Nicola Roberts 'goes back to school'

Nicola Roberts will reportedly study at beauty college during Girls Aloud's hiatus.

The 'Call The Shots' singer already has her own cosmetics range Dainty Doll, and is said to be taking on the academic studies in order to help improve the brand.

"Nicola is serious about her beauty range and doesn't want to put her name to anything she's not 100% sure of," an insider told The Mirror.

"She wants to know the ins and outs of everything, which is why she's looking into doing a course."

The source continued: "The range started off as a bit of fun for the TV show Passions of Girls Aloud but now she's focused on making Dainty Doll work. If that means going back to school to learn about the business, then she's prepared to do it."

Meanwhile, fellow bandmembers Cheryl Cole and Nadine Coyle are both recording solo albums during the group's time off, while Sarah Harding is allegedly hoping to further her acting career, having already been lined up to star in the St. Trinian's sequel.