Hodge Hill & Solihull North

Hodge Hill & Solihull North district is located in the east of Birmingham, and is and has a younger age profile compared to the city as a whole.

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.

Who’s Who in Hodge Hill & Solihull North

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 

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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 


District Steering Groups are also supported by city representatives: 

  • Area SENCO Team 

  • Speech & Language Therapists 

  • Occupational Therapists 

  • BCC Early Years & Childcare team 

  • HEART Midlands EYSPH  


Up to five additional members include: 

  • Maintained Nursery Schools 

  • Special Schools 

  • Childminders / Out of School 

 
 

All about Hodge Hill & Solihull North

The Hodge Hill & Solihull North 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 Hodge Hill & Solihull North District Profile
 

Hodge Hill & Solihull North Facts

Did you know…

Glebe Farm Library, made of special pre-made concrete, was the first library built in Birmingham after World War 2. It took a year to build and opened in 1952.

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.