Hodge Hill & Solihull North
Hodge Hill & Solihull North district is located in the east of Birmingham, and is home to the highest number of Early Years children across the city.
Hodge Hill district covers the wards of Bromford, Garretts Green, Hodge Hill & Solihull North, Glebe Farm & Tile Cross, Heartlands, Shard End, and Ward End.
Hodge Hill & Solihull North is part of the BEYN Central & East Cluster of districts.
Hodge Hill & Solihull North Facts
Did you know…
Many of the roads in the Bordesley Green area of Hodge Hill were built not long after the Boer War, and were named to commemorate soldiers from Birmingham who died.
Hodge Hill is home to Birmingham City Football Club, established in 1875.
The Birmingham Roller is a domestic pigeon that originated in the Hodge Hill District of Birmingham, in the 1920s, through selective breeding. They can do rapid backward somersaults while flying.
About
How it works
Each district has a Steering Group made up of representatives from across the Early Years sector and childcare provision in the district.
They seek to improve outcomes for children through termly district activity based on analysis of district data, sharing professional knowledge, working in partnership with other projects and districts.
Who’s who
District Leads: Nicky Hinchliffe, Adderley Nursery School and Claire Henebury, Garretts Green Nursery School
Early Education Advisors: Olivia Eames (Lead), Zara Akhtar, Liz Price
Early Years Consultant: Theresa Perry
AREA SENCo: Theresa Byrne
District Representative on EY Forum: Sharon Lewis
Email info@birminghamearlyyearsnetworks.org to contact your District Leads, Early Education Advisors or other Steering Group members
All about Hodge Hill & Solihull North
We’ve created a District Profile for Hodge Hill & Solihull North which highlights key statistics, education outcomes, and more.
Download for free now, and sign up to our mailing list to be kept up to date.
Training and workshops
To support early years providers in building on their current practice and preparing for their next inspection, Ofsted is providing two (repeated) information sessions for Birmingham providers.
Choice of time: 9:45 AM or 5:30 PM
This session will demonstrate how to use the WellComm data spreadsheet and how to return your WellComm screening results.
Alternative afternoon session available on Mon 2 March.
This session will demonstrate how to use the WellComm data spreadsheet and how to return your WellComm screening results.
Alternative morning session available on Fri 27 Feb.
Exclusively for Birmingham Early Years Practitioners - Understand how loose parts support early learning, and how to curate them to maximise children’s creativity and communication.
Limited places - first come, first served
Birmingham's Early Years and Childcare Service will guide you through the areas of assessment within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework
Level: Introductory
This session will demonstrate how to use the WellComm data spreadsheet to collate screening data and prepare for sharing your WellComm screens on the EEE portal
Alternative evening session available on Mon 16 March.
This session will demonstrate how to use the WellComm data spreadsheet to collate screening data and prepare for sharing your WellComm screens on the EEE portal
Alternative morning session available on Wed 11 March.
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
This free online workshop will support you on your journey towards success at your next Ofsted inspection.
Level: Intermediate
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Level: Introductory
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
This free online workshop will explore how to prepare children and their families for a successful transition.
Level: Introductory
Join our online session for early years professionals: connect with key partners, explore the latest resources, sector support, and offers.
This in-person workshop will support Early Years and Childcare professionals in embedding equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across their practice.
Level: Introductory
A briefing session to support early years practitioners in setting clear and effective SMART targets for Birmingham’s Children in Care.
Afternoon Session: 3:00-4:00 PM
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Level: Introductory
Thinking of becoming a childminder? This briefing is intended for individuals in Birmingham who are considering starting a childminding business.
Level: Introductory
Thinking of starting a childcare business? If you are considering opening a group-based childcare business in Birmingham (such as a Day Nursery or Preschool), this workshop is for you!
Level: Introductory
A briefing session to support early years practitioners in setting clear and effective SMART targets for Birmingham’s Children in Care.
Lunchtime Session: 12:00-1:00 PM
A briefing session to support early years practitioners in setting clear and effective SMART targets for Birmingham’s Children in Care.
Evening Session: 6:00-7:00 PM
A briefing session to support early years practitioners in setting clear and effective SMART targets for Birmingham’s Children in Care.
Morning Session: 10:00-11:00 AM
Exclusively for Birmingham Early Years Practitioners - Join us to explore the Ramp Play booklet and deepen your understanding of the maths hidden in everyday play.
Limited places - first come, first served
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
This free online workshop will explore how to prepare children and their families for a successful transition.
Level: Introductory
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
This free online workshop will support you on your journey towards success at your next Ofsted inspection.
Level: Intermediate
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Level: Introductory
Birmingham's Early Years and Childcare Service will guide you through the areas of assessment within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework
Level: Introductory
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Level: Introductory
Thinking of becoming a childminder? This briefing is intended for individuals in Birmingham who are considering starting a childminding business.
Level: Introductory
Thinking of starting a childcare business? If you are considering opening a group-based childcare business in Birmingham (such as a Day Nursery or Preschool), this workshop is for you!
Level: Introductory
This in-person workshop will support Early Years and Childcare professionals in embedding equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across their practice.
Level: Introductory
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Level: Introductory
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26
This free online workshop will support you on your journey towards success at your next Ofsted inspection.
Level: Intermediate
Follow Hodge Hill & Solihull North’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.
Hodge Hill’s Birmingham Forward Steps Children’s Centre are Dyson Gardens Children’s Centre, Anthony Road Children’s Centre, Kitts Green & Shard End Children’s Centre at Tame Valley, Kitts Green & Shard End Children’s Centre.

