Erdington

Located to the north of Birmingham’s city centre, Erdington is characterised by many outer city housing estates, with an area history that is well worth a read.

Erdington district covers the wards of Castle Vale, Erdington, Graveley Hill, Kingstanding, Perry Common, Pype Hayes, and Stockland Green.

Erdington Facts

Did you know…

The famous Spaghetti Junction (opened in 1972) can be found in Erdington. It gained its name thanks to the complexity of its roads.

Until 1971, Erdington was home to the well-known rock venue Mothers, which hosted artists such as The Who, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin. Local bands included The Moody Blues.

Fort Dunlop, home of Dunlop Rubber, was situated in Erdington. The building has now been redeveloped with the nearby Fort Shopping Park named after it.

 

How it works

Each district is run by a steering group, that meets at least three times a year. The steering groups are made up of representatives from across the Early Years community and childcare provision in the district. More information about how they are run can be found here.

 

Who’s who

District Lead: Sally Leese, Castle Vale Nursery School and Sharon Eeeles, Featherstone and Osborne Nursery Schools

Early Years Consultant: Nasreen Ghalib

Area SENCO: Debbie Pullinger

DLP Lead: Sally Lease, Castle Vale Nursery School

  • Email info@birminghamearlyyearsnetworks.org to contact your District Lead or steering group members.

  • Email erdington-DLP@birminghamearlyyears networks.org to contact your DLP team

 
 

All about Erdington

We’ve created a District Profile for Erdington which highlights key statistics, education outcomes, and more.


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Training and workshops

Upcoming Erdington Events & CPD
WORKSHOP: Assessment and Moderation
Apr 18
WORKSHOP: Assessment and Moderation

This free workshop will touch on all assessments in the EYFS; two-year-old progress check, baseline, EYFSP, as well as continuous assessments to support ongoing planning and assessments.

Level: Introductory

WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm
Apr 23
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm

WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.

Level: Introductory

NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2023/24

WM VRP: Working with Trauma in the Early Years
Apr 25
WM VRP: Working with Trauma in the Early Years

This FREE online training from the West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership (WM VRP) aims to support practitioners in understanding signs of trauma and how it may present in the early years.

Level: Introductory

Multiple dates throughout the year

WORKSHOP: Transition
Apr 25
WORKSHOP: Transition

This free online workshop will explore how to prepare children and their families for a successful transition.

Level: Introductory

NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2023/24

[IN-PERSON] Erdington & Sutton Coldfield District Network Meetings - 2023/24
Apr 30
[IN-PERSON] Erdington & Sutton Coldfield District Network Meetings - 2023/24

Book your place at this year's IN-PERSON Network Meetings for Erdington and Sutton Coldfield districts - Spring and Summer term only

[ONLINE] Erdington & Sutton Coldfield District Network Meetings - 2023/24
Apr 30
[ONLINE] Erdington & Sutton Coldfield District Network Meetings - 2023/24

Book your place at this year's ONLINE Network Meetings for Erdington and Sutton Coldfield districts - one meeting per term

WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 2 - What Next?
May 2
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 2 - What Next?

WellComm Part 2: Tips and good practice for WellComm screening and embedding WellComm into your everyday practice.

This workshop should be taken AFTER you have attended ‘WellComm Part 1: Introduction to Wellcomm’.

Level: Introductory

NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2023/24

WORKSHOP: Aiming for a Successful Ofsted Inspection
May 7
WORKSHOP: Aiming for a Successful Ofsted Inspection

This free online workshop will support you on your journey towards success at your next Ofsted inspection.

Level: Intermediate

NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2023/24

Managers Let’s Talk: May 2024
May 13
Managers Let’s Talk: May 2024

A new online networking session for Nursery Managers/Early Years Leaders: Managers Let’s Talk!

The topic for this meeting is: Successful transitions

Birmingham Childminder Network
May 21
Birmingham Childminder Network

A regular online networking event for Childminders across Birmingham to meet up, offer peer support and share ideas and information.

The topic for this meeting is: TBC

Managers Let’s Talk: June 2024
Jun 24
Managers Let’s Talk: June 2024

A new online networking session for Nursery Managers/Early Years Leaders: Managers Let’s Talk!

The topic for this meeting is: Preparing for Ofsted

Birmingham Childminder Network Meeting
Jul 10
Birmingham Childminder Network Meeting

A regular online networking event for Childminders across Birmingham to meet up, offer peer support and share ideas and information.

The topic for this meeting is: Annual review

 
 

Follow Erdington’s Birmingham Forward Steps Children’s Centres

To learn more about health and wellbeing services for children aged 0-5 in your district, connect with the Birmingham Forward Steps Children’s Centre via their Facebook page.

Erdington’s Birmingham Forward Steps Children’s Centres are run by Spurgeon’s Children’s Charity, and are Featherstone Children's Centre, Castle Vale Children's Centre, and Lakeside Children's Centre.