Sutton Coldfield

The Sutton Coldfield district is located in the north of Birmingham. All of its wards are largely residential, with around 5,300 children aged four or under.

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.

 

About

How it works

Each district has a Steering Group made up of representatives from across the Early Years sector and childcare provision in the district.

They seek to improve outcomes for children through termly district activity based on analysis of district data, sharing professional knowledge, working in partnership with other projects and districts.

 

Who’s who

District Lead: Christina Meakin, Castle Vale Nursery School and Sharon Eeles, Osborne and Featherstone Nursery Schools

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

  • Email info@birminghamearlyyearsnetworks.org to contact your District Leads, Early Education Advisors or other Steering Group members

 
 

All about Sutton Coldfield

We’ve created a District Profile for Sutton Coldfield which highlights key statistics, education outcomes, and more.

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Training and workshops

Upcoming Sutton Coldfield Events & CPD
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [Jun]
Jun 16
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [Jun]

NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26

WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.

Level: Introductory

CHILDCARE BRIEFING: Considering a Career as a Childminder? (Afternoon Session)
Jun 18
CHILDCARE BRIEFING: Considering a Career as a Childminder? (Afternoon Session)

Thinking of becoming a childminder? This briefing is intended for individuals in Birmingham who are considering starting a childminding business.

Level: Introductory

CHILDCARE BRIEFING: Considering Starting a Childcare Business? (Afternoon Session)
Jun 19
CHILDCARE BRIEFING: Considering Starting a Childcare Business? (Afternoon Session)

Thinking of starting a childcare business? If you are considering opening a group-based childcare business in Birmingham (such as a Day Nursery or Preschool), this workshop is for you!

Level: Introductory

Building Effective Transitions with Laura Henry-Allain
Jun 22
Building Effective Transitions with Laura Henry-Allain

Exclusively for Birmingham Early Years Practitioners - Laura Henry-Allain will share her top tips on the importance of supporting children as they transition through their Early Years stages.

Limited places - first come, first served

DSL Summer Meeting (Morning Session)
Jun 23
DSL Summer Meeting (Morning Session)

Summer DSL Network Session for setting DSLs (Designated Safeguarding Leads), managers, and owners.

Morning Session: 9:15-10:15 AM

DSL Summer Meeting (Afternoon Session)
Jun 24
DSL Summer Meeting (Afternoon Session)

Summer DSL Network Session for setting DSLs (Designated Safeguarding Leads), managers, and owners.

Afternoon Session: 2:30-3:30 PM

WellComm Data Session for Schools & Maintained Nursery Schools
Jun 24
WellComm Data Session for Schools & Maintained Nursery Schools

This session will demonstrate how to use the WellComm data spreadsheet to collate your screening data and prepare for sharing your  WellComm data with the Local Authority.

Alternative morning session available on Fri 26 June.

DSL Summer Meeting (Lunchtime Session)
Jun 25
DSL Summer Meeting (Lunchtime Session)

Summer DSL Network Session for setting DSLs (Designated Safeguarding Leads), managers, and owners.

Lunchtime Session: 12:00-1:00 PM

DSL Summer Meeting (Evening Session)
Jun 25
DSL Summer Meeting (Evening Session)

Summer DSL Network Session for setting DSLs (Designated Safeguarding Leads), managers, and owners.

Evening Session: 6:00-7:00 PM

WellComm Data Session for Schools & Maintained Nursery Schools
Jun 26
WellComm Data Session for Schools & Maintained Nursery Schools

This session will demonstrate how to use the WellComm data spreadsheet to collate your screening data and prepare for sharing your  WellComm data with the Local Authority.

Alternative afternoon session available on Wed 24 June.

WellComm Data Session for PVI Settings
Jul 3
WellComm Data Session for PVI Settings

This session will demonstrate how to use the WellComm data spreadsheet to collate your screening data and prepare for sharing your  WellComm data with the Local Authority.

Alternative evening session available on Mon 6 July.

BRIEFING: Driving Progress in Early Years Through Powerful Targets 
Jul 6
BRIEFING: Driving Progress in Early Years Through Powerful Targets 

A briefing session to support early years practitioners in setting clear and effective SMART targets for Birmingham’s Children in Care. 

Morning Session: 10:00-11:00 AM

WellComm Data Session for PVI Settings
Jul 6
WellComm Data Session for PVI Settings

This session will demonstrate how to use the WellComm data spreadsheet to collate your screening data and prepare for sharing your  WellComm data with the Local Authority.

Alternative morning session available on Fri 3 July.

BRIEFING: Driving Progress in Early Years Through Powerful Targets
Jul 7
BRIEFING: Driving Progress in Early Years Through Powerful Targets

A briefing session to support early years practitioners in setting clear and effective SMART targets for Birmingham’s Children in Care. 

Lunchtime Session: 12:00-1:00 PM

WORKSHOP: Diverse Beginnings - Enhancing Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Childcare Settings
Jul 8
WORKSHOP: Diverse Beginnings - Enhancing Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Childcare Settings

This in-person workshop will support Early Years and Childcare professionals in embedding equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across their practice.

Level: Introductory

BRIEFING: Driving Progress in Early Years Through Powerful Targets
Jul 8
BRIEFING: Driving Progress in Early Years Through Powerful Targets

A briefing session to support early years practitioners in setting clear and effective SMART targets for Birmingham’s Children in Care. 

Evening Session: 6:00-7:00 PM

BRIEFING: Driving Progress in Early Years Through Powerful Targets
Jul 9
BRIEFING: Driving Progress in Early Years Through Powerful Targets

A briefing session to support early years practitioners in setting clear and effective SMART targets for Birmingham’s Children in Care. 

Afternoon Session: 3:00-4:00 PM

WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [Jul]
Jul 10
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [Jul]

NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26

WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.

Level: Introductory

WORKSHOP: Aiming for a Successful Ofsted Inspection 2025/26 (Afternoon Session)
Jul 28
WORKSHOP: Aiming for a Successful Ofsted Inspection 2025/26 (Afternoon Session)

NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26

This free online workshop will support you on your journey towards success at your next Ofsted inspection.

Level: Intermediate

WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [5 Aug]
Aug 5
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [5 Aug]

NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26

WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.

Level: Introductory

CHILDCARE BRIEFING: Considering a Career as a Childminder? (Evening Session)
Aug 10
CHILDCARE BRIEFING: Considering a Career as a Childminder? (Evening Session)

Thinking of becoming a childminder? This briefing is intended for individuals in Birmingham who are considering starting a childminding business.

Level: Introductory

CHILDCARE BRIEFING: Considering Starting a Childcare Business? (Evening Session)
Aug 11
CHILDCARE BRIEFING: Considering Starting a Childcare Business? (Evening Session)

Thinking of starting a childcare business? If you are considering opening a group-based childcare business in Birmingham (such as a Day Nursery or Preschool), this workshop is for you!

Level: Introductory

WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [20 Aug]
Aug 20
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm [20 Aug]

NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025/26

WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.

Level: Introductory

 
 

Follow Sutton Cold’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.

Sutton Coldfield’s Birmingham Forward Steps Children’s Centre is the Holland House Children’s Centre, led by Spurgeons.