Selly Oak
The Selly Oak district is located in the south of Birmingham and is a primarily residential area, home to many university students.
Selly Oak district covers the wards of Billesley, Bournbrook & Selly Park, Bournville & Cotteridge, part of Brandwood & Kings Heath, Druids Heath & Monyhull, Highters Heath & Strichley, and part of Weoley & Selly Oak.
Selly Oak is part of the BEYN South Cluster of districts.
Selly Oak Facts
Did you know…
The ‘Oak’ part of the name Selly Oak comes from an oak tree situated on the Bristol Road and Oak Tree Lane junctions.
Bournville, also found in the Selly Oak district, is the location of the famous Cadbury’s Chocolate Factory.
Selly Oak Hospital was built as a workhouse in 1897. Over the years it expanded and developed, but finally closed in 2011 when all services were transferred to the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
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 Selly Oak
District Lead: David Aldworth and Sam Richards
Early Education Advisors: Giselle Nelson (Lead), Laura Pemberton, Gemma Sweeney
Early Years Consultant: Charlotte Hutt and Zaida Nembhard
Area SENCo: Lucy McGrath
District Representative on EY Forum: Nicola Pinneger
For district-related enquiries, contact
us and we will ensure your message reaches the appropriate person.
All about Selly Oak
The Selly Oak 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.