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Union Corner Pre-School # Union Corner Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · 3.0 (2 parent reviews) · Union Corner Hall, Hawks Road, Hailsham, BN27 1ND · East Sussex Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority East Sussex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Union Corner Pre-School, situated in Hailsham, operates with a commitment to providing a nurturing environment where children can thrive and develop essential skills. The nursery focuses on supporting children’s social and emotional growth, fostering independence, and encouraging a love for learning. With a dedicated team, the pre-school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates diversity and caters to individual needs. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and play-based, allowing children to explore and discover at their own pace. Emphasis is placed on building strong foundations for future education while ensuring a positive and memorable early years experience for every child. Our ethos Union Corner Pre-School is committed to providing a nurturing environment that supports children's social and emotional growth, fosters independence, and encourages a love for learning. Their curriculum is play-based and allows children to explore and discover at their own pace, with an emphasis on building strong foundations for future education. What it's like Children benefit from warm bonds with their key person and receive positive encouragement, helping them to learn new ideas and feel happy and safe. They confidently wave goodbye to parents and build close relationships with friends. Children behave well, are keen to do things for themselves, and staff support them to play collaboratively. Focus on social and emotional development Inclusive environment ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.escis.org.uk/explore/?category=charities-funding-and-volunteering) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday: 9am - 3pm Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Union Corner Pre-School Last inspected 30 January 2023 · Tina Lambert 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 benefit from warm bonds with their key person and receive positive encouragement, helping them to learn new ideas and feel happy and safe. They confidently wave goodbye to parents and build close relationships with friends. Children behave well, are keen to do things for themselves, and staff support them to play collaboratively. Inspector highlights - The new manager and her team have conscientiously and effectively reflected on their practice, leading to significant improvements since the last inspection. - Partnership with parents is good, with parents commenting on very good feedback and informative parents' evenings. - Children make good progress in their development, with staff demonstrating a strong understanding of children's learning needs and providing individual support plans. - Children have plenty of opportunities for physical play, such as riding bikes and balancing on beams, supporting their core strength. - Children have many experiences to self-direct their play and engage in discussions about their feelings, supporting their emotional health. Areas to develop - 1 target support in the staff team so that a high level of learning and engagement is consistent across the whole preschool - 2 build on learning opportunities as they arise to extend children's understanding of making healthy choices Inspection #10236873 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50209717) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Union Corner Pre-School Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10236873 Lead inspector Tina Lambert Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50209717)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109533) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.escis.org.uk/family-information/union-corner-pre-school/) Union Corner Hall, Hawks Road, Hailsham, BN27 1ND [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.25478/50.87753/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Hailsham - [Day nurseries in Hailsham](/search?q=Hailsham) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=union-corner-pre-school-bn27-1nd-109533) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision As a result of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the manager has focused on supporting children's communication, independence, and social skills. The manager has undertaken additional training to ensure that children with communication delay can receive targeted support. Staff monitor children's development and swiftly identify those at risk of falling behind, providing individual support plans to help close any gaps in their learning. Outdoor space Children have plenty of opportunities for physical play. They ride bikes and balance on beams, which supports their core strength. Children attempt to dress themselves when getting ready to go outside. ## Parent Reviews of Union Corner Pre-School 3.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWVpuP5VOe7ynl84tycRFpUZQBl9Oig5_R080JA4zQSCaoGLxM=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Adam Martin 8 years ago Brilliant staff and care, the children obviously love it here! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3MUxTQzJ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47df6e67dbd4204d:0x9ccd9df87747a313) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU3pbwPvogMOZKShjuWbgYL4Y7ZwFBg3aKZ6TvoLRK4n0p_Fzyf=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Shannan Ma a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURvN1BIeHdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47df6e67dbd4204d:0x9ccd9df87747a313) Reviews from Google for Union Corner Pre-School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11298860730621076243&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2011 - March 2023 Good - January 2023 Good - April 2022 Requires improvement - March 2022 Requires improvement - December 2016 Good - December 2016 Good - November 2013 Good - October 2013 Good - August 2013 Requires improvement - July 2013 Requires improvement - June 2011 Good - April 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Union Corner Pre-School ### What are Union Corner Pre-School’s opening hours? ### Which funded childcare hours does Union Corner Pre-School accept? ### What strengths were highlighted for Union Corner Pre-School? ### How does Union Corner Pre-School support children with SEND? ### From what age does Union Corner Pre-School accept children? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hailsham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Union Corner Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Bunny Run Childcare Centre & Schools Out Hailsham · BN27 4EP 4.5(16 reviews) ](/nursery/bunny-run-childcare-centre-schools-out-limited-bn27-4ep-ey543801) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### The Meadows Nursery Hailsham Hailsham · BN27 2BW 4.9(8 reviews) ](/nursery/the-meadows-nursery-school-bn27-2bw-511228) - [ Provider closed 1.6 mi ### Kiddie Capers, Hailsham Hailsham · BN27 2EW ](/nursery/kiddie-capers-hailsham-bn27-2ew-2861852) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### Herstmonceux Preschool Hailsham · BN27 4JX ](/nursery/herstmonceux-preschool-bn27-4jx-ey546062) - [ Awaiting first inspection 3.7 mi ### Mohair Centre Childcare Lewes · BN8 6JG 4.7(12 reviews) ](/nursery/mohair-centre-childcare-bn8-6jg-2835329) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.7 mi ### Step by step children's nursery Polegate · BN26 6NJ ](/nursery/step-by-step-children-s-nursery-ltd-bn26-6nj-2731598) [See all nurseries in Hailsham →](/search?q=Hailsham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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