Welcome to Fetcham Village Infant School
Everything you need to help your child join us
A message from the Headteacher
We are absolutely delighted that your child will be joining us at Fetcham Village Infant School. Starting school is one of the biggest milestones in your child's life, and we want to make the transition as smooth and joyful as possible. The forms on this page help us get to know your child, gather the information we need to keep them safe and happy, and prepare for their first day.
If you have any questions at any point, please don't hesitate to contact the school office on 01372 373502 or email info@fetcham.surrey.sch.uk. We look forward to meeting you both very soon.
Simon Sharp, Headteacher
What you need to do
Please complete the three compulsory forms below as soon as possible after receiving your offer. The fourth form, for wraparound childcare, is optional – only complete it if you would like to register interest in our Breakfast Club or Afterschool Care. The forms should take about 30 minutes in total. You can save your progress on each form and return to it later.
Please complete the compulsory forms by Friday 1 May 2026.
Admission Form
The essential information we need about your child, your family, and any medical or dietary requirements.
All About Me
Help our Reception team get to know your child before they start school. There are no right or wrong answers.
Parental Consent Form
Your consent decisions for photography, educational visits and online learning journals.
Wraparound Childcare
OptionalRegister your interest in our Breakfast Club and Afterschool Care.
What happens next
Once you have completed your forms, our office team will be in touch to confirm everything is in order. In the summer term before your child starts, you can expect:
- Welcome meeting for parents to meet the Reception team and learn about school life
- Stay and play sessions where your child can visit the classroom and meet their new teachers
- Home visits from the class teacher to meet your child in a familiar environment
- Information pack with everything you need to know about uniform, school meals and your child's first day
If you need to contact us at any point, please email info@fetcham.surrey.sch.uk or call 01372 373502.
Preparing for school
You can help your child get ready for school by encouraging:
- •Independence with dressing – especially shoes and coats
- •Using the toilet independently
- •Eating lunch with a knife and fork
- •Recognising their own name
- •Sharing and taking turns
- •Talking about feelings and emotions
Don't worry if your child isn't doing all of these yet – we'll support them every step of the way!
Settling in
In September, Reception children have a gentle start to help them settle in:
- •Shorter days in the first week or two
- •Small group starts so teachers can focus on each child
- •Plenty of play-based learning to build confidence
- •Regular communication with parents about how your child is settling