The principal of the prestigious Norland College, which raises the famous uniformed Norland nannies beloved by celebrities and royalty, has revealed what they’re looking for in the best students they hire.
The 130-year-old Bath institute offers four-year courses that train nannies of the super-elite, including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who hired Norland’s nanny, Maria Borallo, to care for their children, George, eight, Charlotte, six, and Louis. , three.
In addition to a BA (Hons) in Early Years Development and Learning, graduates receive the prestigious Norland Diploma that trains them in everything they need to look after the descendants of the super-rich, from getaway cars to cybersecurity to self-defense.
Newly qualified nannies can earn up to £42,000 for a non-residential position, while some can earn up to £120,000 after several years of experience plus benefits such as designer grants, overseas travel and luxury living spaces.
In an exclusive interview with FEMAIL, Deputy Dean, Quality and Standards and Registrar Dr. Janet Rose and Mandy Edmond explained how students need to be “creative, flexible and practical” to be accepted – and be sustained. secrets from the employer.
Maria Borallo (pictured), Norland’s nanny to Prince William and Kate Middleton, has been with Prince George’s family for eight, eight months.
The headmaster of prestigious Norland College, which raises famous uniformed Norland nannies beloved by celebrities and royalty, revealed how his students are recruited by A-listers and what they look for in the best students they hire. students in the photo
Applicants for the £15,000-a-year course must have at least three C-Level A’s or equivalent and be able to demonstrate a passion and commitment to caring for young children, such as babysitting experience or caring for younger relatives.
It admits 100 students per year, with an acceptance rate of around 50%.
Dr. Janet continued: “Norland nannies must, among many other characteristics, be loving, kind, honest, creative, practical, responsible, organized, and willing to continually learn and evolve to do their best for the families and children they work with.
“We’re not looking for in-depth information about babies and toddlers, because that’s what we’re going to teach them. Instead, we are after what we cannot learn: an absolute commitment to be the one who changes the world by shaping the lives of the children they work with.”
Students are also required to enroll in the Norland Professional Responsibility Act, which sets the professional standards they can maintain, including respecting the family’s right to “privacy and privacy.”
They also need to prioritize children and their families and respect the role of parents, which can be a difficult dynamic for any childcare worker to deal with.
Dr. “We will interview all applicants who are expected to meet our eligibility requirements, and applicants will also attend an event designed to assess their communication skills and enthusiasm for working with infants and toddlers,” Janet said.
The 130-year-old institute in Bath is Britain’s smallest postgraduate institution and offers four-year courses that train nannies from the super-elite, including the British royal family. students in the photo
In their first year, newly qualified nannies can earn up to £42,000 for a non-residential role, while some can earn up to £120,000 after a few years of experience plus benefits like designer purses, travel abroad and luxury living. in college photo
Norland College students learn skills more often associated with James Bond than Mary Poppins, such as driving and martial arts while pushing a wheelchair to fend off kidnappers or paparazzi.
A single degree includes psychology, child health, philosophy, social sciences, literature and education.
College modules include child protection and protection, promoting health and well-being, interpreting children’s behavior and working with families and communities, as well as real-life communication, nutrition and nutrition, health and well-being, play and learning, and sewing. .
“During Norland’s full-time four-year degree and integrated applied degree course, students who are fully committed to developing both their theoretical knowledge and practical skills will stand out,” explains Dr Janet.
Norlanders or so called Norland Nannies are known worldwide for their exceptional training, flexible approach and professionalism.
They go through four years of intensive full-time training to obtain two distinct qualifications, uniquely combining theory and practice with a wealth of hands-on experience: the Norland BA (Hons) Pre-School Diploma and the prestigious Norland Diploma, a unique qualification to learn it all to infants and toddlers. practical skills needed to care for children.
While at Norland, students spend approximately 50% of their time (minimum 1,216 internship hours) interning in a variety of early childhood settings, including nursery, school, hospital, special needs school, and daily and live as a nanny.
They gain additional skills and experience for toolkits through Norland’s valuable curriculum that includes self-defense classes, cybersecurity and safety training, emotional coaching, sleep and behavior, gliding, child massage and more.
“Another unique aspect of our offering includes a tailored job preparation program that includes interview skills, curriculum preparation, and financial planning sessions, including retirement and taxes.”
Norland College now accepts international students and received its first male degree in 2019.
Graduates are in high demand: With an average starting salary of £40,000, there are 14 job opportunities for every Dutchman.
They can also expect to live in some of the world’s most exclusive destinations and take family vacations at luxury resorts around the world.
However, being a nanny is also extremely difficult: Norlanders need to be willing to put family first.
In addition to a BA (Hons) in Early Years Development and Learning, graduates are awarded the prestigious Norland Diploma and spend one year on the job before formally graduating. students in the photo
Norland College students (pictured) learn skills more often associated with James Bond than Mary Poppins, including flying airplanes and martial arts while pushing a wheelchair to fend off kidnappers or paparazzi.
Find out more on the Norland open day on Saturday, May 7th. For more information and registration visit norland.ac.uk.
Source: Daily Mail
