The Midwifery Apprenticeship at Keele University allows participants to explore the fundamentals of midwifery and develop their understanding of the entire maternity journey for mothers and infants. The programme will provide apprentices with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to gain vital clinical skills to support and deliver high-quality, safe care for childbearing women, newborn infants, and families through pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and the early weeks of life. It will also build their confidence to anticipate, prevent and respond to additional needs and complications that can arise during pregnancy, while respecting women’s individual circumstances and advocating for their wishes where appropriate. Additionally, the programme emphasises the importance of communication and building professional relationships, enabling midwives to support mothers in confidently using their voice and providing nurturing care to their infants.