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British Guardianship at Norland University of Early Childhood
Nominated Guardian for Norland University of Early Childhood. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Norland University of Early Childhood? International students under the age of 18 are required to have an Accredited UK Guardianship in place when enrolling at a UK university. Once your application is accepted and you are enrolled at Norland University of Early Childhood, British Guardianship can provide a fully accredited university guardianship service, including a dedicated local coordinator who can visit your child, attend parents' evenings on your behalf, maintain regular contact throughout your guardianship programme, and assist with any additional requests you may have.
Guardianship Fees
Our UK university guardianship services for Norland University of Early Childhood start from £250 per term.
Dedicated Guardianship Manager
As soon as your application is received, a dedicated member of our guardianship team becomes your main contact, managing every aspect of your nominated guardian arrangements.
Our Services
UK University Guardianship
An accredited nominated guardian for international students who start at Norland University of Early Childhood before turning 18. Your child has a dedicated local coordinator and 24-hour emergency support, and you receive regular updates until your child turns 18. Prices from £250 per term.
Learn More →University Overview
Norland University of Early Childhood, based in Bath, is a specialist institution of higher education and the first university to focus solely on early childhood; until September 2026 it was known as Norland College. Emily Ward established it at Norland Place in Kensington in 1892, making it the first establishment to provide formal training in childcare, with methods rooted in Froebel's kindergarten principles. After several relocations, among them spells in Chislehurst and close to Hungerford, it finally made Bath its home.
A BA (Hons) was first offered in 2008. Taught degree awarding powers followed in 2019 and were confirmed indefinitely in 2025, and university title came in 2026, the same year a distance learning MA was launched. Undergraduates combine the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care with the Norland Diploma. They complete over 1,200 hours of placements across nurseries, schools, family homes and hospitals, then spend a paid year working as a newly qualified nanny. Training extends to practical skills, including tactical driving and self-defence. High-profile families across the globe seek out Norland nannies, and the distinctive uniform, which dates from 1895, is still central to the institution's identity.
Information for International Students
Each year Norland admits a small number of international students and, as a Student sponsor, has an established compliance record. A CAS is issued to eligible applicants requiring a Student visa, and the dedicated Visa Manager supports them through each immigration step, including any Secure English Language Test they may have to sit. Because no international foundation year or pre-sessional English course is advertised, applications go straight to the degree itself.
Norland neither owns halls of residence nor guarantees accommodation. When asked, it helps first-year students secure a room, whether in sourced student apartments in central Bath, in purpose-built student accommodation, or in privately let flats and houses around the city. Tenancies are signed directly with landlords, typically starting in September and lasting 11 months or 51 weeks. Private landlords usually ask for a guarantor who owns a home in the UK, something international families should prepare for well ahead of time. With more than a third of the course spent on placement, students must be ready for frequent practical work in varied settings. Those who complete the BA are eligible to apply for the Graduate Route.
Intake Information
Intake information is provided as a general guide. Start dates vary between universities and courses, and not every course is offered at every intake. Please follow the UCAS deadlines for undergraduate applications and check the latest dates on the official Norland University of Early Childhood website.
Frequently Asked Questions
UK universities typically require international students who are under 18 when they enrol to have a UK-based nominated guardian in place. The guardian acts on behalf of the parents while the student is a minor, serving as the university's point of contact in an emergency, supporting the student's welfare and providing a trusted adult close by. British Guardianship provides this as a fully accredited university guardianship service.
We have guardians available and ready to be assigned. The overall timeframe depends on how quickly the required paperwork is completed and communication with Norland University of Early Childhood is finalised. As every case is different, timelines can vary, but we aim to make the process as smooth and efficient as possible.
Our UK university guardianship services for Norland University of Early Childhood start from £250 per term. We also offer premium and bespoke packages, and with our flexible guardianship services you only pay for the services you need. Full details are on our guardianship fees page.
No. Once your child turns 18, the nominated guardian requirement no longer applies and guardianship services are no longer needed. This is why our university guardianship is priced per term, so you only pay until your child's 18th birthday.
A UK student guardian must be a responsible adult, usually aged 25 or over, who lives permanently in the UK, speaks fluent English and is close enough to respond quickly in an emergency. The guardian must be contactable 24 hours a day, act as the university's emergency contact until the student turns 18, and hold an Enhanced DBS check where they or their household host the student. Norland University of Early Childhood may also ask for the guardian's details at enrolment and set additional requirements of its own. As an AEGIS-accredited guardianship provider, British Guardianship meets these requirements on your behalf, with vetted guardians, Enhanced DBS checked host families and 24-hour emergency support.
Disclaimer: Logo, images and videos are shown courtesy of Norland University of Early Childhood and remain the property of their respective owners. British Guardianship is an independent AEGIS-accredited guardianship provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Norland University of Early Childhood. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official Norland University of Early Childhood website for the latest university information and details.
