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Crawley Ridge Infant School

New Intake 2026

10th June - Transition Day - Tuesday 30th June 

We are looking forward to welcoming our new Reception children and families to Crawley Ridge Infant School for Transition Day. 

Transition Day is when children across the school spend a morning with their new year group. This helps children meet staff, see their new classroom and feel more settled before September. 

We strongly encourage all children starting Reception in September 2026 to attend where possible. 

 

Children who already attend Crawley Ridge Infant School Nursery :

  • If your child already attends Crawley Ridge Nursery on Tuesday mornings, there is nothing you need to do. Please bring them to Nursery as normal. School staff will manage their transition during the morning and make sure they are part of the Reception transition session. 

  • If your child attends Crawley Ridge Nursery but does not normally attend on a Tuesday morning, please follow the information in this letter in the same way as children who are new to our school. 

 

Key details :

  • Location: Crawley Ridge Infant School 

  • Entrance: Please use the main pedestrian gate. Please do not use the delivery entrance. 

  • Reception area: Please enter through the Reception playground gate. 

 

What will happen on the day :

Time 

What happens 

9:40am to 10:00am 

Parents and children arrive at the Reception playground entrance gate. Parents and children are signed in and make their way onto the playground. Children stay and play outside with their parents. 

10:00am to 10:45am 

Parents drop children at the classroom doors. Girls go to Diamond Class on the left. Boys go to Ruby Class on the right. Parents then follow Mr O'Shea to the school hall for refreshments. Parents cannot go into the classrooms and must not leave the school site. All parents need to go to the school hall.  

10:45am to 11:00am 

Parents return with Mr O'Shea to collect children from the classroom doors. Girls are collected from Diamond Class. Boys are collected from Ruby Class. 

 

What to bring :

  • Your collection password. We cannot dismiss a child without it. If you are unsure of your password, please email school@cri.tamat.org.uk 

  • Your child's birth certificate and any outstanding enrolment paperwork.

 

Other information :

  • Please stay on site for the full session. The PTA will offer free tea and coffee. 

  • You can order nearly new uniform through the CRIS PTA. The PTA will give this to you on the day. 

  • Children may bring a comfort toy. Please label it clearly. 

  • Children can wear anything they feel comfortable in. 

  • If your child needs you during the session, we will come and get you. 

 

Other important dates :

Wednesday 1st July, 6:00pm to 7:00pm 

Parents-only welcome meeting with Mr O'Shea, Mrs Demir and our amazing Reception team. We will explain how Reception works and answer any questions. 

Thursday 9th July, 9:30am to 10:30am 

Children-only story time session in school. Please arrive from 9:15am to sign in. Collection is at 10:30am. 

Drop-off and pick-up points are the same as Transition Day: 

  • Girls to Diamond Class on the left. 

  • Boys to Ruby Class on the right. 

During this session, we will trial class groupings. After this, we will confirm your child's final class, teacher names and staggered start group: A, B, C or D. Please do not assume these until confirmed. 

 

September 2026 staggered start timetable :

Please use the timetable below once your child's staggered start group has been confirmed. 

 

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21st May - ðŸ“¢ 5 O’Clock Club – Autumn 1 2026 Bookings Opening Soon

Bookings for Autumn 1 2026 will open on Monday 25th May at 12 noon.

Book online using the form: 5 O'clock Club - Booking Form Autumn 1 (2026) – Fill in form

Please note that bookings are offered on a first come, first served basis, subject to capacity. Once a session is full, it will be removed from the form and will no longer be available to book.

An email with full details has been sent to you all today. 

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21st May 2026 - Children & Family Health

You are invited to complete an online health questionnaire for your child so that the School Nursing team can establish if any health advice or support is needed.

What we need for you to do:

Complete the electronic questionnaire form : https://surrey.childscreening.co.uk/Forms/SHQ

Enter your school’s unique code: - SR125053

Complete the questions

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20th May 2026 - Coolmilk

By registering with the Coolmilk scheme children under 5 are eligible for a free portion of milk every day. Please visit : September Intake for further information. 

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12th May 2026 - WhatsApp Group

Please do join our Reception class WhatsApp group via the QR to stay informed of upcoming events.

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12th May 2026 - Next Steps 

An email has been sent to all families we will be welcoming to our school in September. Within the email is a link to a form that we ask you all to complete and submit by Tuesday 2nd June. If you have any questions, please call the office. Thank you.  

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30th April 2026 - PTA Welcome

The Crawley Ridge Infant School Association                        Registered Charity No 1047332

Please see the attachment below to read all about our wonderful PTA and all the fabulous work they do throughout the school year to hold fun events for the children and raise important funds for our school. 

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23rd April 2026 - Do you need childcare?

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22nd April 2026 - Message from the Surrey Children & Family Health Team : 

I am writing to inform you about the forthcoming “School Readiness and Making a Healthy Start” webinar, which has been developed to support parents and carers in preparing their children for a successful transition into the school environment. 

