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.
How it works
Each district is run by a steering group, that meets at least three times a year. The steering groups are made up of representatives from across the Early Years community and childcare provision in the district. More information about how they are run can be found here.
Who’s who
District Lead: Lesley Harris, Weoley Castle Nursery School
Early Years Consultant: Zaida Nembhard
Area SENCo: Cathy Thomas
DLP Lead: Lesley Harris Weoley Castle Nursery School
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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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.
