Yardley

Formerly part of Worcestershire, Yardley is a largely residential district located in the southeast of Birmingham.

Yardley district covers the wards of Acocks Green, Sheldon, Small Heath, South Yardley, Tyseley & Hay Mills, Yardley East, Yardley West, and Stechford.

Yardley is part of the BEYN Central & East Cluster of districts.

Yardley Facts

Did you know…

Yardley was part of Worcestershire until 1911–Acocks Green police station is decorated with a ‘three pear’ motif from the Worcestershire Coat of Arms.

Part of Yardley ward was granted conservation area status in 1969, making it Birmingham's first conservation area.

Yardley is home to Blakesley Hall, a Tudor building built in 1590. It is a Grade II listed building and now houses a museum.

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 Yardley

Strategic Cluster Leads: Nicky Hinchliffe and Claire Henebury

BEYN Early Education Advisors: Olivia Eames (Lead), Zara Akhtar, Liz Price

BCC Early Years Consultant: Val Robinson

Area SENCO: Jane Murphy

District Representative on EY Forum: Katie McGillicuddy

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 Yardley District Data Profile and City-wide Data Profile
 
 

All about Yardley

The Yardley 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 Yardley District Profile