Message from the Principal

 It  is hard to believe how quickly the weeks are flying by and how much we manage to pack into them! Last week Year One had an unforgettable experience when we welcomed Tom and his incredible collection of reptiles back to the school. As many of you know, Tom's visits have become a much-loved tradition, and it truly brought their learning to life. I still have the photo in my office from the first year I arranged for Tom to visit—a slightly younger, more apprehensive me with a rather large tarantula perched on my hand! That seems like a long time ago now, when I was the Year One Lead.

The children have been deeply immersed in their topic on different animal groups, specifically focusing on reptiles, and seeing them up close provided an incredible opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge. They were able to see and interact safely with snakes, lizards, tortoises, and even a gecko, asking Tom thoughtful questions about their habitats, diets, and unique characteristics. It was a fantastic example of cross-curricular learning that we hope will inspire a lifelong curiosity about the natural world.

Beyond the excitement of the reptile encounter, we continued our important work in building community links. We had another successful visit to the local community hub. These inter-generational visits are so valuable, providing our pupils with a unique platform to practise their communication skills and build confidence. They loved sharing their learning—everything from their latest maths challenges to the imaginative stories they have written—with the older members of the community. The warmth and encouragement they receive from the residents make these visits a huge success every time, helping the children to understand their place within the wider local area.

Looking ahead, we have another week full of fun and creativity. We can’t wait to see the results of your styling efforts for Crazy Hair Day next Friday! We anticipate a spectacular array of colours and styles.  Please remember to check the school notice for details on the small voluntary donation that will be collected on the day for Comic Relief.

We are also very much looking forward to the Rocksteady concert. Our talented young musicians, who have been working so hard in their band practice sessions, will be showcasing their musical talents, confidence, and rock-and-roll ability. I for one can’t wait to see their performances. 

Don't forget Miss King will be leading our parent workshop on Maths Mastery on Friday 20th March,  at 9am in the school hall. This will be an opportunity for you to learn a little more about how we teach the children maths at Cheam Common Infants. 

Mrs Hughes

Edurio Parent Survey: Your Feedback Matters

Our annual Edurio parent survey is live! 

After winning both the regional and national 'Parent Choice' awards last year, we are eager to hear from you again.

Your previous feedback led to:

Streamlined newsletters and more parent workshops.

The launch of our popular Heritage Day.

Targeted Family Support (potty training and emotional coaching).

While the survey is comprehensive, your honest feedback is vital. It helps us celebrate our successes and ensures Cheam Common Infants remains the very best it can be.

The link has been sent to you all via Seesaw, emailed and can also be found here: https://edurio.com/poll/3a9w12

Thank you for your continued support.

Seesaw Workshop Slides

Phonics Workshop Slides

Phonics: Yellow Group and Beyond Slides 

Reception Curriculum Meeting Slides

 English as an Additional Language - how to support your child Slides

Maths Mastery Workshop  Friday 20th March 9am CCI School Hall

Friends are excited to launch the 🌸 Spring 5 Challenge!

The idea is simple: children complete 5 fun challenges during the spring term and ask family and friends to sponsor them through our JustGiving page.  

How to Join:

Print the booklet: which includes instructions, competitions, and a certificate.

Choose 5 challenges: Pick from categories like Caring, Active, Creative, Puzzling, Brainy, or Foodie.

Get sponsored: Share our JustGiving Page with friends and family.

🏃 Key Dates & Events

CANCELLED - Optional 2km Parkrun: Join us at Nonsuch Junior Parkrun on 22nd March at 9:00 am. (Must register with Parkrun and bring a barcode!) - CANCELLED

Nonsuch junior parkrun (2k for 4-14 year olds) is cancelled on Sunday, 22 March 2026, due to venue unavailability. 

Students may also choose to take part in the Nonsuch Junior Parkrun on 29th March at 9:00am. This is a 2km run where children can participate independently as part of their Spring 5 Challenge.

If your child would like to take part, they will need to:

• Register with Parkrun in advance

• Bring their personal barcode/QR code so their run can be recorded

Final Deadline: Complete all challenges and competitions by 12th April 2026.

Let’s get active, stay creative, and support our school community this spring!

Please find below all the key dates and times for the Autumn Term.

