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.

 

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: Nicky Hinchliffe, Adderley Nursery School and Claire Henebury, Garretts Green Nursery School

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

Early Years Consultants: Val Robinson and Rupinder Riat

Area SENCo: Jane Murphy

District Representative on EY Forum: Katie McGillicuddy

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

 
 

All about Yardley

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

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Training and workshops

Upcoming Yardley 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 Yardley’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.

Yardley’s Birmingham Forward Steps Children’s Centre is the Fox Hollies Children’s Centre, led by Barnado’s.