During my sixth year studies I have learned a number of essential skills. Studying Play, Child Learning and Development, BTEC Biology and Health and Social Care demonstrates my aptitude for organisation, time keeping and self-motivation of workload, as these subjects require a lot of hard work and dedication, which These are useful skills when becoming a midwife. The Health and Social Care course includes participation in a work internship; I completed my work experience at Bedford Hospital, in the maternity ward, where I observed midwives in action. I experienced midwives who allow both mother and baby to receive the best and most sufficient care possible, which intrigued me. Importantly, from my experience of staying in sixth grade for an extra year, I have learned that perseverance is