
Hodge Hill
Hodge Hill district is located in the east of Birmingham, and is home to the highest number of Early Years children across the city.
Hodge Hill district covers the wards of Alum Rock, parts of Bordesley and Highgate, Bordesley Green, Bromford and Hodge Hill, parts of Glebe Farm and Tile Cross, Heartlands, Shard End, parts of Small Heath, and Ward End.
Hodge Hill Facts
Did you know…
Many of the roads in the Bordesley Green area of Hodge Hill were built not long after the Boer War, and were named to commemorate soldiers from Birmingham who died.
Hodge Hill is home to Birmingham City Football Club, established in 1875.
The Birmingham Roller is a domestic pigeon that originated in the Hodge Hill District of Birmingham, in the 1920s, through selective breeding. They can do rapid backward somersaults while flying.
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: Sharon Lewis, Highfield Nursery School
Early Years Consultant: Theresa Perry
AREA SENCo: Theresa Byrne
DLP Lead: Nicky Hinchliff, Adderley Nursery School
District representative on EY Forum: Sharon Lewis
Email info@birminghamearlyyearsnetworks.org to contact your District Lead or steering group members.
Email hodgehill-DLP@birminghamearlyyearsnetworks.org to contact your DLP team

All about Hodge Hill
We’ve created a District Profile for Hodge Hill which highlights key statistics, education outcomes, and more.
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Training and workshops
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025
This free workshop will touch on all assessments in the EYFS; two-year-old progress check, baseline, EYFSP, as well as continuous assessments to support ongoing planning and assessments.
Level: Introductory
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025
This free online workshop will support you on your journey towards success at your next Ofsted inspection.
Level: Intermediate
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025
WellComm Part 1: This free online workshop will enable practitioners to use the WellComm Toolkit within their setting.
Level: Introductory
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Edgbaston Family Hub; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 20
Level: Intermediate
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025
This free workshop will give you a deeper understanding of the importance and legal requirements of risk assessments.
Level: Introductory
NEW WORKSHOP for 2025
This online workshop aims to empower early years colleagues to challenge inequality and/or inappropriate behaviour in the workplace.
Level: Intermediate
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025
WellComm Part 2: Tips and good practice for WellComm screening and embedding WellComm into your everyday practice.
This workshop should be taken AFTER you have attended ‘WellComm Part 1: Introduction to Wellcomm’.
Level: Introductory
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Erdington Family Hub; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 30
Level: Intermediate
A short briefing session for any Birmingham PVI’s that are required to complete the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP).
NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025
This free online workshop will explore how to prepare children and their families for a successful transition.
Level: Introductory
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Wyndcliffe Primary School; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 20
Level: Intermediate
NEW WORKSHOP for 2025
This online workshop will cover training and professional development, early years workforce recruitment and retention, and supervision and support.
Level: Intermediate
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Perry Barr Family Hub; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 20
Level: Intermediate
Termly online information briefing sessions - hear key messages and updates from partners, projects, and organisations across Birmingham.
This briefing is for individuals or organisations considering starting a group-based childcare business in Birmingham.
This briefing is for individuals in Birmingham considering starting a childminding business.
An opportunity to discuss transition for every child moving to a Reception class in September 2025.
Location: Leigh Trust, B8 3HG
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Wyndcliffe Primary School; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 20
Level: Intermediate
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Erdington Family Hub; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 30
Level: Intermediate
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Erdington Family Hub; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 30
Level: Intermediate
SAVE THE DATE: June 2025 DSL Network Session(s) for setting managers and Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs).
Choice of date/time - please only attend ONE session.
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Selly Oak Family Hub; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 20
Level: Intermediate
Face-to-face Early Talk Boost training at Perry Barr Family Hub; each setting will receive two boxes of Early Talk Boost resources.
Places: 20
Level: Intermediate
Book your place at the 2024/25 Summer Term Hodge Hill District Network Meeting at Washwood Heath Nursery School
Follow Hodge Hill’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.
Hodge Hill’s Birmingham Forward Steps Children’s Centre are Dyson Gardens Children’s Centre, Anthony Road Children’s Centre, Kitts Green & Shard End Children’s Centre at Tame Valley, Kitts Green & Shard End Children’s Centre.

