What paperwork needed?

[pinkellifun]

I'm just waiting for the call from prospects to arrange my pre-reg visit and I want to get as much sorted beforehand as possible.

Can anyone tell me what types of paperwork you have to do? I have the following in mind:

Weekly attendance register
Blank forms as in incident forms, administering medicine, etc in case I need them
About your child
Policies and procedures (coming out my ears I might add!)
Risk Assesments
Permission forms
Daily diary
Learning Journal


Is there anything I'm missing or I've not thought of? I know a lot of you have said there is a lot of paperwork involved but I would really like to get all of it ready and waiting to go.

Thanks
:)

[LauraS]

This is my to-do list so far (I have sort-of categorised into folders.):

Safety Folder:

‘Wanted’ list of safety equipment/toys etc, perhaps age/ability categorised?

Risk assessments
Safety related policies/procedures (statutory?)

Plug socket cover info.

PAT testing?!?

Fire evacuation procedure
Fire Drill Policy
Fire Drill record
Fire inspection record

Cleaning Schedule
Cleaning record

Public Liability insurance certificate.
Household insurance certificate
Car insurance/mot/licenses.

First Aid Certificate.
First Aid kit contents/checks

Food hygiene Certificate.
Fridge check records?
Safer food better business for childminders

CRBs

Dog and Cat records of vaccination/fleaing/worming



Parent information folder

What is it like here?
Bit about me/family and my setting and some photos of my setting.
Weekly sample menus
Leaflet about why to choose home based childcare.
Leaflet/shortened version about setting to take home?
Details and photographs of the range of toys/activities provided
Details of local toddler groups/stay and plays attended
Photographs
Outings info/leaflets/photos
Copy of all Policies and procedures inc complaints procedure – to be signed.

Working with Parents
Sample learning journeys
Sample daily diaries
Child info form blanks
Info about EYFS
Copies of Newsletters
Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage
Practice Guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage

Essential Certificates:
Copy of my Ofsted Report (URN removed)
Copy of latest Ofsted certificate (URN removed)
Copy of Public liability insurance and first aid Cert.
Certificates of qualifications and training attended

Forms to be completed:
Blanks of contract
Consents and permissions form
Next of Kin form
Parental Responsibility form

Other useful information?



Then possibly:
Menu Folder?
Accident /Incident Book
Children’s files (in locking box)

Attendance Book Separate pages for each child - record any days off the parents take, any of the childs days off because of sickness etc and parents sign each week. Separate for each parent re data protection. (in locking box)

Accounts Folder
Planning Folders
Training Folder
Diary for day to day notes for organising self

[sarah707]

Wow LauraS that's nearly as long as my to do list :laughing:

Have a read through this document for lots of information -

http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/factsheet-childcare-requirements-for-written-documents-childminders-delivering-early-years-foundatio

Hth :D

[LauraS]

That's just the paperwork :laughing:. I have also redecorated the hall and downstairs loo this week, with the living room to follow at the weekend :rolleyes:If the weather perks up the garden is getting landscaping, rubber chips and raised veg beds too.

The funny thing is, though, the more that I cross off the to-do list, the longer it gets?!

[pinkellifun]

Thanks for this. I keep thinking I have all the info I need then find another link which states more paperwork, etc that I need to have!

I'm sure there will be something I've forgotten when the time comes!

LauraS I know how you feel about the list getting longer! I am redecorating my toilet, living room and hallway in the next 2 weeks but its difficult because my DS has chickenpox so is underfoot at the moment, whereas I could normally ask my mum to look after him for a couple of hours! Oh wel, it never rains but it pours!

Sarah707, didn't think you'd have a to do list once you're childminding?

[sarah707]

Sarah707, didn't think you'd have a to do list once you're childminding?

:laughing: Sorry but that's funny...

You just wait and see when everything needs updating... and the children's learning journey booklets need doing... and the photos need printing... and the planning has to be written... and the risk assessments need reviewing after an accident... and you have to do your self evaluation regularly... and and and and and :D

[pinkellifun]

:laughing: Sorry but that's funny...

You just wait and see when everything needs updating... and the children's learning journey booklets need doing... and the photos need printing... and the planning has to be written... and the risk assessments need reviewing after an accident... and you have to do your self evaluation regularly... and and and and and :D

:laughing:I agree - what was I thinking!