
Sutton Coldfield
The Sutton Coldfield district is located in the north of Birmingham. All of its wards are largely residential, with around 5,300 children aged four or under.
Sutton Coldfield district covers the wards of Four Oaks, Mere Green, Reddicap, Roughley, Trinity, Vesey, Walmley and Minworth, and Wylde Green.
Sutton Coldfield Facts
Did you know…
Sutton Park is a 2,400-acre National Nature Reserve and is one of the largest urban parks in Europe.
In 1528, a charter of Henry VIII gave the town the right to be known as The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield.
Sutton Coldfield is mentioned in the play Henry IV by Shakespeare.
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: Christina Meakin, Castle Vale Nursery Schooland Sharon Eeles, Osborne and Featherstone Nursery Schools
Early Years Consultants: Carol Knight
Area SENCo's: Rachel Hayes and Ruth Harris
DLP Lead: Sharon Eeles Osborne Nursery School
District representative on EY Forum: Emma Powell
Email info@birminghamearlyyearsnetworks.org to contact your District Lead or steering group members.
Email suttoncoldfield-DLP@birminghamearlyyearsnetworks.org to contact your DLP team.

All about Sutton Coldfield
We’ve created a District Profile for Sutton Coldfield 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.
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
An opportunity to discuss transition for every child moving to a Reception class in September 2025.
Location: Trinity Centre, B72 1TF
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 Spring Term Sutton Coldfield District Network Meeting at Emmanuel Church Hall
Follow Sutton Cold’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.
Sutton Coldfield’s Birmingham Forward Steps Children’s Centre is the Holland House Children’s Centre, led by Spurgeons.