April 25th, 2024
Samantha Rhodes has led Partou in the UK since the merger of the Just Childcare and All About Children groups in 2023, having previously served as CEO of Just Childcare.
Read her thoughts on the importance of the group’s new shared vision.
Inspired by the success of Partou in the Netherlands, Samantha was compelled to bring the same vision to the UK: the belief that children shape the world of tomorrow. Her experience in steering large-scale change management initiatives, coupled with her hands-on leadership approach, has reaped widespread respect, trust, and a reputation for motivating teams to achieve remarkable outcomes.
“Witnessing our committed nursery teams ignite children’s curiosity and nurture their adventurous spirit is truly inspiring. Through play, children absorb knowledge daily, empowering them to explore the world with openness and confidence.
“By aligning with Partou in the Netherlands, we are able to harness their expertise, insights, and scientific research to further enhance children’s development and serve as an integral part of their early years journey here in the UK.”
Partou Little Oaks in Accrington has achieved the highest possible 5-star food hygiene rating, recognising exceptional standards of cleanliness, food safety and compliance.
Learn more about this achievement and the dedicated team behind it.
Ofsted has praised Partou Hucclecote in Gloucester for a broad curriculum and a team who help children feel settled from the moment they arrive.
Read more about the everyday moments the inspector praised, from climbing outdoors to role-play with friends.
Children at Partou St Mary’s in Doncaster “feel emotionally secure” and “become confident,” according to their latest Ofsted report.
Read what inspectors said about the team’s tailored curriculum and the care families praise.
