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
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 Sutton Coldfield
District Leads: Christina Meakin and Sharon Eeles
Early Education Advisors: Louisa Sparke (Lead), Danielle Banner, Natalie Phillips
Early Years Consultants: Carol Knight
Area SENCo's: 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.
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.

