Nursery World - Interview

The first male student in Norland College's 120-year history to study for the BA (Hons) Early Years Education.

What made you want to become a nanny?

I didn't plan to work in childcare. I wanted to join the police force originally, but it was working with children in Uganda that inspired me.

I worked with two charities in Uganda. At the first charity I taught maths and English to children with cerebral palsy in an orphanage in Katalemwa. I mainly worked with the younger children, helping them to develop their fine motor skills.

For the second charity, Soft Power Education, I helped to build a school.

Why did you choose to study at Norland College?

Living in Bath I was aware of Norland and its reputation as the best place to train if you wanted to work with children. I knew I wanted to study for a degree in early years and I am looking to train to become a primary school teacher in the future. By doing the degree at Norland I will also receive the Norland Diploma which means I will have the practical skills and experience to be able to work in an early years setting or as a nanny, extending my career options even further.

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