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The Corner Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·St Cuthberts Trust, Lichfield Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6DE · Portsmouth
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
Portsmouth

About this day nursery

The Corner Preschool, established in 1998, operates as a committee-run charity within the St Cuthberts Trust Centre in Portsmouth. It offers full-day or sessional care for children from two years old up to school age, focusing on a safe and stimulating environment that respects individuality and supports children in reaching their full potential.

The preschool follows the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, providing individual attention through a high adult-to-child ratio and offering a personal keyperson for each child. They encourage parental involvement in activities and provide support and information on various aspects of family life.

The preschool is committed to healthy eating, having achieved the Preschool Challenge, and encourages parents to contribute healthy snacks. They have also been recognised for their commitment to communication development in young children, holding an ICAN Accreditation, and have received the Flying High for Early Years Accreditation Certificate, demonstrating their high-quality practice and provision.

Their last OFSTED inspection in May 2025 resulted in a "GOOD" grade.

Our ethos

The Corner Preschool follows the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, focusing on a safe and stimulating environment that respects individuality and supports children in reaching their full potential. They are committed to healthy eating, communication development, and parental involvement.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and confidently, demonstrating close relationships with staff and communicating well with both peers and adults. They feel comfortable and safe, engaging in imaginative play and showing respect for one another. Leaders implement an ambitious curriculum that builds children's knowledge and inspires their learning.

Charity-run preschoolHealthy eating focusICAN Accreditation for communication developmentFlying High for Early Years Accreditation

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on three-hour sessions and Lunch Club bookings for children who do not yet qualify for free education. Fees are billed to maintain the child's place and attendance is conditional upon timely payment.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Good to know

  • Fees remain payable if a child is absent due to illness.
  • Fees are payable for family holidays taken during term time.
  • A child's attendance is conditional upon payment.

Key facts

Opening hours

Morning sessions 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Monday-Friday); Afternoon sessions 12:45 PM - 3:45 PM (Monday-Thursday), 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Friday); Lunch Club 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM (Monday-Friday), during term time only.

Session types

Full day, Sessional care, Morning session, Afternoon session, Lunch club

Age range

2 years to school age

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Corner Pre-School

Last inspected 15 May 2025

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happily and confidently, demonstrating close relationships with staff and communicating well with both peers and adults. They feel comfortable and safe, engaging in imaginative play and showing respect for one another. Leaders implement an ambitious curriculum that builds children's knowledge and inspires their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff demonstrate clear knowledge of their key children's development and use ongoing assessment to support their progress.
  • Children's communication skills are promoted well, with staff encouraging them to learn new vocabulary and explore differences.
  • Staff provide plenty of opportunities for children to explore stories, fostering a love of reading.
  • Children are physically active and build good physical skills.
  • Leaders have a clear oversight of their provision and ensure all children have full access to education.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop teaching interactions to further extend children's learning
  • 2implement behavioural expectations clearly and consistently to support children's understanding of why rules are in place.
Inspection #10398436 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders closely support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) by working with professionals, such as speech and language therapists and educational psychologists. Together, they implement effective plans to support children to achieve the best outcomes.

Outdoor space

Children are physically active in their play, demonstrating control as they balance on equipment in the garden. Staff build on children's interests and encourage them to jump from a low height, helping them build good physical skills.

Parent Reviews of The Corner Pre-School

5.0
(1)
Lauren Derrick
3 years ago

Fantastic, caring pre school. The structure for the little ones is good. Nice setting with lots of different learning areas. The ladies working there are very supportive and kind. Very grateful! Highly recommend ☺️

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Inspection history

Date: December 2008

  • May 2025Good
  • October 2019Good
  • April 2015Outstanding
  • December 2008Good

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