Norland, the Bath-based specialist provider of childcare training, has launched a partnership with a new childcare booking platform and is offering exclusive access to local families.
Students at Norland | Photo © Norland
Founded by Norland graduate Ella Trigwell, Marvellous Babysitting helps parents book Norland students and graduates, known as Norland Nannies or Norlanders, for short term, flexible childcare and babysitting jobs via a mobile app.
Established in 1892 by Emily Ward, Norland has been providing childcare training for almost 130 years, giving students the opportunity to become amongst the world’s most sought-after childcare professionals.
Norland students undergo four years of training to earn two distinct qualifications: a BA (Hons) degree in Early Years Development and Learning and the prestigious Norland diploma.
Fully qualified Norlanders have completed their Norland training and have experience in a range of early years settings and with families.
All Norland students and graduates available through the app have an up to date 12-hour Paediatric First Aid certificate and Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.
Dr Janet Rose, Principal of Norland, said: “We are delighted to partner with Marvellous Babysitting to offer flexible and reliable short-term childcare to families from trusted Norland students and graduates via a safe and secure booking platform.
“Fully qualified Norlanders are highly sought after –we currently have seven permanent jobs for every Norlander seeking one through the Norland Agency – which means many families miss out.
“Through Marvellous, more families will now be able to easily book short-term childcare from our students and graduates, making Norland’s expertise more accessible for all.”
Marvellous Babysitting founder and Norlander, Ella Trigwell, said “Our new partnership with Norland will help us enable more families to access Norland Nannies for short-term flexible childcare.
“As a Norlander, I experienced first-hand the importance of Norland’s rigorous training when looking after children and the reassurance that it provides to parents.
“I believe that every child deserves outstanding care, even if it’s just for an occasional evening or a single day.
“Marvellous, in partnership with Norland, now provides a way for busy families to quickly and easily access the trusted, quality childcare they need.’’
The Marvellous Babysitting app is now available for families based in and around the Bath area.
If you are interested in signing up, email your name, postcode and a contact number to Ella at [email protected] to receive a unique sign-up code.
You can download the app from the Apple Appstore and Google Play Store.
