Meet the Team

Sam Leeves - Deputy Manger

I have worked with children for the last 6 years and have been at Bluebell Hill for nearly 4 years now. I started as relief staff whilst completing my degree in early years education, and have since enjoyed progressing in my career, and constantly building on my knowledge of the early years. I love being able to teach and inspire children every day, and mentoring staff in giving children the best possible experiences whilst at nursery. 

I am also the nurseries SENDco and am passionate about ensuring inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, working closely with families and children to ensure every child gets the best possible outcomes from their time with us!

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, walking my two dogs and going to the gym!

Harriet Crouch - Group Operations Manager

Harriet is our fantastic Operations Manager. Harriet has many years of experience working in the Early Years. Harriet joined the Bluebell family as the Nursery Manager of Bluebell Wood and now as the Operations Manager, Harriet oversees the running of all three of our fabulous nurseries. 

Bryony Adamson - Nursery Administrator to Bluebell Hill

Bryony is our new administrator at Bluebell Hill and Bluebell Wood. She has many years of administration experience and has previously worked in Events, Care and Recruitment.  

Bryony is excited to be a part of the Bluebell team and enjoys working alongside the managers.  

Outside of Bluebell, Bryony has a passion for well-being. She teaches regular yoga classes and is even a qualified massage therapist! When Bryony isn’t working, she loves being a mum to her two boys.

Carmen Weller – Culture & Brand Co - Ordinator

Carmen is our fabulous marketing and social media guru! Carmen has been working for Bluebell Children’s Nurseries since 2006. Carmen was the Nursery Manager of Bluebell Hill in 2012 where she proudly led them to achieve an Ofsted 'Outstanding'. Following her maternity leave, she returned to a new part-time role working with the broader team, developing marketing, parent relations and social media. Carmen is a huge part of Bluebell Nurseries and is a joy to work with. 

Lisa - People and Culture lead

Lisa is our People and Culture Lead. For over 15 years she has been working as an employment lawyer in private practice and/or in a generalist HR advisory role.  Lisa has come full circle by joining the Bluebell family given that she started her working life in childcare.  This means that Lisa really understands our sector and our people.  She has covered all aspects of HR and employment law including recruitment and selection, retention, all areas of people management issues and much more!