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 


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 Selly Oak

Strategic Cluster Leads: David Aldworth and Sam Richards

BEYN Early Education Advisors: Giselle Nelson (Lead), Laura Pemberton, Gemma Sweeney

BCC Early Years Consultant: Charlotte Hutt and Zaida Nembhard

Area SENCO: Lucy McGrath

District Representative on EY Forum: Nicola Pinneger

For district-related enquiries, contact
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Graphic mock-up showing the Selly Oak District Data Profile and City-wide Data Profile

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. 

Download Selly Oak District Profile