What to keep

[geordiebunny]

Ok updating eyfs folders and am a bit confused. What do we keep when a child leaves? and also how long do we need to keep it for? I have photo sheets with activity planning/observation sheets attached, examples of work etc and was just wondering.
Getting confused as alot of translating, as have a polish child, being done at moment so it looks good to Ofsted.

[miffy]

Ofsted will only want to see learning journeys for those children who are still in your care but you could keep a copy of some of your translations to show Ofsted or as a resource if needed for another child in the future.

Generally everything that is relevant to the individual child that I have in their lj goes with them when they leave, otherwise I'd be drowning in paperwork!

If you've done general activity planning/group planning/ theme planning then I would keep copies of that because you might use it all again for another child.

Miffy xx

[sarah707]

Yes I give all photos and learning journey information to parents.

I will keep contracts, permissions, accident forms etc etc in secure storage until the child is 21 and a bit.

hth

[geordiebunny]

Thanks guys just wasn't sure and convinced I had to keep more.