Perry Barr
Largely residential, Perry Barr is situated to the north of Birmingham and is home to around 8,300 early years children.
Perry Barr district covers parts of Aston ward, and the wards of Birchfield, Handsworth, Handsworth Wood, parts of Holyhead, Kingstanding, Lozells, Newtown, Oscott, and Perry Barr.
Perry Barr Facts
Did you know…
Perry Barr was home to the world’s first-ever ODEON (standing for “Oscar Deutsch Entertains Our Nation”) cinema, which opened in 1930.
James Watt, the renowned engineer, lived in the Handsworth Wood ward of Perry Barr.
The poet, Benjamin Zephaniah, was born in the Perry Barr ward of Handsworth.
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 Davies, Goodway Nursery School and Helen Masaun, Perry Beeches Nursery School
Early Years Consultants: Shirley Gayle
Area SENCo: Natalie Cook
DLP Lead: Sally Davies Goodway Nursery School
Email info@birminghamearlyyearsnetworks.org to contact your District Lead or steering group members.
Email perrybarr-DLP@birminghamearlyyearsnetworks.org to contact your DLP team
All about Perry Barr
We’ve created a District Profile for Perry Barr which highlights key statistics, education outcomes, and more.
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Follow Perry Barr’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.
Perry Barr’s Birmingham Forward Steps Children’s Centres are Lime Tree Children’s Centre and Rookery Children’s Centre, led by Spurgeons.