PTA events are shown in this colour. Please see below for more details.

New dates

2025 - 2026 Term dates

Wrap Around Care & Childcare Bookings for Schools

Thank you to everyone who has registered on our new system and booked their current sessions. 

By now you should have

Registered by creating your account on the new CBfS platform.

Booked Current Sessions: Logged in and re-booked the sessions your child is currently attending. 

Support & Queries: If you have any questions regarding the booking or payment process, please contact the CBfS team directly:

Email: enquiries@childcarebookings.co.uk     Phone: 01444 5233352

Important Deadline

27th March: All outstanding Arbor balances must be paid in full. Arbor will continue to invoice for Spring Term 2 until this date.

For more detailed information, please refer to 

CCI & CCJ Parent Letter - Booking system launch

CBfS Transition Flyer

Easter Holiday Club 

We are thrilled to announce that bookings for our Easter Holiday Provisions are now officially open!

To provide a smoother experience, we have moved to a new booking system: Childcare Bookings for Schools (CBfS). All parents must register on this new platform to secure a place.

Easter Holiday Club Bookings

LEO Academy Trust Extended Services

Polite reminder...

As you know, we are a healthy school and therefore ask if your child would like to celebrate their birthday, they donate a book to a library instead of bringing treats.  This also ensures there are no concerns over allergies.

We will share any photos of children and their birthday books here every week!

If you would like to share your child's achievements outside of school with us, we'd love to hear them! Please complete this short form to tell us all about it!

Click on the links below to read our curriculum newsletters. On these, you can find out the topics that your children will be learning about, as well as information about home learning, PE days and general reminders for their year group.

Nursery Reception Year 1 Year 2

Free Educational Resources - Child Accident Prevention Trust 

When safeguarding is discussed, the focus is often on issues such as abuse, online harms and exploitation. However, for many children—particularly younger children—the most immediate risks are often far more ordinary.

Accidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury for children. Everyday environments such as homes and schools contain hazards that curious children naturally explore. Behaviours like putting objects in their mouths, touching hot surfaces, or experimenting with things they do not yet understand can quickly lead to harm.

The Child Accident Prevention Trust is a UK charity working to reduce accidental injuries among children. Their online resource centre provides a range of free materials for professionals, including fact sheets, posters and activity resources covering risks such as burns, poisoning, choking hazards and road safety.

If you are interested in their materials, you can access the resource centre using the link below.

https://capt.org.uk/resource-centre/

Consultation: Statutory Guidance: Medical conditions at school (DfE)

The Department for Education is consulting on proposed updates to the statutory guidance on supporting pupils with medical conditions at school

As part of the proposal, schools would be required for the first time to hold spare adrenaline auto-injectors (allergy pens) for emergency use. The guidance would also introduce mandatory allergy awareness training for staff and require schools to maintain a clear policy for supporting pupils with medical conditions, including the use of Individual Healthcare Plans where appropriate.  

The proposals follow campaigning by families and allergy charities after the death of a five-year-old following an allergic reaction at school. The government says the changes aim to improve consistency in how schools respond to medical emergencies and better support pupils with allergies.

While CCI already has a robust system in place, whereby training, policy and healthcare plans are already in-situ.  We value the importance that this consultation has placed on student safety. This new guidance aligns with our existing commitment to proactive allergy management, ensuring that schools across the country meet the high standards we already strive for at Cheam Common Infants. We believe these measures provide vital peace of mind for parents and a safer, more inclusive environment for all children.

The consultation is open and expected changes would come into force in September 2026 if approved.

The consultation documents can be found here:
https://consult.education.gov.uk/medical-conditions-at-school/medical-conditions-at-school-statutory-guidance/

🎉 *Disco Fundraiser Result!

A huge thank you to all the children who attended our school disco and helped make the afternoon so much fun! 💃🕺

From ticket sales and the event itself, we raised a wonderful £1,192.98.

We’re also incredibly grateful to one of our school parents who volunteered at the event. Her company kindly match funded £3,683.36, which made an amazing difference.

Together, we raised a staggering £4,876.34 for the school! 🎊

Thank you to everyone who supported, volunteered and helped make the afternoon such a success. Your support means so much to our school community!