most famous early childhood education provider.
Personalised solutions: Every community and child are unique. We offer customised consulting and training services designed to meet the specific needs of your organisation. Together, we’ll design realistic solutions that support young learners in reaching their full potential.
Curriculum development: We offer state-of-the-art, cutting-edge curriculum development services that align with the world’s educational goals, preparing children for a future of innovation and leadership.
Training and professional development: We provide top-tier training for early childhood educators, ensuring they are equipped with the latest pedagogical techniques, behaviour management strategies, and emotional intelligence tools to create impactful and engaging learning experiences.
Parental involvement and community building: Our consultancy and training includes strategies for fostering stronger relationships between parents, children, educators, and communities, accommodating cultural nuances to develop successful outcomes for children.
Quality assurance programmes: We can also offer quality assurance and standards-setting processes and change management advice, providing realistic solutions and proposals for improvements in provision.