[ Higher Education (University +) ] Open Question : best way into midwifery?

i am 27 years old and only have my GCSEs which where average grades. i have two children and now would like to go into midwifery, i have applied for an access to nursing course next year. my question os what do i go for after that, do i apply Straight to university or is there a way of working in a hospital from the bottom and working my way up?