Perry Barr

Largely residential, Perry Barr is situated to the north of Birmingham and is home to around 8,300 early years children.

Perry Barr district covers parts of Aston ward, and the wards of Birchfield, Handsworth, Handsworth Wood, parts of Holyhead, Kingstanding, Lozells, Newtown, Oscott, and Perry Barr.

Perry Barr Facts

Did you know…

Perry Barr was home to the world’s first-ever ODEON (standing for “Oscar Deutsch Entertains Our Nation”) cinema, which opened in 1930.

James Watt, the renowned engineer, lived in the Handsworth Wood ward of Perry Barr.

The poet, Benjamin Zephaniah, was born in the Perry Barr ward of Handsworth.

 

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: Helen Masaun and Ali Champness, Perry Beeches Nursery School

Early Years Consultants: Donna Marie Cooper and Ellee Gunnell

Area SENCo: Natalie Cook

DLP Lead: Sally Davies Goodway Nursery School

District representative on EY Forum: Danielle Connolly

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

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

 
 

All about Perry Barr

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

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Training and workshops

Upcoming Perry Barr 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.

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

Perry Barr District: Supporting Smooth Transition to Reception
Jun 3
Perry Barr District: Supporting Smooth Transition to Reception

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

Location: The Pavilion, B6 7AA

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

 
 

Follow Perry Barr’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.

Perry Barr’s Birmingham Forward Steps Children’s Centres are Lime Tree Children’s Centre and Rookery Children’s Centre, led by Spurgeons.