b'Sinceitsfounding,Norlandhasbeen combinestheoreticalandpracticalrecognized around the world as being at training, is what makes our graduates so DrJanetRose,PrincipalofNorland,hashadalong-standingcareerinearly-yearseducation,theforefrontofearly-yearseducation highlysoughtafter.Todaysstudents trainingandprovisionbothnationallyandand training. Its curriculum has changed study for two distinct qualifications: an internationally. Before joining Norland, she was aand progressed with the times to offer undergraduatedegreeinearly-years Reader in Education and Early Years EducationAwardandProgramLeaderatBathSpathemostup-to-dateacademicand development and learning alongside the University. She has an established track record ofpractical childcare training courses and NorlandDiploma,whichteachesallof seniorleadershipinHigherEducation,leadingthehighestpracticestandardsinline thepracticalaspectsofthecareand large degree programs in early-years educationand early childhood, as well as MA and doctoralwith the latest research. Throughout its developmentofchildrenintheearly degrees alongside early years teacher training.constantdevelopment,Norlandsvalues years,suchassupportingbehavior,haveremainedthesame,withchildren healthyeating,sleeproutines,and As a former teacher and early-years practitioner,she has worked in a variety of early-years settingsbeing at the center of all decisions. The creating a stimulating learning environ- and schools both in England and Europe. In theNorlandmotto,LoveNeverFaileth,is ment. Students gain additional skills and pasttenyears,shehasworkedatseveralcentral to its values. Norland now offers knowledge through specialist training on universities,includingtheUniversityofGloucestershire, where she helped to develop thean intensive academic degree and skills- ourvalue-addedcurriculum,including top up degree for Norland students. She is thebased diploma program, combining the self-defense,firstaid,securityand recipientoftwoOutstandingTeachingstudentmostup-to-dateresearchand cyber-security,EmotionCoaching,skid awards and has a national profile as an early-yearsexpert.Sheisfrequentlyinvitedtobeaknowledgewithpracticaltrainingand pan driving, baby massage, play therapy, keynote speaker at national conferences such asexperience,ensuringthatitsgraduates drama and more. Placement experience withtheNationalCollegeofTeachingandcontinuetomaintainitsreputationfor isanintegralpartofthetraining, LearningandtheNationalDayNurseriesAssociation.being the best in the world and having enabling students to develop their skillsthe highest of standards. andapplytheirtraininginpractice. SheistheauthorofnumerousacademicStudents spend around half of their time publications, including co-authorship of two keytexts: The Role of Adult in Early Years Settings andBeyondthebrand,whatmakes in a variety of placements: in a hospital, Health and Wellbeing in Early Childhood. She isNorland so magical? school,nursery,specialeducational also the founder of Emotion Coaching UK and anneeds school, forest school, child center, Associate of Early Education. Janet is passionatelycommitted to the promotion of quality researchNorlandschild-focusedapproach andfamilysettings.Wealsoprepare and excellence in early-years provision. Her entireunderpinseverythingthatwedo. them for employment with interview skills career has been dedicated to the advancementNorlandscomprehensiveandaward- training, advice on tax and pensions, andof young childrens potential and wellbeing andthe adults that support them.winning program, which uniquely 6Spring 2020|NannyMag.com'