At Little Cedars, we believe that the best learning happens beyond the classroom. Our expansive outdoor spaces provide children with the opportunity to explore nature, develop physical skills, and learn through hands-on experiences.

• Forest & nature exploration – Presschool and Reception have weekly sessions at the Earth Centre and Forest School allow children to engage in activities like bug hunting, den building, and outdoor storytelling.
• Physical development – Dedicated outdoor play areas, including climbing structures, balance beams, and sensory paths, support motor skill development and confidence in movement.
• Gardening & sustainability – Children take part in planting, growing, and harvesting, developing an early understanding of nature, responsibility, and healthy eating.

At Little Cedars, phonics learning begins right from the start of your child’s journey with us, not just in Preschool or Reception. We follow the Super Sonic Phonic Friends programme, a carefully designed scheme that supports children from birth in developing the strong sound processing skills essential for future reading and writing success.

In the early stages, we focus on building children’s auditory memory and listening skills, helping them to tune into sounds in the environment, instruments, and body percussion. These daily activities form the foundation for a lifelong enjoyment of literacy.

As children progress, they are introduced to rhythm and rhyme, alliteration, and the essential skills of oral blending and segmenting. This creates a smooth transition into more formal phonics instruction later on, ensuring that every child develops confidence and enthusiasm for early reading.