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 


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 Ladywood

Strategic Cluster Leads: Nicky Hinchliffe and Claire Henebury

BEYN Early Education Advisors: Olivia Eames (Lead), Zara Akhtar, Liz Price

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

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. 

Download the Ladywood District Profile