Sutton Coldfield

The Sutton Coldfield district is located in the north of Birmingham. All of its wards are largely residential.

Sutton Coldfield district covers the wards of Four Oaks, Mere Green, Reddicap, Roughley, Trinity, Vesey, Walmley & Minworth, and Wylde Green.

Sutton Coldfield is part of the BEYN North Cluster of districts.

Sutton Coldfield Facts

Did you know…

Sutton Park is a 2,400-acre National Nature Reserve and is one of the largest urban parks in Europe.

In 1528, a charter of Henry VIII gave the town the right to be known as The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield.

Sutton Coldfield is mentioned in the play Henry IV by Shakespeare.

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 Sutton Coldfield

Strategic Cluster Leads: Christina Meakin and Sharon Eeles

BEYN Early Education Advisors: Louisa Sparke (Lead), Danielle Banner, Natalie Phillips

BCC Early Years Consultant: Carol Knight

Area SENCOs: Rachel Hayes and Ruth Harris

District Representative on EY Forum: Emma Powell

For district-related enquiries, contact
us and we will ensure your message reaches the appropriate person.

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Graphic mock-up showing the Sutton Coldfield District Data Profile and City-wide Data Profile
 
 

All about Sutton Coldfield

The Sutton Coldfield 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 Sutton Coldfield District Profile