Updated: Statement on Canterbury Christ Church University’s midwifery programme
Published on 02 March 2023
We’ve written to the University about concerns we have with its midwifery programme.
18.04.23 Update:
We’ve received Canterbury Christ Church University’s response to our initial decision. We've considered this carefully and there are some points we're asking the university to clarify. We've given the university extra time to provide these clarifications, meaning we’ll now share a final decision as soon as possible in May. We know this extends the period of uncertainty for students and we’re sorry about that, however it’s important we understand the full detail of the university’s response.
Dr Alexander Rhys, Assistant Director of Professional Practice at the NMC, said:
“We’ve written to Canterbury Christ Church University about concerns we have with its midwifery programme. We’ve given the university until the end of March to reassure us about the safety and quality of its course.
“We’ll then make a final decision about whether the course can continue or will have to close. We’ll make this decision in the best interests of women, babies and families.
“We’re sorry for the uncertainty this will create for students, as we know it will be distressing for them. However, our core role and primary concern is to protect the public and uphold high professional standards. We haven’t made a final decision, and we’re working closely with the university and Health Education England (HEE) on plans to support students to continue their education, whatever the final outcome.”
Other recent news…
Over half of professionals satisfied in their work, new NMC data show
Published on 04 February 2026
The widest survey of nurses, midwives and nursing associates by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) reveals that over half of respondents (58%) are satisfie
Students and new registrants shaping future Code and revalidation process
Published on 22 January 2026
Students and new registrants are influencing the development of the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) future Code and revalidation process, as the regulator
NMC maintains best fitness to practise performance for five years
Published on 19 January 2026
New data show that the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) key timeliness metric for Fitness to Practise (FtP) casework continues to improve and is at its fas
