Photos from January to December 2022 

 Thank you and have a happy new year!

As a charity, Nechells POD offer a range of services and activities that support, help, inspire, nurture and empower Nechells residents.

The Nechells POD is so proud of their achievements.

They consider themselves to be very lucky to have some amazing community volunteers who make sure their activities and sessions run smoothly.

They also have some brilliant trustees who give up their time freely to make sure the charity is run well.

There are so many positives about Nechells POD but the biggest positive is the people who come along to the activities, the brilliant staff, our spectacular partners and wonderful volunteers.

Go along and be part of the Nechells POD story.

Community Spirit

People who visit Nechells POD become part of an inclusive community that is tolerant and respectful, offering each other friendship, comfort and support.

Library Offer

Bloomsbury Library is located in Nechells POD and offers the opportunity to borrow books – the library is a place for creation and collaboration.

Activities & Events

Nechells POD runs a range of sessions including adult education, children’s activities, health and well-being experiences and intergenerational sessions. There really is something for everyone at Nechells POD!

Volunteering

Help make Nechells POD even better by supporting them in raising funds or becoming a much needed and valued volunteer.

Get in touch with Nechells POD at:

28 Oliver St, Birmingham B7 4NX

Tel: 0121 681 2173

www.NechellsPOD.com 

Our journey over the past few years has seen the need for our own youth facility evolve into a brand new youth and community centre. But this new place is not just a building, it is a beacon of hope and aspiration for the people of Nechells. Our aim is to provide a facility that is open to all who live and work in Nechells, regardless of age, race, religion, culture, lifestyle etc., but we don’t just want a building to run projects from, we want to be a centre for change. Whether encouraging young people to explore entrepreneurialism, developing cross generational clubs and performance groups or exploring a world outside Nechells, our Big Build is now focused on building peoples’ lives and enabling each and every person, who invites us to become involved with their lives, to live life to the full.

honoured to be the headteacher of Nechells Primary E-ACT Academy. Prior to becoming headteacher in June 2021, I held the post of deputy headteacher for the last three years working alongside the previous headteacher as we worked to improve our school.

I have worked with E-ACT since January 2016. E-ACT are a forward thinking Multi-Academy Trust and share an aspirational vision for all their academies. We align our school values with the shared values of E-ACT, these are:

• Think Big
• Do the Right Thing
• Team Spirit

We place emphasis on individual achievement whilst building an awareness and understanding of others. As part of this, we focus on personal, social, moral and emotional development as well as academic and creative achievement. When our pupils exhibit the behaviours that align with our values, they are both rewarded and reinforced.

I am delighted that for the first time in our school’s history Nechells was graded by Ofsted as Good in May 2021. As Ofsted noted, our pupils behaviour and attitudes are outstanding; they are friendly, polite, courteous and eager to learn.

My staff are talented and committed professionals who have high expectations of our pupils and community; we ensure all pupils, despite their differences, are able to make excellent progress. We strive to provide pupils with the best opportunities and our curriculum is specifically designed to be ambitious, coherent and promote curiosity in our pupils. Our core purpose is to ensure that through our well taught curriculum our pupils ‘know more and remember more’.

A big part of our offer at Nechells is the amazing learning environments that we create for our pupils. We have extensively developed our outdoor environment which includes a forest school with chickens, sports pitch, mini golf course and engaging Early Years outdoor area. We also have an art gallery, immersive classroom and a library at the heart of our school with new, engaging books.

We place the welfare and safety of our pupils at the top of our agenda, consequently our experienced safeguarding team are well positioned to navigate any concerns professionally and compassionately.

We are fortunate to have a community advisory hub on site which enables all pupils and the wider community to access a range of support from different agencies; more information can be found here.

The best way to get a real feel for our school is to come and visit, I’d be delighted to show you around Nechells Primary.

Mr David Camps

Headteacher

At Ridgacre Medical Centres we are driven by our desire to work in partnership with our patients in order to offer exceptional healthcare and exceed patient expectations.”

We are a group of GP surgeries based in Quinton and Nechells offering a comprehensive range of medical services to the surrounding areas.  Ridgacre House Surgery was established in 1935 and today we still offer that same intimate care.  We have an enviable reputation for consistently providing high-quality care.

We run many clinics for chronic disease care and offer a wide variety of other medical services such as antenatal and postnatal care, minor surgery, childhood vaccinations, and well-person check-ups.

Mecanoo designed the exterior of the building to reference the city's jewellery quarter, adding a filigree pattern of metal rings over golden, silver and glass facades