Northfield

Northfield, located in the southwest of Birmingham, has a rich industrial and cultural history.

Northfield district covers the wards of Allens Cross, Bournville and Cotteridge, Frankley Great Park, parts of Kings Norton North, Kings Norton South, Longbridge and West Heath, Northfield, Rubery and Rednal, and parts of Weoley and Selly Oak.

Northfield Facts

Did you know…

The district was famous for the now demolished MG Rover Group car-making factory, currently the site of a new retail and housing development.

The Reverend W.V. Awdry, writer of Thomas the Tank Engine books, was a curate at Kings Norton Church for six years.

In the 19th Century, Northfield was known for its nail-making industry.

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: Lesley Harris, Weoley Castle Nursery School

Early Years Consultant: Zaida Nembhard and Tabassum Khanum

Area SENCo: Cathy Thomas

DLP Lead: Lesley Harris Weoley Castle Nursery School

District representative on EY Forum: Lesley Harris

  • Email info@birminghamearlyyearsnetworks.org to contact your District Lead or steering group members.

  • Email northfield-DLP@birminghamearlyyearsnetworks.org to contact your DLP team

 
 

All about Northfield

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


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Training and workshops

Upcoming Northfield Events & CPD
WORKSHOP: Assessment and Moderation
Mar 27
WORKSHOP: Assessment and Moderation

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

WORKSHOP: Aiming for a Successful Ofsted Inspection 2025
Apr 1
WORKSHOP: Aiming for a Successful Ofsted Inspection 2025

NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025

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
Apr 3
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 1 - Introduction to WellComm

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

Early Talk Boost @ Edgbaston Family Hub
Apr 4
Early Talk Boost @ Edgbaston Family Hub

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

WORKSHOP: Risk Assessments
Apr 4
WORKSHOP: Risk Assessments

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: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)
Apr 8
NEW WORKSHOP: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)

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

WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 2 - What Next?
Apr 8
WORKSHOP: WellComm Part 2 - What Next?

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

Early Talk Boost @ Erdington Family Hub
Apr 10
Early Talk Boost @ Erdington Family Hub

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

Briefing Session: Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP)
Apr 29
Briefing Session: Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP)

A short briefing session for any Birmingham PVI’s that are required to complete the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP).

WORKSHOP: Transition
Apr 29
WORKSHOP: Transition

NEW WORKSHOP DATES for 2025

This free online workshop will explore how to prepare children and their families for a successful transition.

Level: Introductory

Early Talk Boost @ Wyndcliffe Primary School
May 1
Early Talk Boost @ Wyndcliffe Primary School

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: Workforce Development
May 1
NEW WORKSHOP: Workforce Development

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

Early Talk Boost @ Perry Barr Family Hub
May 6
Early Talk Boost @ Perry Barr Family Hub

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

Online Information Briefing Sessions - 2024/25
May 8
Online Information Briefing Sessions - 2024/25

Termly online information briefing sessions - hear key messages and updates from partners, projects, and organisations across Birmingham.

WORKSHOP: Childcare Briefing for Group Care
May 8
WORKSHOP: Childcare Briefing for Group Care

This briefing is for individuals or organisations considering starting a group-based childcare business in Birmingham.

WORKSHOP: Childcare Briefing for Childminders
May 13
WORKSHOP: Childcare Briefing for Childminders

This briefing is for individuals in Birmingham considering starting a childminding business.

Northfield District: Supporting Smooth Transition to Reception
May 21
Northfield District: Supporting Smooth Transition to Reception

An opportunity to discuss transition for every child moving to a Reception class in September 2025.

Location: Jervoise School, B29 5QU

Early Talk Boost @ Wyndcliffe Primary School
May 21
Early Talk Boost @ Wyndcliffe Primary School

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

Early Talk Boost @ Erdington Family Hub
May 22
Early Talk Boost @ Erdington Family Hub

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

Early Talk Boost @ Erdington Family Hub
Jun 6
Early Talk Boost @ Erdington Family Hub

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

DSL Network Sessions - June 2025
Jun 10
DSL Network Sessions - June 2025

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.

Early Talk Boost @ Selly Oak Family Hub
Jun 16
Early Talk Boost @ Selly Oak Family Hub

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

Early Talk Boost @ Perry Barr Family Hub
Jun 20
Early Talk Boost @ Perry Barr Family Hub

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

Northfield District Network Meeting - Summer Term 2024/25
Jun 25
Northfield District Network Meeting - Summer Term 2024/25

Book your place at the 2024/25 Summer Term Northfield District Network Meeting at Victoria School (Special)

 
 

Follow Northfield’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.

Northfield’s Birmingham Forward Steps Children’s Centres are Northfield Children’s Centre at Wychall and Northfield Children’s Centre at Frankley, led by Barnado’s.