Edgbaston

Located in the south west of Birmingham, in recent years Edgbaston district has seen significant development and is home to over 6,000 early years children.


Edgbaston district covers the wards of Bartley Green, Edgbaston, Harborne, Quinton and North Edgbaston.

Edgbaston is part of the BEYN South Cluster of districts.

Edgbaston Facts

Did you know…

Edgbaston is home to Edgbaston Cricket Ground, a test match venue.

The first game of lawn tennis was played in Edgbaston, in the garden of a house known as "Fairlawn".

Former British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain was born in Edgbaston in 1869.

How it works

Each district has a dedicated Steering Group made up of representatives (maximum of 10) from across the early years sector, who meet twice a year. 


The District Steering Group has a core membership of five people who attend every meeting, comprising: 

  • One of the BEYN Strategic Cluster Leads/Early Education Advisors 

  • One of the named District Early Years Consultants 

  • At least one representative from
    the PVI sector 

  • At least one representative from
    a Primary School 

  • At least one representative from
    the District Family Hub 


With up to five additional members, representing: 

  • Childminders

  • Maintained Nursery Schools

  • Out-of-School provision

  • Special Schools


District Steering Groups are also supported by city-wide representatives from: 

  • Area SENCO Team

  • BCC Early Years & Childcare Service

  • Further and Higher Education

  • HEART Midlands Early Years Stronger Practice Hub

  • Occupational Therapists

  • Speech & Language Therapists

  • Startwell

Who’s Who in Edgbaston

Strategic Cluster Leads: David Aldworth and Sam Richards 

BEYN Early Education Advisors: Giselle Nelson (Lead), Laura Pemberton, and Gemma Sweeney 

BCC Early Years Consultant: Ciaran Ruane 

Area SENCO: Jess Beeching 

District Representative on EY Forum: David Aldworth 

For district-related enquiries, contact
us and we will ensure your message reaches the appropriate person.

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Graphic mock-up showing the Edgbaston District Data Profile and City-wide Data Profile

Edgbaston District Data 

The Edgbaston District Data Profile provides insight into local trends. You can download and use the profile to help you plan thoughtfully and strengthen outcomes for children. 

We also use this data to guide our planning so we can focus on what will make the biggest difference. 

Download Edgbaston Data Profile