OUR TEAM 


Meet the team behind our Preschool

Manager - Designated Safeguarding Lead and First Aider

Sam is a highly experienced early years professional with expertise in child development, safeguarding, and early learning. Her practical, hands-on leadership fosters a nurturing and enriching environment for both children and staff. As a mother of four, she brings valuable personal insight to her work, building strong relationships with families and creating a setting where children feel safe, supported, and confident to explore. Passionate about creative learning and outdoor experiences, she believes that craft, nature, and play inspire imagination and promote holistic development. Her commitment to experiential learning equips children with essential skills for the future. As the Designated Safeguarding Lead and a trained First Aider, she prioritises children’s safety and well-being, maintaining the highest safeguarding standards. Sam’s expertise, dedication, and enthusiasm make her an inspiring leader who drives positive outcomes for children, families, and the Greenways Preschool community.


We see big potential in every moment and care deeply about what we do every day. Our team who work directly with the children at Greenways are all appropriately trained in childcare. In addition, all of our staff are DBS checked, have First Aid training and all staff hold a safeguarding qualification and all relevant training required by Ofsted.

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Manager, Designated Safeguarding Lead - Samantha Downs  manager@greenways-preschool.co.uk