The webinar will be delivered monthly from April 2026 to October 2026. 
The next session will take place on 20 May 2026, from 10:30am to 11:30am, and will offer evidence informed guidance on a broad range of key health‑related school readiness topics, including: 

· Understanding your child

· Talking to your child about starting school

· Separation anxiety

· Toileting

· Dental health

· Healthy eating

· Sleep

· Hand hygiene

· Reception Year health screening

· Vaccinations

· Screen safety

· Supporting children with additional needs

The aim of these sessions is to ensure that families receive clear, consistent, and accessible information to help you feel confident and well prepared ahead of your child starting school. 

The webinar access link can be found on our website or app at: surreychildandfamily.co.uk 
Please navigate to School Nursing 5–19 Years and scroll down to Virtual Sessions. 

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20th April 2026

We are delighted that you have been offered a place by the Local Authority for your child to start at Crawley Ridge Infant School, commencing September 2026. We would like to extend a warm welcome to you as you join our school family. Please follow the instructions in your offer letter from the Local Authority to formally accept (or decline) your place with the Local Authority by 30th April. The Local Authority is holding a waiting list for the September intake, and we would greatly appreciate immediate notice if your child’s place is not required.  

In order that we may start planning to welcome your child in September, please complete the Microsoft Form that was emailed to you today, 20th April.   

Following your acceptance of your child’s place, you will receive a Registration Form (via Microsoft Forms) to complete and return to the school. 

Dates for your diaries: 

(you will be able to confirm your attendance to these in the form). 

  • Tuesday 30th June from 09:40 - 11.00 > Stay and Play sessions. Come into school with your child to explore the reception learning environment. This is a great opportunity for children to meet the staff and make some friends. Parents will remain onsite at all times.  

  • Wednesday 1st July 18:00 – 19:00 > Parents meeting. An opportunity for parents to meet the Headteacher and Reception staff. Learn about the school and what reception entails. Parents only.  

  • Thursday 9th July from 09:30 - 10:30 > Story time. A chance for your child to meet the teachers for a lovely story, before the summer break. Parents will leave the school site during this time.  

 

To ensure the best possible start and smoothest transition for your child, we strongly recommend attending all three sessions above. 

We are here to help and support you and your child during this incredibly exciting new adventure. If you need any further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact the office via our email address or telephone number.    

We look forward to meeting you and your families in the coming weeks and months, ready for ‘big school’ to commence in September.    

Yours sincerely,   

Benedict O'Shea 

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12th February 2026 

On the evening of 16th April, Surrey applicants who applied online will be sent an email or receive a notification through the app with the outcome of their application. You will be able to log in to your account to submit your response.   

Surrey applicants who applied on paper will be sent their outcome via email.   

Responses need to be submitted to Surrey by 30th April.   

 

After 16th April we will make contact with all families who have received an offer to start at Crawley Ridge Infant School to welcome you to our school community and begin the process of registering children in the school.  

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Term dates 2026/2027

Attached below.  

 

Inset Days 2026/2027

  • Wednesday 2nd September 2026
  • Friday 12th February 2027
  • Monday 7th June 2027
  • Thursday 22nd July 2027
  • Friday 23rd July 2027

 

5 O’clock Club – After-School Care at Crawley Ridge Infant School

5 O’clock Club is our after-school provision, offering a safe, friendly, and familiar environment for children that attend our school. 

The club is run by Crawley Ridge Infant School staff and takes place on-site in the Nurture Hub and/or main school hall. Children enjoy time to play, relax, and take part in activities, with a light snack and drink provided.

Please click here for full details. 

 

Graitney Club - Wraparound Care at Crawley Ridge Junior School

Based at Crawley Ridge Juniors, Graitney Club aims to provide high quality, affordable, reliable and accessible before and after school childcare to all children who attend Crawley Ridge Infants and Juniors. Please see their leaflet at the foot of this page for further details and information on how to contact them should you wish to book your child a place.   

Contact : Diana on 01276 61144 opt 2, or email graitney@crj.tamat.org.uk   

 

School uniform 

Our school uniform list and supplier information is attached below.   

 

The PTA holds a selection of Nearly New Uniform which can be purchased directly from the shop on the PTA portal (you will need to register on the portal to proceed with a purchase - this portal is used to purchase all things related to PTA events) :  

https://www.pta-events.co.uk/cris/index.cfm  

PTA contact email address:  

pta@cri.tamat.org.uk  

 

Explore our website  

  • About Us - for school times and classes, staff, governors, volunteers   

  • Learning - for curriculum, home learning, assessments, behaviour   

  • Parents - for information for new families, uniform, attendance, medical, clubs, home school agreement    

  • Key Information - for policies, school performance, safeguarding   

 

Useful links 

  1. September 2026 Timetable
    PDF File
  2. 2026-2027-Term-Dates
    PDF File
  3. PTA intro to new starters Sept 2026
    PDF File
  4. Uniform List
    DOCX File
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