Given notice to a parent - what do I do with my EYFS stuff?

[Scarfmaker]

I've just given 4 weeks notice for one of my mindees who is 2 and three quarters. Since the EYFS started I've accumulated nearly 3 folders of diary/observations/photos/parent feedback forms on the child.

I've had child since 6 months and have other stuff which I keep for the parents.

Child goes to a nursery 3 days and I have them 2 days and do pick-ups on the other 3days.

My question is - do I keep these folders until the child starts school or do I have to hand them over to the nursery - which I don't really want to do as I've spent ages doing them. Also I gave them some of my bits and pieces I had been keeping on child and that was at the end of July. They so far haven't been forthcoming with anything back even though I wrote asking them for something to show we were working in conjunction etc. etc.

Please don't tell me I have to.

They should go to the parent as it's only relevant to them. You could maybe scan them for future reference

But you can only scan & keep them with the parents permission

I would give all docs to the parents and then it is up to them if they want to share the info with the nursery. I can see your point about the nursery not being interested. We often have the same problem in pre-school so you're not alone.

Thanks for all your advice - think I will photocopy stuff and then give to parents.

That way I still have the info if anyone comes back to me about anything.

Oh well, another couple of hours work!

I make a photo album for each child as they leave as a gift but I keep all my eyfs stuff in the 'obligatory' locked cabinet for the 'obligatory' 5 yrs and then will destroy.

This was what I was told I must do with eyfs obs by mrs Ofsted inspector lasy year.

Littlestarschildminding - thanks for that - I have kept a photo album with comments since child was 6 months old and it's something I always give to parents.

I think they will appreciate this.

My EYFS stuff is on open shelves and can be read by the parents at any time

The EYFS folder should travel with the child to the next (& subsequent) settings

This is what my OFSTED inspector told me (aren't they consistent?)

If you don't have any other mindees, I would keep copies so there is always some evidence (as recent/current as possible) if Ofsted decide to make a visit.

The only document you need to pass to the new main setting is your final summative assessment booklet/document. And you can only pass it on yourself if you have written parent permission. I think its acceptable to give the new setting's copy to the parent to deliver if the child is leaving you there is no need to visit the setting yourself.

All photos, diaries, observations, previous summaries etc I would give to the parent. The new setting has no need of your entire folder.