Ladywood
The Ladywood district is located to the west of Birmingham and contains the city centre. It has one of the city's largest populations.
Ladywood district covers the wards of Bordesley & Highgate, part of Alum Rock, Bordesley Green, Ladywood, Nechells, Balsall Heath West, Newtown & Soho, and the Jewellery Quarter.
Ladywood is part of the BEYN Central & East Cluster of districts.
Ladywood Facts
Did you know…
The Ladywood District houses the historic Jewellery Quarter.
The city centre is home to the new Grand Central development and the Bull Ring.
Brindley Place, now redeveloped as a major tourist attraction, is a canalside development named after the canal engineer James Brindley.
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
Up to five additional members include:
Maintained Nursery Schools
Special Schools
Childminders / Out of School
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
Who’s Who in Ladywood
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 Consultants: Amie Georgiou, Tabassum Khanum and Rupinder Riat
AREA SENCo: Sue Bristow
District Representative on EY Forum: Sally Davies
For district-related enquiries, contact
us and we will ensure your message reaches the appropriate person.
All about Ladywood
The Ladywood 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.