Norland College???

Working is a good option if it's something relevant, but do make sure that you apply for the bursaries before you make such a decision - there's no point taking time out to save up if there are funding sources that you haven't checked out yet

Ok im sorry but i know this thread is a little old now but would it be possible for any of you to tell me how you are funding the course? I am looking to apply next year (I live in Scotland) but I have no idea how I would fund it It is so expensive not even including living expenses. I would probably have to take 2 or 3 years of working to earn the money to fund the course. How do you plan to fund your course?

Any help gratefully welcomed

Thank you in advance x

I'm already a working nanny which is helpful and this is my fourth tax year of work which is great in terms of student finance as although I'm under 25 I can apply for student finance off my own income- which hopefully means I can get a bursary. I've also saved a lot this past year since I was accepted. And bank of mum and dad have agrees to help also for my third year as I can now afford the first two.

That's brilliant so have you been offered a place at norland?

Yes. I applied last year but for deferred entry starting this September.

Wow that's amazing so is entry very competitive?

From what others have told me I'd say yes but it didn't seem that difficult for me. But I'm a 'mature student' with experience so for your average 18 year old I'd imagine it's more difficult to get accepted.

How old do you need to be to get in this college and what qualifications do I need?

I'm already a working nanny which is helpful and this is my fourth tax year of work which is great in terms of student finance as although I'm under 25 I can apply for student finance off my own income- which hopefully means I can get a bursary. I've also saved a lot this past year since I was accepted. And bank of mum and dad have agrees to help also for my third year as I can now afford the first two.

Hi, I'm nearly 18. I'm also thinking about applying to Norland it looks so amazing! However, I am planning to take a year out from full-time education to complete an apprenticeship in Business and Administration at a local Medical centre. I am concerned about how I may be able to pay and I also doubt I'll be eligable for bursaries as my parents are earning around £50k+ and I know they would help me out if I asked. That's not my question though, my question is more about previous childcare experience, I have just completed my A levels (double Health and Social Care and Sociology) I have about 3- 4 weeks experience working in a nursery and worked in a reception class once a week for about a month, is this enough experience?? What can I do to get more experience considering I'll be working full-time?

Thanks in advance

Why would you take a year out oh do that apprentiships if Norland is your goal?

I only found out that Norland existed after I had got the apprenticeship haha! I start that on 18th August. I'm not 100% sure of what I want to do anyway, I'm kinda stuck between the two really I just figured I should probs get something under my belt and administration skills are useful anywhere lol. I'm just looking for as much info as I can get and after the year in the apprenticeship I can decide whether to continue in that career or that Norland is the way to go.

Milliecope-


I did get my place and I am SO excited! Sent back all my forms now, can't wait for September; I didn't apply anywhere else, so I was so amazed and grateful to get my place.

Jelly1000-


?Do you mean because so many doors are open in child are today? Norland, for me, at least is the best place to train if you want a job in childcare as the qualification is so versatile and equips you for work in a range of childcare settings. Yes, it does work towards the Norland Diploma, which is geared towards working as a nanny, but the focus is now really on the Early Years Development and Learning degree, which opens so many doors. So, while the Norland name will carry me all over the world with its prestige, the degree will enable me to train further and do anything I like in childcare, without having to decide it all right now! Personally I'd like to nanny for 6/7 years and then do a PGCE

I am going for my interview soon? And nervous, only place I want to go ?! Can someone help me with what to expect and what sort of questions they ask ?!