12/10/2026
We love seeing how Norland learning comes to life beyond the classroom!
Elle, a Newly Qualified Nanny (NQN), has been putting the sewing skills developed during her three years at Norland into practice in her first full-time role, creating this adorable dog toy for her charge’s first birthday. 🐶🧵
Inspired by her charge’s love of dogs, she designed and made ‘Darcy Dog’, complete with a removable harness. Darcy has already become a firm favourite and even joins them as her charge practises walking!
The NQN year is the final module of the Norland diploma, enabling students to continue their learning and professional development as a probationary nanny. The successful completion of the diploma leads to the award of Norland Nanny status.
It’s a lovely example of how our NQNs draw on their knowledge, practical skills and creativity to develop thoughtful resources that respond to the individual children in their care. 🤎