how to do it

hi
i am new here, i am 34 i have 5 kids and would love another dh is not so keen lol, i have always wanted to be a midwife for as long as i can remember, starting having the kids young made it difficcult for me to do what i wanted, and most of you prob know the story, anyhow, i was silly and messed around at school i have no qualifications, as my youngest is 11 months i need to be able to do most of it at home, so what do i ,or can do at home for me then to progress on to being able to do the midwifery any help would be fantastic

Hi, welcome to the site. Entry requirements vary between universities, but I think most in England want GCSE maths and English, and an access course. Contact your local uni and find out what they will take, you can ask them what is the best way to proceed.
I would've thought you should start with English & Maths GCSE if you haven't got them, not sure if they can be home study though. Perhaps someone else will know.
Once you have them, then do an access course - but make sure you pick one that the uni will accept.

Have a look round this site, there are ideas for strengthening your application.

Good luck x

I'm 30 and completed an access to midwifery course at college. I was in 2 and half days a week and have now started my degree. I managed to get college to fund 90% of my nursery fee's and got to choose the nursery I wanted!! I still had loads of time with my little one and managed the course. I think there is some home study courses but i couldn't tell you anything about them (I'm sure one of the girls will be along to tell you).

Speak to your local colleges and see what they offer.

Hope this is some help x

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STUDENT MIDWIFE (HUDDERSFIELD 2008)

Oh, and for maths I did OCR Adult level 2 Numeracy (check your uni's will accept this) and it was a 10 week programme rather than having to do a full year GCSE. They also do Literacy this way too. It's a GCSE equivelent x

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STUDENT MIDWIFE (HUDDERSFIELD 2008)

Oooh, it's all foreign to me now!

Told you someone else would be able to help

Hiya Hun ;0) How fantastic that you want to join our merry band of campers. I'm having to do the access course cos my qualifications not up to scratch and I'm very, very old!!! There are some on here who are doing distance learning qualification and that would let you study at home and fit it round your little ones. Check out the threads on here and there will be a wealth of info that can help you make the right choice for you. Wishing you lots of luck hun and looking forward to reading about your progress. Big hugs xxxxxxxx

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Goddessmomma xxx

Submitted my UCAS form for tutor to do reference and now waiting...

Hi hun like you I am just starting out, am currently doing an open university course which was fully funded. K101 which is an introduction to health and social care. I am also about to enrol on http://www.distancelearningcentre.com/a2midwifery.htm which is an access to midwifery course done through study at home. This does cost £40 a month though. Like the other ladies said contact your nearest uni that offers the midwifery degree and see what they will accept. Good luck hun xx

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Mummy to Jordan 14, Angel 3, Elliott 2, and too many sleeping s xxxxxx

THANX FOR YOUR REPLIES GIRLS i will endeavour to sort my lazy bum out and get on with this dream 40 is approaching fast lol i still feel 18
i will look about and see what i can get my local college i would presume is york or leeds would prefer york tho lol
cheers again
x

Good luck! Where abouts do you live? (PM me info if you want). Different places require different entry. You'd need to check with each uni you plan on applying to. Then gain the qualifications to suit the HIGHEST requiring uni! Its hard work just working out what you need, let alone going and getting it! Its well worth it in the end though!

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