Your Input, Our Future: Children’s Centres and Family Hubs Community Consultation Survey

Overview

This survey relates specifically to the following six Children's Centres in Birmingham that are currently being considered for repurposing:

• Anthony Road Children’s Centre (Hodge Hill)
• St. Thomas’s Children’s Centre (Ladywood)
• Bertram Children’s Centre (Ladywood)
• Tame Valley Children’s Centre (Hodge Hill)
• Wychall Children’s Centre (Northfield)
• Featherstone Children’s Centre (Erdington)

This short survey is designed to gather your views on local Children's Centres and Family Hubs. We as the Birmingham City Council and partnership are keen to understand:

• Your awareness of current services
• How you and your family use them
• Your thoughts on potential changes, including the repurposing of Children's Centres

Your feedback is vital in helping us make informed decisions that accurately reflect your the needs and priorities.

By the use of the phrase "repurposing" we are referring to relocating of the services in-scope within the locality or through a different delivery method such as outreach. The services we are referring to are delivered by Birmingham Forward Steps and include family support and childcare advice, parenting support, health visiting stay and play sessions. 

Community consultation Document: https://www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/bcc/community-consultation-childrens-centres/user_uploads/community-consultation-information-doc-final-v2.docx

Please note that the drop-in session times have been slightly ammended for your convenience based on community feedback we have recieved. From 18th September 2025, morning sessions will now run from 11:30am to 1:30pm, and afternoon sessions will run from 2:30pm to 5:00pm. You’re welcome to drop in at any point during these times to share your views.

FAQ: https://www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/bcc/community-consultation-childrens-centres/user_uploads/faq-approved.docx

The survey should take approximately 5–7 minutes to complete.
Thank you for taking the time to share your views.

Why your views matter

Why Take Part?

Your voice matters.

By taking part in this survey, you’re helping shape the future of Children's Centres and Family Hubs in your community. Your insights will aid us in:

• Understand how families currently engage with services
• Identify gaps or areas for improvement
• Make informed decisions about potential changes, including the repurposing of Children's Centres

Whether you use these services regularly or not at all, your feedback is valuable. Every response helps ensure that future services reflect the real needs and priorities of our local community.

Thank you for contributing to this important conversation.