Highfield Nursery School
Local authority nursery nursery school in Birmingham (Birmingham).
Location
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'A place to discover, imagine, learn and grow' We are a Birmingham Local Authority Maintained Nursery School We provide high quality Early Education and Childcare for children aged 9 months to four years of age. Our teacher-led team is qualified, experienced and well-trained. Every child and every family are welcome here and included.
Children are happy, healthy, safe and thrive on the care and support they receive. Our nursery video offers an opportunity to see children's learning in action. Our website provides information about our vision, ethos, provision and offer to families.
If you are interested in a place for your child do come and visit us, call on 0121 675 4617 or complete an electronic enquiry form. We look forward to you joining our Highfield family soon.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
9 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Mission Statement
- Forest School
- Nest
- Dyson Gardens - Nature
- Outdoor Learning
- Rights Respecting Schools
- School Improvement
- Testimonials
- Enquire Now
Awards
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Key facts
- URN
- 103125
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 0 to 5
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (13 current, 6 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Sean Delaney Former | Chair of Governors | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hafsah Zakariyya | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2030 |
| Ms Laura O'Neill | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Ms Hayley Yendall | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Laura Brodie | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jacqueline White | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Nicola Hinchliff | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Ms Janine Maidment | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Dr Yupu Lin | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Professor Christine Pascal | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Ms An Nursen | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Khatoon Bi | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Ms Sharon Lewis | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 |
| Mr David Aldworth | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Margaret Sullivan Former | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Yasmin Akhtar Former | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Sally Andrews Former | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Michelle Howles Former | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Samantha Richards Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record