Mrs Mills is the EYFS Lead and Reception Sparrow Class teacher. She is also the ECT mentor and nursery admissions lead. As part of her role, Sam, in collaboration with the speech and language leader, runs innovation projects linking to Early Years provision, giving feedback to the EEF (Education Endowment Foundation). This is then shared in the local area with other schools. She also liaises with other providers to ensure the effective transition of children into school. She manages the school's use of Drawing Club and WANDERLUST PROVISION (Scandinavian outdoor learning approach). She runs parent sessions to keep EYFS parents informed about school systems and processes. In her spare time, Sam likes to travel and to spend time with her family and friends.